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Darma Valley Expedition

4x4 / Off-Road · Dharchula to the upper Darma valley

Darma Valley Expedition

Deep into the Dhauliganga by 4x4

Duration
5 – 6 days ex Dharchula
Difficulty
Moderate — rough roads
Start point
Dharchula

01 · Overview

About this experience

The Darma valley road climbs from the Kali river at Dharchula up the Dhauliganga, past Dugtu and Dantu with their views of Panchachuli, and on towards the highest villages near the Tibetan border.

Our expedition covers the whole valley in capable 4x4s, with stops for village walks, the Panchachuli viewpoints and the high meadows at the top. We stay in local homestays and camps and travel with a guide from the Rung community.

02 · Highlights

Highlights

  • 01The full length of the Darma valley by 4x4
  • 02Panchachuli views from Dugtu and Dantu
  • 03The highest villages of the valley near the border
  • 04Homestays with Rung families
  • 05Inner Line Permits arranged

Included

What is included

  • 4x4 vehicles with experienced drivers
  • Local guide
  • Homestays and camps
  • All meals in the valley
  • Inner Line Permit assistance

Before you go

Good to know

  1. 01

    Landslides can close the road for hours or days. We keep buffer time.

  2. 02

    Accommodation in the valley is simple.

  3. 03

    There is little or no mobile network beyond the lower valley.

  4. 04

    A day-by-day plan is shared once we confirm your dates.

Photographs from Darma Valley Expedition

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Ask us about Darma Valley Expedition.

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