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Churah Valley – Witness Nature in Its Pristine Form

Churah valley is located a remote corner north of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the few places which has maintained the nature in its pristine form. The place shows us the stunning view of the majestic Himalayas which cannot be captured by any camera. It is a 6 to 7 hour drive from Pathankot which is the nearest railway station connecting the valley. The valley has the following key attractions which will be present in the bucket lists of people when it comes to tourist places.
The valley is one of the must go destinations for trekkers who like to unpack their tents in the wild. The place is mostly safe as there is no animals which are dangerous to human beings. During the trek you can see some of the most amazing visuals which will stay with you for your lifetime. The trek will be physically exhausting and will be satisfying for people who want to push their limits.
Even though I mentioned that it is not possible to capture the beauty of Churah, it is one of the picturesque locations in the country. It is one of the best places for photographers who want to capture Himalayas in its natural elements. There are lot of water falls in the area adds to the beauty of the place. One of the pictures which represents the place is shown below.

One of the other main reason to visit this place is to drink the purest form of water available in India. While the water flowing in the rivers and waterfalls are not fit for consumption due to the presence of animal faecal matter, the water which flows through the rocks are fit for consumption. The water coming through the rocks will be having really good taste and will be in refrigerated temperature and will be better than Coke and Pepsi which is available in cities.
The place is also a perfect picnic spot for a family. We can sit in the meadows of the mountain where the purest air from the Himalayas flows all day long. We can also enjoy a meal along the banks of the river Ravi which can be a unique experience to your children. The perfect time to visit the place would be from March to October as there would be snowfall during rest of the year. It is one of the places which will make your child experience the beauty of nature and appreciate it.

There are few guest houses present in the locality and it would be advisable to take the help of a guide while visiting the valley. NotonMap is an organization which takes care of most of the needs of the tourists and provides them with customized packages. It just takes three to four days to take a complete tour of Churah valley and it will be one of the memorable trips of your lifetime for sure.

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