Bakroti Village
Pauri Garhwal,
Uttarakhand
If you enjoy exploring hidden
Uttarakhand villages where existence nevertheless moves at its very own gradual rhythm, Bakroti Village in Pauri Garhwal seems like a small globe carved into the hills. It sits within the Dhumakot location, close to the Nainidanda belt, a place regarded for deep forests, sharp sunrises, and antique Garhwali houses, situated quietly underneath pine-blanketed ridges.
What the village feels like
Bakroti is small, spread over gentle forested slopes and terraced fields. You feel the calm as soon as you arrive. The road twists through OK. And pine, the air gets cooler, and the quiet of the hills settles round you. Homes are scattered amongst stone partitions, tin roofs, small courtyards, and fields lost in layers behind the homes.
Mornings here are soft. Mist floats between trees, birds start their day before people do, and the smell of wet soil mixes with the crisp mountain हवा. Evenings are even better: long fading light, silhouettes of hills turning indigo, and a kind of silence that makes you slow down without trying.
Why travellers fall in love with Bakroti
- Calm forest walks with hardly anyone around
- Terraced slopes are perfect for photography
- Clean air, natural water sources, and peaceful surroundings
- Stunning ridge views on clear mornings
- A taste of true Garhwali village living
- This is Uttarakhand tourism at its raw and real level, not commercial, not crowded.
Local life, food & culture
Life in Bakroti is simple. People farm small patches of land, have a tendency to farm animals, and follow ancient seasonal rhythms. Expect hot, earthy Garhwali meals, दाल, चावल, mandua roti, nearby सब्ज़ी, and chai made slowly on a conventional range.
You listen to Garhwali conversations at some stage in the day, especially at night when neighbours gather. Kids play outdoors until it gets darkish, elders sit down with quiet laughter, and life simply… flows. No rush. No tension. बस पहाड़ों वाली धीमी ज़िंदगी.
How to reach Bakroti Village
Reaching Bakroti usually goes like this:
- Reach a major town first: Kotdwar, Haridwar, Rishikesh, or Pauri, depending on your starting point.
- Take a bus or shared jeep to Dhumakot or Nainidanda.
- From the nearest roadhead, you continue by a smaller local road leading toward Bakroti. The last stretch is narrow, like most hill villages, but scenic and peaceful.
- Shared jeeps are common in this region, and locals are always helpful with last-mile directions.
Travel tips (important)
Here’s what matters:
- Roads are winding and narrow — avoid travelling after dark.
- Network coverage can be weak — expect patchy connectivity.
- Stay options are basic — homestays or local houses are your best bet.
- Carry essentials: medicines, a torch, warm layers, and snacks.
- Best time: Spring (March–June) and autumn (Sept–Nov) when skies are clear and the weather is gentle.
Why Bakroti deserves your time
Because it offers you the mountains in the manner they had been: quiet, humble, green, and deeply rooted in lifestyle. If you need to breathe easy air, stroll through forests without noise, and sense the warm temperature of small-village existence, Bakroti Village in
Pauri Garhwal is one of these hidden Uttarakhand gemstones that touches you without trying.
