Home > Travel > States of India > Nelang Valley
Nelang Valley
Nelang Valley is a hidden valley of Uttarakhand. The valley offers a stunning view of the Tibetan Plateau.

Share this Article:

Nelang Valley, UttarakhandNelang Valley is a small valley in Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand. Jadh Ganga, an important tributary of the Bhagirathi River, which flows through this place. Due to its resemblance with Tibet in its geography and climate, it is also called "Ladakh of Uttarakhand".

Nelang Valley was the old trade route between India and Tibet. The valley is home to cold barren deserts and snow-clad high peaks. Being cut off and isolated, wildlife has thrived in Nelang. Himalayan blue sheep, snow leopards and musk deer are found in abundance.

Location of Nelang Valley
Nelang valley of Uttarakhand falls in the Harshil Sub-division. The picturesque valley of Nelang stands at a height of 11,400 feet and is located 45 kms before the Indo-Tibetan border. It is part of the Gangotri National Park.

Territory dispute in Nelang Valley
The valley of the Jadh Ganga is claimed by China; however, contrary to the claim, it has been controlled by India since the dawn of the British colonial era. This valley has also been claimed by Zanda County, Ngari Prefecture and Tibet.

People of Nelang Valley
The original inhabitants of the valley were the Bhotiya tribe also known as the Jaad tribe. They sustained themselves barter-trading items such as carpets, blankets and woollens woven by their women, tobacco and other cash crops like tea, coffee or barley. The history and culture of the Nelang people as border conflicts and political turmoil left the valley confiscated.

Temples in Nelang Valley
Around 4 kms ahead of Nelang post, towards North-East direction there is a famous temple of Shiva and Parvati. A little further up from the temple, lies a lake called "Parvati Kund". As per the stories from the locals, nobody comes back from that lake. Two fairs called Ringali Devi and Someshwar Devta temple fair take place at Jadung village in June every year.

Visiting Information of Nelang Valley
Tourists are allowed no deeper than 25kms into this valley and overnight camping is prohibited. A permit letter is required to visit the valley from a sub-divisional magistrate. Nelang Valley was opened to tourists in 2015 after almost 60 years of Independence, but foreigners are banned from entering the valley at all. The area remains heavily controlled by the army.


Share this Article:

Related Articles

More Articles in States of India


East Indian States
East Indian States comprises of Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and also the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It defines the cultural heritage, rich historical background and the linguistic unity.
Erode District
Erode District is one of the districts in the state of Tamil Nadu. The district of Erode is having a land-locked area with no sea coast.
Purnia District in Bihar
Purnia District is located in Bihar and extends from River Ganga to Nepal. The district has a rich Hindu history and glorious past.
South Delhi District
South Delhi District is the third largest district of Delhi as far as its area is concerned. South Delhi District is known for its economic, historical, cultural and social significance.
North Indian States
North Indian States formed the cultural and religious unity in spite of having many foreign invasion and the political disturbances from the early era till the British gained supremacy in Indian sub continent.
Kendujhar District
Kendujhar District, spread over an area of 8,240 sq kms, is as varied as the whole of Orissa with waterfalls roaring gorges, mountains and minerals. The manifold expressions of nature in Kendujhar District are considered as unique.
Hooghly district
Hooghly District along the bank of the river Hooghly is one of the principal trading ports of West Bengal.