Area (sq. km): ?
Altitude :
Population : ?
STD code :
Distance : 173km from Dehradun, 408 km from Delhi.
Altitude :
Population : ?
STD code :
Distance : 173km from Dehradun, 408 km from Delhi.
Mori is the gateway of the
mesmerizing Harkidun Valley which is dominated by the Swargarohini peak, the
Jaundhar glacier and the Bharasu pass that leads to Chitkul in the Sangla
valley in the Himachal Pradesh. The Yamuna river valley ends at Nowgaon form
where one road diverts to Yamunotri while the other enters Purola. Jarmola
Dhar ahead of Purola is one of the most beautiful pine forested areas in the
entire state of Uttarakhand. The whole geography and the feel drastically
changes after the Jarmola pass and an amazingly beautiful region, almost a
complete new world, follows. This area of Jaunpur is known as Rawaein. This
stretch is picturesquely adorned with tiny village houses and a few
Van-gujjar (nomadic herdsmen) huts. The downhill route lands at the block of
Mori which is the dominion of the Tons Valley. One road goes to Himachal
Pradesh via Hanol and Tyuni from the Mori Barrier while the other enters the
mesmerizing Harkidun valley, the domain of Duryodhana and Karna of the epic
Mahabharata.
Around Mori:
Mori is the vantage point of some of the very less explored hidden wonders of nature that includes high altitude meadows, virgin glaciers, world famous peaks and distinct passes. Legend has it that Duryodhana and Karna of the epic Mahabharata had fallen in love with the beauty of the valley and had spent some time in the area seeking permission from Mahasu Devta. Their temples still dominate the villages of the valley.
• Netwar: Netwar is a small hamlet on the confluence of Rupin and Supin rivers which becomes Tons from here onwards. Netwar village is scenically located on the Harkidun road which runs parallel to the Supin River which comes from Sankri Village. The people of the area speak a dialect which is very discrete from the rest of the Jaunpur-Jausaar region. A temple of Karna is one peculiarity of the village. Netwar is the starting point for the Rupin pass trek which goes through the unique tribal villages of Dodra-Kwaar. Netwar is also the entry point for the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary that inhabits 11 mammals and 150 bird species. The sanctuary entry fee for Indians is Rs 30 for Indians and Rs 350 for foreigners for 3 days which exceeds to Rs 20 and Rs 175 respectively for each additional day. A GMVN guest house and a Forest Rest House stand isolated next to the village.
• Sankri: Sankri village is the road end for the trek further to the Harkidun valley, Bharasu pass and Ruinsara Lake, Kedarkanta peak, Jakhol village and Saruka Lake. However, a dirt track, which is trodden by the local jeep drivers only, takes further 11km to the village of Taluka. Sankri village is adjacent to the much populated Saur village which is perched atop the confluence of Obragaad stream and the Karmanasha stream which originates from the Harkidun meadow. The logically designed deodar wooded house makes it a visual delight. There is one GMVN guest house and a Forest Rest house at Sankri. The temple of Duryodhana stands in the middle of Saur village.
• Kedarkanta and Judatal: A steep 5km trek atop Saur village takes to the breathtaking meadow of the Kedarkanta peak which provides a commanding view of the entire Rawaein region and the grater Himalayan wall. The tiny Judatal Lake is beautifully located en route amidst thick forest just a km from Saur village.
• Jakhol village and Saruka Lake: Jakhol village is the biggest and probably the oldest village of the entire Harkidun valley. All the deodar wooded houses are layered with stone slab roofs. A diversion about 2 km before Sankri leads to Jakhol village after crossing the iron bridge over the Karmanasha stream. The serpent stretch of about 500 meters after the bridge is very narrow and spine chilling, a good deal for the adventurous spirited ones. The temple of Duryodhana stands in the middle of the village. A gradual ascent of about 2 km leads to beautiful Saruka Lake which is also the water hole for the wild beasts and other mammals of the region. The lake is also an important ritual site for the locals. Jakhol is also one of the routes to the Sirga top and Sirga village which give a fantastic view of the region. A GMVN guest house and a Forest Rest House are perched over the village.
• Taluka village: Taluka village is an amazingly beautiful site 11km from Sankri on the Harkidun route. The lush buck weed fields amidst wooden houses make it a picture perfect sight. Local jeeps plea up till Taluka only and it is all trekking route beyond this point. A few minutes walk from Taluka takes to a diversion of routes which unite again after 6 km at Gangaar village. An almost leveled surface track along the Karmanasha stream takes to the village of Gangaar while a steep climb form the diversion takes to the hidden village of Dhatmeer village from where a leveled surface and then a downhill route with numerous streams leads to Gangaar village from where a 4 km trek leads to Seema, the last habitation in the route. There are GMVN rest house and Forest Rest House at Taluka.
• Seema: Seema is a small junction of routes for the Ruinsara Lake, the overlooking Osla village and for the Harkidun meadow. There are small wooden eating joints at Seema which are lined across the GMVN guest house and the Forest Rest House.
• Harkidun: An 8 km trek from Seema takes to the heavenly picturesque and very less explored Harkidun meadow (3565 m), the abode of the Swargarohini peak (6096 m), Jaundhar glacier and Bharasu pass. The vast meadow of Harkidun is adorned with tall alpine trees and is intersected by the Karmanasha stream. The variety and density of wild flowers during monsoon ranks Harkidun next to the Valley of Flowers. The only man made structures in the Harkidun valley is the GMVN guest house which stands a few hundred meters from the Forest Rest House. On the eastern side of the valley stands the majestic Swargarohini peak over the Jaundhar glacier while the vast meadow in the north takes to the Bharasu pass which leads to the Sangla Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is a belief that the Harkidun valley is inhabited by celestial beings and fairies.
• Ruinsara Lake: An enchanting 11km route from Seema leads to the awe inspiring Ruinsara Lake which is picturesquely located on an isolated meadow. The trek is a gradual ascent with walk on a level surface crossing numerous streams and the beautiful meadow of Debsu Thatch which tempts for camping. There is no place for a night halt, however there is ample space for camping and a rock shelter also provided the trek is made well equipped advisably with a trained guide. The south-west direction of the lake takes to the difficult Yamuna Kanta pass which leads to Yamunotri. The surrounding includes the majestic Bandarpoonch peak (6387m), a walk further brings to Kiarkoti surrounded by Swargarohini peak (6000m), Dhumdhar Kandi (5873m), Kala Naag (6387m) and the White Peak (6102m).
Mori is the vantage point of some of the very less explored hidden wonders of nature that includes high altitude meadows, virgin glaciers, world famous peaks and distinct passes. Legend has it that Duryodhana and Karna of the epic Mahabharata had fallen in love with the beauty of the valley and had spent some time in the area seeking permission from Mahasu Devta. Their temples still dominate the villages of the valley.
• Netwar: Netwar is a small hamlet on the confluence of Rupin and Supin rivers which becomes Tons from here onwards. Netwar village is scenically located on the Harkidun road which runs parallel to the Supin River which comes from Sankri Village. The people of the area speak a dialect which is very discrete from the rest of the Jaunpur-Jausaar region. A temple of Karna is one peculiarity of the village. Netwar is the starting point for the Rupin pass trek which goes through the unique tribal villages of Dodra-Kwaar. Netwar is also the entry point for the Govind Wildlife Sanctuary that inhabits 11 mammals and 150 bird species. The sanctuary entry fee for Indians is Rs 30 for Indians and Rs 350 for foreigners for 3 days which exceeds to Rs 20 and Rs 175 respectively for each additional day. A GMVN guest house and a Forest Rest House stand isolated next to the village.
• Sankri: Sankri village is the road end for the trek further to the Harkidun valley, Bharasu pass and Ruinsara Lake, Kedarkanta peak, Jakhol village and Saruka Lake. However, a dirt track, which is trodden by the local jeep drivers only, takes further 11km to the village of Taluka. Sankri village is adjacent to the much populated Saur village which is perched atop the confluence of Obragaad stream and the Karmanasha stream which originates from the Harkidun meadow. The logically designed deodar wooded house makes it a visual delight. There is one GMVN guest house and a Forest Rest house at Sankri. The temple of Duryodhana stands in the middle of Saur village.
• Kedarkanta and Judatal: A steep 5km trek atop Saur village takes to the breathtaking meadow of the Kedarkanta peak which provides a commanding view of the entire Rawaein region and the grater Himalayan wall. The tiny Judatal Lake is beautifully located en route amidst thick forest just a km from Saur village.
• Jakhol village and Saruka Lake: Jakhol village is the biggest and probably the oldest village of the entire Harkidun valley. All the deodar wooded houses are layered with stone slab roofs. A diversion about 2 km before Sankri leads to Jakhol village after crossing the iron bridge over the Karmanasha stream. The serpent stretch of about 500 meters after the bridge is very narrow and spine chilling, a good deal for the adventurous spirited ones. The temple of Duryodhana stands in the middle of the village. A gradual ascent of about 2 km leads to beautiful Saruka Lake which is also the water hole for the wild beasts and other mammals of the region. The lake is also an important ritual site for the locals. Jakhol is also one of the routes to the Sirga top and Sirga village which give a fantastic view of the region. A GMVN guest house and a Forest Rest House are perched over the village.
• Taluka village: Taluka village is an amazingly beautiful site 11km from Sankri on the Harkidun route. The lush buck weed fields amidst wooden houses make it a picture perfect sight. Local jeeps plea up till Taluka only and it is all trekking route beyond this point. A few minutes walk from Taluka takes to a diversion of routes which unite again after 6 km at Gangaar village. An almost leveled surface track along the Karmanasha stream takes to the village of Gangaar while a steep climb form the diversion takes to the hidden village of Dhatmeer village from where a leveled surface and then a downhill route with numerous streams leads to Gangaar village from where a 4 km trek leads to Seema, the last habitation in the route. There are GMVN rest house and Forest Rest House at Taluka.
• Seema: Seema is a small junction of routes for the Ruinsara Lake, the overlooking Osla village and for the Harkidun meadow. There are small wooden eating joints at Seema which are lined across the GMVN guest house and the Forest Rest House.
• Harkidun: An 8 km trek from Seema takes to the heavenly picturesque and very less explored Harkidun meadow (3565 m), the abode of the Swargarohini peak (6096 m), Jaundhar glacier and Bharasu pass. The vast meadow of Harkidun is adorned with tall alpine trees and is intersected by the Karmanasha stream. The variety and density of wild flowers during monsoon ranks Harkidun next to the Valley of Flowers. The only man made structures in the Harkidun valley is the GMVN guest house which stands a few hundred meters from the Forest Rest House. On the eastern side of the valley stands the majestic Swargarohini peak over the Jaundhar glacier while the vast meadow in the north takes to the Bharasu pass which leads to the Sangla Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is a belief that the Harkidun valley is inhabited by celestial beings and fairies.
• Ruinsara Lake: An enchanting 11km route from Seema leads to the awe inspiring Ruinsara Lake which is picturesquely located on an isolated meadow. The trek is a gradual ascent with walk on a level surface crossing numerous streams and the beautiful meadow of Debsu Thatch which tempts for camping. There is no place for a night halt, however there is ample space for camping and a rock shelter also provided the trek is made well equipped advisably with a trained guide. The south-west direction of the lake takes to the difficult Yamuna Kanta pass which leads to Yamunotri. The surrounding includes the majestic Bandarpoonch peak (6387m), a walk further brings to Kiarkoti surrounded by Swargarohini peak (6000m), Dhumdhar Kandi (5873m), Kala Naag (6387m) and the White Peak (6102m).
No comments:
Post a Comment