Darcha

Darcha

Darcha

Village in Himachal Pradesh, India

Darcha (elevation 3,360 m or 11,020 ft)[1] is a pair of villages (Darcha Sumdo and Darach Dangma) on the Bhaga River in the Lahaul sub-division in the Lahaul and Spiti district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is the northernmost permanent settlement in Himachal Pradesh along the Manali-Leh Highway.[2] With the opening of the Atal Tunnel, Darcha is likely to see a large influx of tourists as it is now connected to Manali throughout the year.[original research?] The Nimmu–Padam–Darcha road which is being constructed, will improve connectivity of Kargil, Zanskar and Leh District of Ladakh to Darcha.[citation needed]

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Darcha Dangma village, Oct 2020

Demographics and amenities

Darcha consists of two adjacent villages, Darcha Sumdo and Darcha Dangma with a total area of 51.3 ha (127 acres). Information on Darcha from the Census of India 2011 is given in the table below.[3]

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Schooling from primary up to senior secondary (Class 1 to 12) is available in the village. There is a Primary Health Centre at Darcha. Drinking water is available, and the village has power and telephone connections.[3]

Transport

Old bridge at Darcha

Some buses between Manali and Leh stop for the night at Darcha where travelers sleep in tents.[citation needed] A new all weather steel bridge of 360 meters length has been built over the confluence of the Bhaga river and Jankar Nala on the Leh-Manali Highway.[4] The village is the end-point of a popular trek beginning in Padum, Zanskar. Roadside stalls offer basic food.[2]

All passing vehicles must stop at Darcha's police checkpoint for identification and passport checks.[2][5]

  • Darcha village, Oct 2020
  • R. Bhaga, Darcha to Gemur, Oct '20
  • R. Bhaga from Darcha past Jispa to Gemur, Oct '20
  • R. Bhaga from Darcha past Jispa to Gemur, Jul '16
  • Fields on the Bhaga river bed, Oct '20

References

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  1. [1]
    "Himachal Tourism | Darcha". Archived from the original on 23 September 2009. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
  2. [2]
    Singh, S.; Bindloss, J. (2007). India. Lonely Planet. p. 341. ISBN 9781741043082. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
  3. [3]
    Census of India 2011: District Census Handbook: Lahul & Spiti: Village and Town Directory. Vol. Series-03, Part XII-A. Directorate of Census Operations, Himachal Pradesh. 2011. pp. 164, 303, 304, 308, 310.
  4. [4]
    "Of 44 bridges dedicated to nation, HP gets two on Manali-Leh highway". The Hindustan Times. 12 October 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
  5. [5]
    Bradnock, R.; Bradnock, R. (2000). Indian Himalaya: The Travel Guide. Footprint Handbooks. p. 196. ISBN 9781900949798. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
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