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{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2017}}
{{Infobox mountain
| name = Diba Danda
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| photo = Deeba Danda.jpg
| photo_caption = Diba Range on a cloudy day, as seen from Bironkhal, Pauri Garhwal
| native_name = दीबा रेंज
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| etymology = named after Goddess Diba
| elevation_m = 2520
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| range = [[Diba Range]]
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| map_caption = Location in Uttarakhand
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| country = India
| state = [[Uttarakhand]]
| region = [[Pauri Garhwal]]
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| city = [[Dhumakot]]
| geology = [[Fold mountains]] from [[Plate tectonics]]
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'''Diba Danda''' is a peak in the Patti Khatli region of [[Pauri Garhwal district]], [[Uttarakhand]], India. It is 2520 metres (8270 ft) 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 (Malla Salan pargana of Pauri Garhwal) 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 ("Dhavadi") whenever [[Gorkha]] or [[Katyuri kings|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 at the middle of 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 [[Oak|Kharsu oak]], Moru oak, [[Anyar]], [[Rhododendron]] and other broad-leaved Himalayan tree species. The forest contain 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.

===Climate===
Diba Danda experiences a [[subtropical highland]] climate just like other Himalayan and Sub-Himalayan regions. It has a pleasant and cool climate in summer. [[Monsoon]] brings heavy rains and with it comes lush greenery. It gets very cold in winters, heavy snowfall is common. The region receives bright sunshine during the winter since the skies are clear. Temperature ranges from 10 to 25 degrees Celsius in summer and from -5 to 15 degrees Celsius in winter.

==Image gallery==
<gallery mode="packed">
Deeba Temple.jpg|Temple of Goddess Diba at the summit
Trek Deeba.jpg|Starting point of the trek to Diba Danda
Rhodendrons blooming in Deeba range.jpg|Rhodendrons blooming in Diba range
Forests of Deeba range.jpg|Forests of Diba range
View from Deeba Danda.jpg|Looking towards South from the summit
</gallery>

[[Category:Mountains of Uttarakhand]]

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