The state of Uttarakhand, renowned for its picturesque hills and religious retreats, is confronting a critical issue as its hillside communities are witnessing a substantial outflow of people. This migration pattern poses concerns about the future of the hills, its impact on communities, and the precarious balance between age-old customs and modernization. And many villages have become ghost villages as no one lives there. One initiative has started in which ghost village has given life and they become goat villages.
Goat Village, one of the greatest ways to explore rural India, was established by Green People as a project to enhance local revenue and markets for organically grown goods. The village is a homestay, and visitors can learn about the local way of life. The famous goat village in Uttrakhand is Nag Tibba mountains where you can enjoy camping opportunities.
THE FLAWLESS GOAT VILLAGE, NAG TIBBA
A mesmeric riot of colour that can melt hearts and at the same attract visitors to settle down right here in the lap of Mother Nature. Sitting at a height of 7700 feet above sea level in the heart of Tehri Garhwal, the Goat Village is known for its eye-catching views of untouched valleys in the far-off lands of the Garhwal Himalayas. It is one the most beautiful trekking destinations showcasing Uttarakhand’s unprecedented natural beauty.
This little region is located in the premises of Nag Tibba, the highest peak of the lesser Himalayas in Uttarakhand. This settlement has a stunning outlook and is a world away from technological life and concrete jungles.
Since the majority of the young people of Uttarakhand have abandoned traditional livelihoods, many of the villages are on the verge of becoming “ghost villages.” Goat Village is an initiative to revive and rehabilitate once-deserted homes. Therefore, they are largely a collection of rural retreats that offer fundamental sustainable living to visitors. The organization’s ultimate founding mission was reverse migration and the Uttarakhand transformation.
A project with various social dimensions is The Goat Village, a collection of agricultural retreats and bed and breakfasts run by The Green People. The Green People have teamed up with locations across the state and are in charge of running them to develop simple living experiences for tourists.
TREK TO NAG TIBBA
At a height of 3,022 meters (9,915 feet), Nag Tibba (also known as “Serpent’s Peak”) is located in the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It is the tallest peak in India’s Uttarakhand state’s Garhwal Division’s Lesser Himalayan range. Nag Tibba, which means “Abode of the Snake God,” is a popular location for local villagers to gather and pray to the “Nag Devta” in the temple atop the mountain. Hence, named Nag Tibba. It takes 4 km (2 hrs) to trek from TGV through a lovely path that passes through the heavily covered Silver Oak trees. From the top, you can view the Himalayan Range covered in snow.
THINGS TO DO
A great approach to discovering and studying the culture and simple way of life in the Himalayas is through eco-tourism and village tourism. Eat traditional native farm-fresh homegrown food, graze and milk goats, walk into the jungles with shepherds and villagers to learn interesting life hacks, read in the calmest setting, get dirty hands with farming, hike on peaceful trails, get tech-detoxed, or just relax and do nothing. One of the most serene places to stay is yet isolated from the road and other hustle-bustles. It is flanked on all sides by layered mountains. One can be completely delighted by the way the scenery transforms from barren mountains to a lush, verdant area with snow-capped peaks peering above.
WHERE TO STAY
In the village, there are charming cottages that extend a warm welcome to visitors. The Goat Village’s huts are constructed in a way that highlights a modest way of living. They provide cosy lodging surrounded by the beauty of nature.
The majority of the rooms were constructed using the over 1,000-year-old Koti Banal architectural style, which is unique to the Garhwal Himalayas. The villages are also run according to ethical tourism standards, such as having zero tolerance for plastic. In the dark, candles, lanterns, and solar lights are useful. No electricity hookups are present on the site to promote ecotourism.
REACHING THE GOAT VILLAGE
A charming town called Pantwari is 100 kilometres (or 4 hours) from Dehradun. Heading towards The Goat Village which is 4km away from the Pantwari village, merely takes 2 hrs to reach the top.
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