Dhapna village
About Dhapna
Dhapna (धपना) is a village in Gangolihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district in the Kumaon division of Uttarakhand, India. It lies at roughly 904 metres above sea level, in the lower river valleys belt of Kumaon. As the crow flies it is about 69 km from Haldwani and 30 km from Pithoragarh, the district headquarters. The nearest town is Gangolihat (12 km). Gangolihat tehsil has 328 villages listed on My Haldwani.
धपना उत्तराखंड के पिथौरागढ़ जिले की गंगोलीहाट तहसील का एक गाँव है। यह समुद्र तल से लगभग 904 मीटर की ऊँचाई पर स्थित है। हल्द्वानी से इसकी सीधी दूरी लगभग 69 किमी है।
About Pithoragarh district
Pithoragarh is Kumaon’s easternmost district, bordering Nepal and Tibet. Besides the Soar valley around Pithoragarh town, it includes Munsiyari, Dharchula, the Patal Bhuvaneshwar cave temple near Gangolihat and the Kailash Mansarovar route over the Lipulekh pass.
How to reach Dhapna
- 🚆 Nearest railway station: Kathgodam (63 km)
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Pithoragarh (Naini Saini) Airport (32 km)
- 🏙️ Nearest town: Gangolihat (12 km)
- 🚌 From Haldwani: 69 km in a straight line. Shared jeeps and buses run from Haldwani and Kathgodam towards Gangolihat; for the last stretch, ask locally or book a taxi.
- 🛕 Nearest mandir on our map: Jageshwar Dham (12 km)
Distances are straight-line. Hill roads are usually 1.5 to 2 times longer, so allow extra time.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Weather & best time to visit
Climate: Warm to hot summers, monsoon rain from July to September, and cool winters with some morning frost.
Best time to visit: October to April.
Valley villages usually farm terraced fields of paddy, wheat and seasonal vegetables close to the river.
During the monsoon (July to September), check road conditions before you travel. Hill roads can be blocked by landslides.
Villages near Dhapna
More villages in Gangolihat tehsil
Questions about Dhapna
Where is Dhapna village?
Dhapna is in Gangolihat tehsil of Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, at 29.7149° N, 79.9423° E.
How far is Dhapna from Haldwani?
About 69 km in a straight line. By road it is usually 1.5 to 2 times more because of hill bends.
Which is the nearest railway station to Dhapna?
Kathgodam railway station, about 63 km away (straight-line). The nearest airport is Pithoragarh (Naini Saini) Airport (32 km).
What is the altitude of Dhapna?
About 904 metres above sea level, based on SRTM satellite elevation data.
What is the best time to visit Dhapna?
October to April. Warm to hot summers, monsoon rain from July to September, and cool winters with some morning frost.
How can I add photos or stories about Dhapna?
Use the “Share your village” form on the Kumaon Villages page. After review, your photos and memories appear on this page with your name.
Sources: village name and tehsil from Wikidata (CC0); location from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); altitude from SRTM elevation data. English spelling is transliterated from Hindi and may differ locally. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.