Dharchula
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Dharchula is a town in Pithoragarh district in the northern state of Uttarakhand, India, situated at an elevation of 940 m above sea level, surrounded by peaks from all sides and Kali river cutting through the middle, dividing the area into two towns on either bank of the river - one in India and the other in Nepal. River Kali originates from Lipulekh Pass and forms the border between India and Nepal. People of the two towns have similar traditions, culture, and lifestyle, and can move across the border without a passport or visa. The area has a mixture of Kumaouni and Rung language, traditions and culture. They move freely across the river as Indians and Nepalis do not need passport or visa to cross the soft border. Dharchula lies about 92 km (57 mi) north of Pithoragarh town, along the route of the Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage tour. It lies on the Pithoragagh-Lipulekh Pass Highway (PLPH).
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Dharchula | |
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Coordinates: 29°50′54.6″N 80°32′34.8″E | |
Country | India |
State | Uttarakhand |
District | Pithoragarh |
Elevation | 940 m (3,080 ft) |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 7,039 |
Languages | |
• Official | Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 262545[1] |
Vehicle registration | UK |
Website | uk |
Dharchula gets its name from ‘Darchyo’ and ‘la’; Darchyo is a white coloured traditional holy flag and la is an honorific term in Runglwo.[2] It is situated in a valley, on the banks of the Kali River.