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 Nag Tibba
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| Elevation | 3,022 m (9,915 ft) |
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| Location | Uttarakhand, India |
| Range | Garhwal Himalaya |
| Coordinates | 30°35′11″N 78°9′4″E / 30.58639°N 78.15111°ECoordinates: 30°35′11″N 78°9′4″E / 30.58639°N 78.15111°E |
Nag Tibba ('Serpent's Peak'), 3,022 metres (9,915 ft), is the highest peak in the lesser himalayan region of Uttarakhand state (Garhwal Division), and lends its name to the 'Nag Tibba Range', itself the next-northerly of the five folds of the Himalaya. It is situated 16 km (9.9 mi) away from Landour cantonment, and around 57 km from Mussoorie in Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. The 'Nag Tibba Range' is amongst three principal ranges of the Lesser Himalayas, which includes the Dhauladhar, and the Pir Panjal, which branched off from the Great Himalayas[1][2]
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Importance of the place [link]
It is said to be domicile of Nag Devta from which its gets its name, as 'Tibba' is a local word for hill/peak. Local villager used to come here to offer their prayer to Nag Devta for the protection of their cattle. Among trekkers and adventure lovers this place is heaven as the height of this place 3048m. Winters are chilly and summers are pleasant which makes it one of attractive place for camping.
About Trek [link]
Trek for the place start from Devalsari where one can stay in 'Forest Guest House' by taking permission from 'Mussorie Forest office'.Other way to reach here is from 'Panthwari' but that is little complex to reach from 'Mussoorie'.Nag tibba is around 13 km from Devalsari while one can go further 3 km for Nag tibba top where you can take a view of Himalayas.
If you are planning to come here for trekking either you have to stay night at top and for that you need all camping stuff because there is no accommodation at the place. The only nearest accommodation is Devalsari guest house. Or you can come back within a day but that is very hectic.One thing important to note is there is very less sources of water available on the way so it will be better if you can carry required amount of water with you on the trek.
The trek through Nag Tibba Range, finds mention in Seven Years in Tibet book, which chronicles the journey of mountaineers, Heinrich Harrer, Peter Aufschnaiter in May 1944, towards Tibet.
How to Reach [link]
To reach Devalsari take a direct jeep. Alternatively, take any bus or jeep going down the Tehri Road and get off at Suwakholi (10 km east). The side-road to Thatyur starts here; take the first jeep going that way (21 km north).All eastbound buses/jeeps leave Mussoorie from the Community Hospital on Tehri Road.
References [link]
- ^ Nag Tibba Britannica.com.
- ^ Outlook (2005). Trekking holidays in India: 85 treks + 50 trekking options-Outlook traveller getaways. India: Outlook Pub.. p. 196. ISBN 81-89449-00-1.
External links [link]
https://wn.com/Nag_Tibba
Tibba
Tibba, previously known as Tiba, is an ancient village in Kapurthala District in the state of Punjab, India. It was once known for the rural sport of Punjab, Kabaddi & Pehalwani. This village is connected to Goindwal sahib, Kapurthala District, Sultanpur Lodhi from corresponding side and many other villages and cities.
Geography
The ancient village is located almost 390 kilometres from Delhi, and about 80 kilometres from Amritsar. Tibba is named after a word of Punjabi "Tibba", means a higher place. It has river Beas near it & many co-ordinating canals. All the water from these canals & river normally overflow in the rainy season & Village tibba called mainly "tibba" as it is a higher place safer from all that. In later sixities, an advance Bandh was built to protect this area from unwanted over flow. It is located on Goindwal sahib -Hussainpur link, 12 km from Rail Coach Factory (RCF) Kapurthala. Also 14 km from historical Gurdwara Ber Sahib Ji Sultanpur Lodhi.
