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Bampa Village, Photo: Shashank Rawat

Bampa Village

About Bampa Village

Bampa is a village situated in Joshimath Tehsil of district Chamoli of Uttarakhand state. It is situated 370 km from Dehradun ( capital of Uttarakhand state) 32 km towards east district headquarters. The famous Panchnaag temple is situated in Bampa Village.

Know more about beautiful Bampa Valley and Village

3 km from GamshaliIt takes 12 hrs to reach here from Dehradun
80 kms / 3 hr
From Joshimath Bus Stand, National Highway 58
Free Entry

Restricted entry for tourists. Must take permission from officials in Joshimath.

Bampa Village in Joshimath

During winters the inhabitants of Bampa moves to the lower Himalayas in the valley and lives in alternative villages. When snow meltdown in the summers or when the summer season starts Bampa village is again filled with the inhabitants. Generally, Bampa is populated by locals in the month of April- October.

There some other villages near Bampa such as Niti, Gamshali, Farkya, Kailashpur, Malari, Jhelam, Tolma, Fagti, Raini, Timmersen Mahadev, Kosha, Maher Gaun, and Tapovan.


Panchnag Temple in Bampa Village

Panchnag temple is a very famous temple in this region with both historical and mythological importance. Every year are are some events when all the locals visit Panchnag temple for religious ceremony.

 Chandar Prakash Kunwar - Panchnag Temple

Location & How to Reach Bampa Village

Bampa Village is not connected by railway or airports, you can visit here by road. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh railway station and Jolly Grant airport is the nearest airport to reach Bampa Village.

Bampa Village is situated at a distance of 3 km from Gamsali, 6 km from Niti, 125 km from Mana, 80 km from Joshimath, 93 km from Auli, 332 km from Rishikesh, 179 km from Chopta, and 370 km from Dehradun.

Read How to Reach guide for Joshimath.

What is Bampa Village famous for?

Bampa Village is popular place for following activities/ interests - Village Tourism.

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