Dronagiri Village

Dronagiri is a remote ancient village located at 3,658 meters in the Niti Valley of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. Known for its mythological connection to the Ramayana as the Sanjeevani Parvat where Lord Hanuman lifted the mountain, it has a small population of 70-80 people. The village serves as a base for high-altitude treks to Bagini Glacier and Nandi Kund.

Visitors can expect a remote Himalayan village experience with traditional stone houses, terraced fields, and stunning views of peaks including Dronagiri (7,066m), Nanda Devi, and Changabang. The village has basic facilities with limited connectivity and requires trekking to reach. Visitors encounter unique local traditions and mythology related to Lord Hanuman.

According to Ramayana mythology, this is the mountain (Dronagiri/Sanjeevani Parvat) that Lord Hanuman lifted to fetch life-saving herbs for Lakshmana. Local lore states villagers do not worship Lord Hanuman due to belief he broke their deity's arm while taking the mountain.

The village maintains rich Bhotiya cultural traditions with annual Ram Lila performances. Locals speak Garhwali dialect and follow subsistence agriculture. The village holds unique place in Hindu mythology and local folklore.