Diba Danda
Diba Danda is a peak in the Patti Khatli region of Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India. It is high and is a part of the Diba Range, which forms the southern boundary of the Nayar Valley.
Etymology
Diba Danda is named after Diba, a major goddess of the region whereas "Danda" in the Salani dialect of the Garhwali language means "a high hill".According to local beliefs, Diba was a woman living at the hilltop centuries ago. She would warn the surrounding villagers by giving a loud shout whenever Gorkha or Katyuri raiders were approaching. The hilltop has a shrine dedicated to the Diba.
Geography
Diba Danda is a flattened mountain-top with panoramic views of surrounding hills, valleys and the Himalayas. It is in the middle of the Diba Range at an average altitude of 2500 metres, the highest point in Patti Khatli. Yamunotri peak in Northwest Garhwal and Trisul range in Eastern Garhwal, along with smaller peaks of the Kumaon division and Nepal, are visible.Diba Danda is surrounded by dense forests of Kharsu oak, Moru oak, Anyar, Rhododendron and other broad-leaved Himalayan tree species. The forest contains many species of herbs, shrubs and creepers, many of which possess medicinal qualities. The dense forests of Diba Range which extends 15 to 20 km from west to east. They are home to numerous birds and mammal species.