Bagarkhet Bichla Village
Pauri Garhwal,
Uttarakhand
Some places don’t try to impress you. They just settle into your mind slowly. Bagarkhet Bichla Village,
Pauri Garhwal, is one of these spots. A small hillside village tucked within the Dhumakot vicinity, surrounded by forests and terraced fields, where life moves at its very own relaxed pace.
The road that brings you here winds through pine and oak. By the time you climb into the higher stretch, the air turns cooler, and the noise of the plains fades completely. When you step out of the automobile at the remaining motorable point, there’s a small second of silence. You pay attention, birds. A couple of distant voices. And that’s pretty much it. The village feels calm from the very first minute.
Homes sit on different levels of the slope, some old stone houses, some newer ones. Kids usually run around with school bags, and someone is always sweeping the courtyard early in the morning. People greet you with a soft smile, sometimes a quick Garhwali “kaise ho”. Nothing formal. Nothing forced.
The feel of the landscape
Terraced fields wrap the village like gentle steps. Wheat, mandua, sabzi… whatever the season allows. If you walk a little ahead, you find small trails slipping into the forest. These paths are perfect for slow walks. You hear dry leaves fall apart beneath your feet, smell the odour of the timber around you, and if the sky is clear, you get lengthy views of valleys beginning out in layers.
Sunrise here is beautiful. The kind where the first light hits the valley before it touches you. Evenings go soft and golden, and the sky takes its time to shift colours. Anyone who enjoys photography will end up clicking more than planned.
Why travelers like it
Bagarkhet Bichla Village, Pauri Garhwal, is not a place with “top attractions”. The attraction is the stillness. The slow mornings. The forest paths. The honesty in the way people live. If you are someone who wants to explore hidden
Uttarakhand villages, this one feels genuine and untouched.
A few things that stand out:
- Quiet sunrise and sunset spots
- Forest trails for slow walking
- Valley views from natural viewpoints
- No rush, no crowd, no tourist noise
- Simple food and real village hospitality
How to reach Bagarkhet Bichla Village, Pauri Garhwal
By Train: Kotdwar Railway Station is the closest major railhead. From there, the drive toward
Dhumakot usually takes three to four hours, depending on the hill roads that day.
By Bus/Jeep: Buses and shared jeeps to the Dhumakot and Nainidanda aspect depart from
Kotdwar, Pauri, Rishikesh, Haridwar, and, once in a while, even Dehradun. After the primary avenue, you shift to neighborhood jeeps for the final stretch.
Last Mile: The final approach can be a narrow hill road. Some visitors prefer walking the last bit. Local drivers know the route well.
Local life and food
Expect simple Garhwali food: mandua roti, daal, rice, and whatever sabzi the season gives. People sleep early. Mornings start with chores, kids heading to school, and smoke rising from wood-fired kitchens.
Travel tips
- Roads can be sharp and winding
- The network is patchy, so don’t depend on fast internet
- Best time to visit: March to June and September to November
- Stay alternatives are basic; recall close-by homestays
- Carry essentials because markets are far
If you need a smash from crowded hill cities and wish to enjoy something real, quiet, and rooted in nature, Bagarkhet Bichla Village, Pauri Garhwal, is well worth the adventure. It’s the kind of vicinity that slows you down in a great way.
