Located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, Chirbatia is a small hamlet in the Ghansali – Mayali Road. The beautiful village is set at an elevation of 2134 mts and offers mesmerizing views of the surrounding Himalayas.
Chirbatia is strategically located on on Char Dham Yatra route connecting Gangotri to Kedarnath/Badrinath.
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Send Enquiry for Tour PackagesThe entire village of Chirbatia is covered with dense rhododendron, oak, and deodar forests and a gushing waterfall adds to the beauty of the place. Terrace farming is practised here and villagers follow a rural lifestyle. The quaint village of Chirbatia lies away from the hustle and bustle of city life and offers a peaceful escape to anyone looking for some quality time in the laps of nature.
Chirbatia has been in highlight lately due to the Monsoon Hill Half Marathon that was held here. The marathon did help in introducing the beauty of Chirbatia to the masses.
You can visit Chirbatia all year round, however the best time to visit Chirbatia is during summer and post monsoon season.
During summers, the weather is very pleasant and the views are beautiful. Post monsoons, the paths are clear and the views are fresh and beautiful.
Monsoons have their own charm but occasional heavy shower and landslides may hamper your trip. Winters are very cold where temperature is very low. You can enjoy snowfall and do snow hike during winters in Chirbatia.
Trekking: Chirbatia serves as the base camp to the famous Panwali Kantha trek. It is an alternate route to Panwalikantha and is a 28 km trek with moderate difficulty. The trail is beautiful and worth exploring.
Camping: The village of Chirbatia is filled with lush greenery and the open spaces are perfect for camping. The greenery and the surrounding Himalayas make the place very relaxing and an ideal getaway.
Photography: Whether you’re trekking, camping, or just exploring the village, photography is something that you can never get tired of in Chirbatia. Capture the scenic environment, the sunrise and the sunset, the village lifestyle, wildlife, and the natural beauty of Chirbatia.
Village Tourism: Chirbatia is a scenic hamlet where you can hike across the village, talk to the locals, try out their local cuisine, and capture their rural lifestyle. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Chirbatia has a world of its own and getting to know is the best way to make the most of the place.
Hike to Patangniya meadow (highest point) of Chirbatiya with 270 degree view of Himalayas. Some of peaks visible from Chirbatiya are Trishul, Nanda Devi, Chang-Bang, Dronagiri, Neelkanth, Chaukhamba, Kedarnath and many more. This place is best suited for camping.
This trek is perfect for beginners and for those people who need trekking experience but do not have much time. Check out the Patangniya Top Trekking Package.
Patangniya Meadow Trek in Winters
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Patangniya Trek during Summers
By: Hike Brothers
Note: Chirbatia is also written as Chirbatiya, Chirbatiyakhal, Chirbatia Range
Chirbatia is famous among tourist as Village Tourism, Himalayan Views, Bird Watching, Secluded Location, Hiking.
Chirbatia is recommended destination for Couples, Family and Kids, Foreigners, Groups, Solo.
Chirbatia is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Bird Watching, Char Dham Route, Emerging Destinations, Hiking, Hill Station, OffBeat, View Points, Village Tourism, Weekend Getaway.
