Cocooned in the fascinated land of Chopta, Dugalbitta or Duggalbitta is a small hamlet which is an halt for travelers coming to Chopta or visiting Char Dham. It is situated at an astonishing height of 2600 meters and recently turned itself into a perfect getaway for the travelers.
Duggal Bitta means space or location between two mountains. And the location of Duggalbitta is exactly the same surrounded two mountains and providing the perfect hamlet for birds, streams and meadows.
In ChoptaAbout 7 kms before Chopta (Ukhimath-Chopta Road)
7 kms / 15 mins From Tungnath temple trek startup gate chopta
Dugalbitta in Chopta
Why to choose Dugalbitta to stay during your Chopta trip?
Chopta is world famous for its unparalleled beauty also it is very eco sensitive zone. Recently, Camping and permanent construction is banned here to save its natural shape. On the other end, Dugalbitta village which is about 7 km before Chopta on Ukhimath-Chopta Road, became a preferred and best location for tourists to stay. Surrounded with lush green pasture land it also offers the enthralling views to savor.
Benefits of choosing Dugalbitta as your vacation destination in Chopta
It is situated on road side and easy to access.
During winters it receives heavy snow falls, but roads always remains open till Dugalbitta. Which is always a safe card for you. Sometimes the roads are open till Makku Band only (3 kms from Duggalbitha), but then JCB machines are there to clear the road.
Dugalbitta also have one PWD guest house (constructed in 1925 as Daak Bungalow by Britishers)
It is equally beautiful like Tungnath Bugyal & offers some of the best snow clad peaks view.
Have all the basic facilities for travelers like small shops and hotels.
Activities to do at Dugalbitta
Dughalbitta has a lot of things to do options because of its surreal location, few of them are:
Bird Watching: You can do bird watching because its a part of Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary which is home to tons of migratory birds.
Jungle Walk: The nearby areas of Dugalbitta are heaven for nature lovers as it's a home to hundreds of flora & fauna species. A walk through the tall dark woods is enough to nourish your senses.
Camping: Yes, you can also do camping here but Dugalbitta already have enough of resorts & swiss then options so only few people choose to do camping here.
Photography: Dugalbitta offers, amazing views of nature and variety of vegetation. A small walks here can gives you the best shot of your life.
Trekking & Hiking: The whole Chopta is a heaven for trekkers because of its magnificent trek routes and trekking options. From Dugalbitta, if you have enough zeal, you can trek to Chopta or Tungnath temple.
Cycling: Many tourists choose this location for cycling as roads most of the time remains free from traffic cause of its remote location. Also the road offers splendid views which is perfect for peddling to a short distance.
Mayadeep Herbal Resort, Dugalbitta, Chopta
Mayadeep Herbal resort is a budget resort which is situated on the lap of Dugalbitta in Chopta. Resort is encircled with amazing and natural beauty and in winters after snowfall it looks phenomenal. The resort offers cozy and comfortable room with the facility of food. Resort also have a facility of bamboo cottages & parking.
The hotel also provide services like rock climbing, trekking, camping, bird watching etc to travelers. If you are visiting to Chopta the staying at Mayadeep herbal resort is like cherry on a cake.
Location of Dugalbitta
Dugalbitta is located in In Chopta ( About 7 kms before Chopta (Ukhimath-Chopta Road)).
Location & How to Reach Dugalbitta
It is very easy to reach Dugalbitta as it well connected by motor-able roads. Village is on a walking distance from road and regular buses and utilities services is available to Dugalbitta.
From New Delhi: If you are coming from national capital then you can reach to Rishikesh via railway or buses, you can also reach to Dehradun by air and then Rishikesh by taxi. From Rishikesh you can book a Jeep/Tata Sumo/ Taxi to Chopta/Dugalbitta or if you want to save the money then you can use the public transport to reach here.
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