Banotu Dhar is a small ridge in the end of Sillagharat valley of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It is about 1 km hike from Banjah the last village of Sillagharat valley.
Last road end is about 3 kms hike away from Banotu Dhar top and Sillagharat bus stand is about 4 kms away.
There are 4-5 temporary huts of gujar community at Banotu Dhar ridge. They live here in summer season for grazing their livestock.
Banotu dhar looks at it’s best in monsoon and winter season. Do visit in monsoons for green and mystic views around or in winter if you want loads of snow.
Banotu dhar is one of the easiest winter trek that you can do in Chamba Himachal Pradesh.
In this video you can see our day hike to Banotu Dhar in around 4 feet of snow. ⛄️ ❄️ I’ve also shared route map in the video so I hope it’ll be helpful for you. Do share the video if you liked. 🙏
