An Offbeat Place to Visit in Uttarakhand
Narayan Ashram, Dharchula, Pitthogarh
Narayan Ashram is located near Dharchula, Pitthoragarh. It is situated at at an elevation of 2734 mts. above sea level and 94 kms from Dharchula.
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The ashram was established by Sri Narayan Swami in 1936. It can accommodate at the most 40 persons at a time. During winter season the ashram remains closed due to heavy snowfall. And rainy season may cause damage to the road. Ashram keeps on conducting various social - spiritual activities for the members so the visitors are strictly advised to convey about their plan to the ashram well in advance.
The Ashram is also one of the few starting point from where the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Starts. The Main Kailash peak is around 60 kms from this place and it a total of 15 days to and fro journey on foot.
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