Dhumku is a small hilly village in Uttarkashi District of Uttarakhand state of India. Jadh Ganga, an important tributary of the Bhagirathi River, flows through this place. Some of the nearby villages are Nelang (Congsa), Jadhang (Sang) and Pulam Sumda, which all lie in the valley of the Jadh Ganga (claimed by China and controlled by India).
Dhumku | |
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Coordinates: 31°06′13″N 78°58′25″E / 31.10361°N 78.97361°E | |
Country | India |
State | Uttarakhand |
District | Uttarkashi |
Elevation | 3,245 m (10,646 ft) |
Languages | |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
Vehicle registration | UK |
Website | uk |
Geography edit
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See Geography of Dhumku, Nelang, Pulam Sumda, Sumla and Mana Pass area and Geography of Mana.
History edit
Territorial dispute edit
The valley of the Jadh Ganga is claimed by China and controlled by India.[1]
Culture edit
This area is inhabited by the Char Bhutia tribe who practice Tibetan Buddhism.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ 采编 (26 November 2005). "中印边境自卫反击作战史". 中国国防资讯网. Archived from the original on 26 June 2009. Retrieved 26 November 2005.