अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न (FAQs)
What is the Rishiganga Valley?
It is the dramatic, sheer granite canyon that drains the glaciated Nanda Devi Sanctuary, joining the Dhauliganga River at Reni village in Chamoli district.
Can tourists enter the Nanda Devi Inner Sanctuary?
No, the core inner sanctuary has been strictly closed to all human entry since 1982 to protect its fragile ecology. However, tourists can trek to Lata Kharak and Dharansi Pass in the permitted buffer zone.
What is the trek to Lata Kharak?
It is a demanding 8-km trek ascending 1,500 vertical metres from Lata village through dense conifer forests to a high alpine meadow (3,800 m) with panoramic views of Nanda Devi.
Do I need a permit for trekking in Rishiganga Valley?
Yes, permits and registered local guides are mandatory from the Nanda Devi National Park office in Joshimath.
What is the connection to the Chipko Movement?
Reni village at the mouth of the Rishiganga Valley was the birthplace of the 1974 Chipko Movement, where Gaura Devi and local women hugged trees to prevent commercial logging.