- Sural Bhatori : It is reportedly the most inaccessible village in India.
- This remote village is at Killar town of district Chamba in Himachal Pradesh.
- Dangerous : Killar road is reckoned among the most dangerous roads across the world.
- Over the years ; sudden landslides and limited space have led to many fatal accidents.
- Inaccessible : For eight months ; this region is covered with heavy snow.
- For another four months; it rains heavily .
- One needs an expert driver and heart felt prayer. to reach here.
- Tough : Naturally, only tough can survive here.
- Its residents collect essential food items; clothes and stockpile them under ground.
- Prison : In past, Sural Bhatori used to serve as a penal colony for enemy soldiers and hardened convicts.
- Bhotia : Later, Buddhist Bhotias -generally shepherds and yak herders- settled here as they found it verdant and spacious.
- But, its residents also practice Hinduism.
- Survival : Being cut off ; its residents are dependent on Indian army and state government for survival.
- In case of medical emergency ;people carry a sick for hours to reach a motor road.
- Many have opened Home stay for travel enthusiasts and adventurers.
- Well, people still stay here with dignity and visitors do visit it.
- Perhaps: “The most important factor in survival is neither intelligence nor strength but adaptability.” : Charles Darwin
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