1. Destinations
  2. >
  3. India
  4. >
  5. Himachal Pradesh
  6. >
  7. Kinnaur
  8. >
  9. Chitkul

Chitkul - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Mountain Peaks
Hill Stations
b50b1a14-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
b50b1c7c-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
b50b1d81-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
b50b1fe4-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976

About Chitkul

The least inhabited village on the Indo-Tibetan border, Chitkul is found on the bank of Baspa River. It is the last point in India till where one can travel without a permit. The village is a perfect retreat for the travelers who are looking for a break from crowd and chaos and turns to a perfect bliss for the sparse population over the region. The village remains almost covered with snow during the winter season.
Address : Chitkul, Himachal Pradesh 172109, India

Top Activities Near Chitkul

Filter By Date
//
Sort By

Attractions Near Chitkul

b50b3adb-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
SanglaSangla, a populous village, situated on the right bank of the Baspa river, is famous for its high fertile soil, at an elevation of 2621 m above the sea level and falls at a distance of 17 km from Karcham. It is built on a slope with the house rising one above the other; the scene being closed by the gigantic Raldang peaks towering behind. The forest scenery all-around and the eternal snow peaks are picturesque.
b50b36ea-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
Reckong PeoReckong Peo is situated at an altitude of 2670 m from the sea level, located 235 km from Shimla. It is the District Headquarter having a panoramic view of Kinner Kailash. Kinner Kailash mountain is regarded as one of the mythical homes of Lord Shiva, here is a 79 feet high rock formation that resembles Sivalinga. This Sivalinga changes the colour as the day passes. Also visible on the stretch is the peak of Raldang (5499 m). Reckong Peo has many hotels and rest houses.
b50b3338-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
KothiKothi is also called Koshtampi is an ancient large village in tehsil Kalpa, little below the Kalpa and nearby Reckong Peo. The village is environed by the fields and fruit trees punctuated by vineyards. It is over shadowed by Kinner Kailash peak which forms a magnificent backdrops. The village with its attractive temple, tanks and gracious willows makes an altogether lovely landscape. The goddess Shuwang Chandika temple is in the village.
b50b2901-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
KalpaKalpa is a small town in the Sutlej river valley which is well known for its apple orchards. This is a beautiful village to inhibit and there are so many small locations to see.
b51cda67-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
SwargarohiniSwargarohini is a mountain massif in the Saraswati (Bandarpunch) Range of the Garhwal Himalaya. It lies in the Uttarkashi District of the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand, west of the Gangotri group of peaks. It comprises four separate peaks: Swargarohini I is the main peak, and is the subject of this article. While not particularly high by Himalayan standards, and not the highest in the Bandarpunch range, Swargarohini I is notable for its dramatic local relief.
b51ce058-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
Yamunotri dhamYamunotri is the source of the Yamuna River and the seat of the Goddess Yamuna in Hinduism. It is situated at an altitude of 3,293 metres (10,804 ft) in the Garhwal Himalayas in District Uttarkashi. It is one of the four sites in Char Dham pilgrimage of Uttarakhand. The sacred shrine of Yamunotri, source of the river Yamuna, is the westernmost shrine in the Garhwal Himalayas, perched atop a flank of Bandar Poonch Parvat.

Discover More Attractions in Kinnaur, Home of Chitkul

b50a7537-32e1-11ea-a2af-0ec82d6f8976
Kinnaur
Kinnaur surrounded by the Tibet to the east, in the northeast corner of Himachal Pradesh is a tremendously beautiful district having the three high mountain ranges i.e. Zanskar, Greater Himalayas and Dhauladhar,

Location of Chitkul


Comments

Please Sign In to add your comments
Looking for hotels nearby. Click here to explore!
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply
Sign In To Continue...
Share : undefined

Download Travalour
travalour-logo
Download our app to discover & explore destinations and to meet travellers around the world
get-it-on-google-play