Sarahan is an uphill village near Rampur in Himachal Pradesh. It gives a panoramic view of the Pin Valley. It is also known as the Gateway to Kinnaur and Spiti Valley. The Sarahan village is at an altitude of 6889 feet above sea level and seven kms uphill from the River Satluj. It’s a small […]
Kalpa is a town with a history of ancient temples. The Sutlej River below hurtles through deep gorges, the winding mountain road is bordered by chilgoza forests. The serenity of this sleepy hamlet was not often visited by foreigners until recently, but there are still relatively few visitors. There are now over five places to […]
Nako is a small village in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, India. It lies in the sensitive restricted zone along the border with Tibet, which requires an Inner Line Permit (ILP) to travel through. That, coupled with its remote location and limited tourist infrastructure, makes it a little-visited but rewarding destination. Nako is the largest village at […]
Where is Kinnaur and Spiti Valley located?In Himachal Pradesh of North India. Is Kinnaur and Spiti Valley safe?Yes, Kinnaur and Spiti are an extremely safe region of Himachal Pradesh. What about the Chinese issue?The issues with China are an ongoing thing which is at the border where travellers are not allowed to go to. It’s […]
Travelling to Himachal was on my mind for quite some time, but Kinnaur and Spiti were something I had never thought of. I had read some bit about Spiti before the trip, Kinnaur was a pleasant surprise! Snowcapped mountains, Baspa river flowing through the villages of Chitkul and Rakcham. The monastery and lanes of the […]
Chitkul is situated on the border of India and Tibet. It is a small village unknown to the outside world. Situated in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, here are 10 things to do in this hidden gem of India with its unique ethnicity. 1. Chitkul Homestay The only way to get a real feel […]
Langza is one of the highest villages in the world which is remotely situated. The village is in a bowl shape with a population of 140 people. The temperature drops to around 5 degrees during summer nights. Here are 10 things to do in the village of Langza. 1. Langza Homestay In this tiny village, the […]
Sangla in Himachal Pradesh is known as the light pass and is called so because the valley receives sunlight during the day. There are snow-clad mountains surrounding and the Kinner Kailash peak can be seen as well. The Baspa River flows through the valley and that is why it is also known as the Baspa […]
A 28 km bumpy uphill drive from the town of Sangla in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh will lead one to Chitkul, the last village on the Indo-Tibet border. Chitkul is situated at a towering altitude of around 11,319 feet above sea-level (3450 m) and is the highest inhabited village in the Sangla Valley. […]
Rakcham is a small village of nomads located around 13 km from the apple town of Sangla in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The nomadic village is situated at an altitude of 10,000 feet above sea-level (3048 metres) and is sandwiched between Sangla and the last village on the Indo-Tibet border, Chitkul. There are multiple […]