Chamoli district

Chamoli stretches across 8,030 square kilometers of Himalayan terrain, featuring elevations from 800 to 8,000 meters with rivers originating from glacial sources.

The district separated from Pauri Garhwal on February 24, 1960, and later became the birthplace of the Chipko environmental movement for forest conservation.

The name derives from Sanskrit 'chandramoli,' referring to Lord Shiva, while the district contains multiple Hindu temples including the Badrinath shrine.

The administrative center of Gopeshwar manages twelve tehsils and 1,244 villages, offering essential services through nine colleges, nineteen banks, and six hospitals.

The Valley of Flowers National Park within Chamoli presents an array of alpine flora and received recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Location: Garhwal division

Capital city: Chamoli Gopeshwar

Shares border with: Uttarkashi district

Website: https://chamoli.gov.in/hi

GPS coordinates: 30.42000,79.33000

Latest update: May 26, 2025 14:21