Mar 23, 2017 04:54 PM
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It was Christmas Eve, everyone was celebrating the Christmas, I was also about to get a Christmas gift from my dearest friend- can you guess what it would have been?
Before I tell you about my surprise gift, I would like to tell you something; few years ago whenever I have seen thorough Himalayas, I felt that Himalayas were calling me towards them, and I grow up with this desire that one day I’ll definitely visit.
No knowing then how and when it would come true, the desire was buried deep within me, rising once in a while to remind me.
It was an initial short journey, around 150 km that should have taken 4-5 hours. However the last 10 km of the stretch took over 3 hours due to the bad road condition. This journey would take us to the actual start of the Himalayan trek.
We reached our starting point(bade) by 9pm. From this point to Dhakuri top is around 7km and it was already night. However it was a full moon night and we seemed to be inclined to complete the distance. So we rested for a bit and continued on by around 9:30 pm.
Under the clear visibility of the full moon, we trekked around 3 hours through dense forest. The hike stated becoming a bit difficult though since it has snowed in the dense forest and walking on the snow was tough as well as slippery. Slowly and surely we did manage to reach out end point by midnight and set up camp.
we started our trek to a pass on top of the mountain called Dhakuri pass at 9000 feet above sea level. It was a bit exhausting as we had to climb up 2 steep km through snow to reach on top of the mountain. After reaching on the top we moved towards Chiltha top, 2 km further ahead from Dhakuri pass, its nice peak with a small temple made by local villagers. The route was scenic with several trees surrounding the path with the path itself covered by a white sheet of snow.
How to reach
It is linked by road, however the approaching road is under construction. So it is advised not to visit during rainy season or when it has snowed.
Nearest market is Bageshwar, around 60km far from Dhakuri.
Bageshwar is 90 km far from Almora.
Nearest Railways station is Kathgodam-Haldwani(around 180km from Bageshwar)
Nearest airport is Pantnagar(around 205km from Bageshwar)
You can get taxi or bus easily to get there.
Where to stay
You have to stay on KMVN Gust in Dhakuri because there are no other private accommodation. If you want to visit first check availability accommodation on KMVN website.
