5 Beautiful Villages Along The Indo-China Border
Villages near Indo-China border
Discover remote villages near the Indo-China border, India's unique frontier settlements. (Text: Rubi Borgohain | Image: Quentin Talon & Mario Geiger/Wikimedia Commons)
Nelang, Uttarakhand (3,800 m)
A restricted valley near the Indo-China border, Nelang remains uninhabited since the 1962 war but offers dramatic landscapes resembling Tibet. (Image: Steynard/Flickr)
Travel to Nelang
Accessible via a 5-hour drive from Uttarkashi. Special permits required. Visit Gartang Gali, an ancient wooden bridge on a cliffside. (Image: Surajit Das/Wikimedia Commons)
Chitkul, Himachal (3,450 m)
Chitkul, the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibet border, is known for its apple orchards and traditional wooden houses. (Image: Alok Kumar/Unsplash)
Travel to Chitkul
Accessible via a 10-hour drive from Shimla. Best visited in summer. Accommodations include local homestays. Explore the scenic Baspa Valley. (Image: Sumit Mondal/Pexels)
Mana, Uttarakhand (3,200 m)
Known as 'India's Last Village', Mana is famous for its mythological significance, with caves linked to the Mahabharata and beautiful views. (Image: Vishal Mistry/Pexels)
Travel to Mana
A 9-hr drive from Haridwar in Uttarakhand. Visit Vasudhara Falls, Bheem Pul, and the last tea shop before the Indo-China border. (Image: Vedanth Ravi/Unsplash)
Mechuka, Arunachal (1,829 m)
Mechuka features lush meadows, Buddhist monasteries, and houses with a strong Tibetan influence. (Image: Quentin Talon & Mario Geiger/Wikimedia Commons)
Travel to Mechuka
Reachable via a 7-hour drive from Aalo, the closest main town. Visit between October and April. Highlights include Samten Yongcha Monastery and snow-capped peaks. (Image credit: Kaushik Gogoi/Unsplash)
Kaho, Arunachal (1,240 m)
The easternmost inhabited village of India, Kaho offers a peek into Monpa culture, and scenic valleys by the Lohit River, offering a serene yet strategic border experience. (Image: Neil Satyam/Wikimedia Commons)