Dharwas

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.LocationState: Himachal PradeshExact 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 (Pangi Head Quarter)How to reachThe nearest railhead is at Pathankot in the state of Punjab, and the nearest airport is the Gaggal airport. From Kilar, one needs to turn north-west, and cross the Sural Nala (also calleds Lujal 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.