Dharwas is the northernmost town in Himachal Pradesh in Chamba district. Dharwas is located in the Pangi Valley, on the Dalhousie-Kishtwar trek route. Pangi Valley is the remotest valley of Chamba district, and according to Dr. Hutchison, "unique in its grandeur and beauty." Dharwas is the largest and the most populated hamlet in the Pangi Valley. The village is located at an elevation of 8000 feet above sea level. Trekking base camps are available here. The place is famous for the natural water spring of mineral water, Tilmili. The trek trail leading to Sural Valley of Pangi and then up to janskar starts from Dharwas.
Location
State: Himachal Pradesh Exact Location: Dharwas is the northernmost village of Himachal Pradesh in Chamba district, and is located around 17 km from Ishriari village of j&k state padar tehsil. Nearest Town: Killar
How to reach
The nearest railhead is at Pathankot in the state of Punjab, and the nearest airport is the Gaggal airport. From Killar, one needs to turn north-west, and cross the Sural Nala, and a level walk trek of 8 km leads you to Dharwas. There are buses and taxis available from Killar. The road connectivity in Pangi Valley is the 170 km road link from Chamba to Killar via Saach Pass. This is known as Alwas-Killar road and it is part of Ahju khara Mukh - Chamba - Tissa- Alwas- Killar road. From Chamba via Tissa Bairagarh and Satrundi, the road is motorable up to Killar, but the road is suitable for jeep ride. One can also take the route via famous, Manali -Leh national highway up to tandi.After tandi next destination is udaipur. pangi is just 80 km from this place and one can reach in just four hours due to poor condition of the roads. Killar is the head office of the valley and from here government buses runs on every route in the valley.
Other attractions
Killar: Killar is the headquarters of Pangi valley. It’s located in the deep and narrow gorge of Chenab River. Mahlu Nallah is said to be the gateway to this village.. Killar is also a base for trekking expedition to Kishtwar, through Umasi la into the Zanskar Valley, and to Keylong and Manali. Dharwas is located 9 km from Killar, and 137 kmnorth east of Chamba and other villages in killar are thamoh, karhoti, parmas, kuffa, chowki, mahaliyat, karel, kawas, bhatwas, karyas, punto, changili,parghwal. Killar is known for its dances and natural environment.
Luj: Luj is located at an elevation of 7000 feet above sea level. Luj primarily consists of four villages, Udaini, Bishthow, Banwas, and Mangalwas. Udaini houses the Sheetla Devi temple. Luj is the last village and boundary of chamba district & himachal state.
