Nelong Valley , Uttarakhand
About Nelong Valley
Located just 45 KMs before Indo-Tibetan border, Nelong or Nelang Valley was opened to tourist recently in May 2015 for the first time since Indo-China war in 1962. Nelang Valley has an average elevation of more than 11,009 ft. and is a mountain desert area with high peaks and has similar climate and landscape as Lahaul and Spiti valley or Ladakh.
Nelong Valley falls within Gangotri National Park in Uttarkashi District and can be accessed from Bhairon Ghati or Bhairavghati which is only 24 KMs from here. Nelang Valley is about 315 KMs from Dehradun, capital city of Uttarkhand. Before Indo-China war, Nelang Valley used to fall on an important old trade route to Tibet.
Even when Nelang is now open to travelers, entry is restricted to just few Forest department authorized vehicles a day. So you need to consult these travel operators. You won’t be allowed to stay inside the valley as it falls under national park. Bhairavghati, Harsil or Dharali are your best options for night stay.
There are no shops or restaurants around Nelang, so carry eatables with you.
Foreigners are still not allowed in Nelang Valley.
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Top 10 Places to Visit in Nelong Valley
Kedar Tal, Uttarakhand
*13.2 km from Nelong Valley - See map
Due to the high altitude of this lake, you shouldn’t trek here without an experienced local guide. The lake also functions as a base for further...
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Vasuki Tal, Uttarakhand
*16.8 km from Nelong Valley - See map
Vasuki Tal, 8Km from Kedarnath temple, in Rudraprayag district of Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand in India is the enchanting lake where lord Vishnu is...
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Khatling Glacier Trek, Uttarakhand
*19.4 km from Nelong Valley - See map
Khatling Glacier Trek in Uttarakhand is an adventurous trek that begins from Ghuttu in Tehri district. The glacier is the source of Bhilangna...
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Nachiketa Tal, Uttarakhand
27.2 km from Nelong Valley - See map
This tranquil spot rewards trekkers with scents of oaks, pines and rhododendrons. The still water reflects the trees, and sometimes a bird calls...
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Dayara Bughal, Uttarakhand
27.7 km from Nelong Valley - See map
Dayara Bughal is one of the most beautiful places in India. Green meadows stretch while white meadows stand in the background. This is where...
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Submerged Shiva Linga, Uttarakhand
28 km from Nelong Valley - See map
A natural rock in the riverbed is considered to be in the shape of a linga, the shape so often used to represent Lord Shiva. In Hindu myth, Shiva...
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Dodital Lake, Uttarakhand
*31.3 km from Nelong Valley - See map
Dodital Lake (also known as Dhundi Lake) in Uttarakhand is a popular trekking destination as it is located at an altitude of almost 10,000 ft....
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Dharali, Uttarakhand
32.1 km from Nelong Valley - See map
Dharali is located in picturesque district of Uttarkashi and is famous for apple orchards. Located on banks of River Ganga one can indulge in...
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Gangotri Temple, Uttarakhand
34 km from Nelong Valley - See map
Gangotri Temple is at a Ganges defying three thousand and forty eight meters above sea level. The temple itself is a white, domed structure...
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Harsil, Uttarakhand
36.3 km from Nelong Valley - See map
Harsil, in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, is a hidden jewel in the Himalayas. If you are looking for a retreat where you can lose yourself in...
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Kalpeshwar, Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand
*44 km from Nelong Valley - See map
Kalpeshwar (Fifth Abode of lord Shiva) is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, that can be trekked to from Urgam village. Trekking in the Himilayas...
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Rudranath, Uttarakhand
*44.3 km from Nelong Valley - See map
Rudranath is the third temple that has to be visited while on the Panch kedar Pilgrimage. The other four are Kedarnath, Tungnath, Madhyammaheswar...
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