Malari Village - Mini Tibet of Uttarakhand
After the end of winters, around April month of the year, Malari inhabitants again move to Malari village and re-start life at Malari. Malari is located at 60 kms from Joshimath and on the route to Niti village. Malari has mainly Bhotia tribes and sheep rearing and the cultivation of pulses are their major occupations. Women used knitting as their past time.
Famous places of attraction near Malari are Dronagiri mountain, Nanda Devi temple, Nanda Devi National Park, Joshimath, and Tapovan. Malari is also located in-route to Niti village, the last village.
Note: Permission from SDM, Joshimath is required to go further from Malari village.
Activities in Malari
As Malari is a small hamlet in the remotest part of the Chamoli district, there is not much sightseeing and places of interests to explore, apart from the natural beauty. However, one can get a glimpse of the majestic Himalayan peak of Dronagiri which is believed to be the place where Hanuman brought Sanjivani to cure Laxmana. Niti village is one of the last villages on the Indo-Tibetan border.
Village Tourism: Malari is one of the few lesser-known hamlets and one of the remotest villages in Uttarakhand. One can explore the beautiful village learn about their rustic way of life, customs and beliefs. The village is inhabited by Indo-Mongolian Bhotia tribes.
Hiking: There are many villages in and around Malari where one could hike along with friends. Niti village is the last village on the Indo-Tibetan border and is situated 18 kms from Malari.
Staying in Malari
Finding accommodation in Malari could be a little difficult as Malari is one of the remotest villages located on the Indo-Tibetan border. There are few budget guesthouses at Malari. Trekkers traveling to Malari should carry camping equipment with them as they would have to camp out in the open due to the unavailability of guesthouses.
Malari Food Guide
Apart from few tea stalls serving snacks, there are no restaurants or eating joint at Malari. One has to keep in mind Malari is more of a migration village and remains under thick snow in winters. In addition to that, one can try authentic Garhwali cuisine if one is able to find a roadside dhaba serving the Pahadi dishes. Keep in mind, there are no fancy restaurants at Malari.
On the route from Joshimath to Malari, the scenery changes from lush green to stark rocky with spectacular colors and rock formations. If you are lucky, you can see plenty of Himalayan wildlife on this route – Himalayan Thars, musk dears, mountain goats and perhaps snow leopard as well.
How To Reach Malari Village Joshimath
Malari village is located at 60 km from Joshimath and once can reach by hiring a taxi from Joshimath. The nearest rail connectivity is at Dehradun (354 kms) or Rishikesh railway station (316 kms). Jolly Grant Airport, Dehradun (332 kms) is the only airport to reach near Joshimath.
What is Malari famous for?
Malari is famous among tourist as Himalayan Viewpoint.
Malari is recommended destination for Foreigners, Groups, Solo.
Malari is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Biking, Emerging Destinations, Others, Village Tourism.
