Kinnaur Journey
In this video , we take journey from Kalpa, Roghi towards Reckong Peo and then enter the Sangla Valley, before finally heading to our final destination, Chitkul, India last village near India tibet border. the journey starts from Baga Sarahan
Chitkul in Kinnaur Valley of Himachal Pradesh is a dream destination of every nomad! A perfect spot for adventure enthusiasts, Chitkul is a picturesque village sitting at an elevation of about 11400 ft on the banks of the Baspa River. You’ll be stunned with its unparalleled beauty with Kinner Kailash and the mighty Himalayas in the background.
For those who don’t know, Chitkul is the last hamlet on the old Hindustan-Tibet trade route and the last point in the country people can travel to without a permit. Beyond Chitkul, all civilian movement is restricted.
Chitkul is some 585 km from Delhi and the nearest community in the Sangla Valley is 28 km away. The village of Rakcham is halfway between Chitkul and the Sangla valley and driving between these two destinations could be one of the best decisions you ever made. You can enjoy the impressive view that will leave you speechless.
The village is all about apple orchards and snow-covered natural beauty. Another prominent place to visit here is the popular Hindustan Ka Akhri Dhaba where travellers can relish a hearty meal. This incredible eatery in Chitkul guarantees a wonderful dining experience by serving delicious food.
The lower part of Kinnaur Valley is also very much visited by many people during summertime due to ease of accessibility from Shimla/Delhi/Chandigarh and less crowded or offbeat location. By lower Kinnaur, I mean that I will be covering Kalpa, Sangla Valley and Chitkul in this travel guide and maybe upper parts like Nako, Chango, Ropa, Hangrang can be covered in time to come, if required.
innaur Valley is one of the 12 districts in Himachal Pradesh which is known for its apple orchards, beautiful small hamlets, beautiful meadows surrounded with thick dense woods and not to forget the ever-adventurous roads. One of the roads to Sangla Valley was also got popularly featured by the name Ledge in History Channel as Deadliest Roads in the World
This adds just the right charm of adventure on the trip. In winters, the presence of snow makes it just a jaw-dropping experience to be in Kinnaur Valley, where the major attraction is the breathtaking view of Kinner Kailash, a mountain sacred to Hindus, close to the Tibetan border.
The beautiful meadows in Sangla or Baspa Valley and Chitkul which is considered the last village in India where one can reach from Kinnaur side, are also covered commonly on a trip to this part of Himalayas.
innaur Valley is located in the Northeast corner of Himachal Pradesh, about 235 KMs from the state capital, Shimla. The distance of Delhi to Kinnaur Valley is about 570 km considering Reckong Peo. It makes Kinnaur Valley not so far from civilization yet so raw and offbeat.
