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About the place
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Kinnaur is remote mountainous district between Shimla and the Tibetan border. The region was de-restricted in 1991
and travel to and arround Kinnaur is now possible with easy-to-obtain permits. Kinnaur is drained by the Sutlej river, which flows
from close to Mt Kailash in Tibet. The region is flanked by the central Himalaya to the east. To the north is the formidable Zansker range,
dividing Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal & Tibet. The most spectacular peak here is Kinnaur Kailash (6050 m) which lords over the beautiful
Sangla Valley.
The region is home to the Kinnauri tribal group and Aryan people who have always regarded themselves as distinct from other Indians. Most Kinnauries follow a
mixture of Hiduism and Tibetan Buddhism and villages often have both Hindu and Buddhist temples.
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Places to see
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Rekong Peo : Rekong Peo is an important transport and administrative hub and has a good view of Kinnaur Kailash.
A lovely, brightly coloured Gompa, the Kinnaur Kalachakra Celestial Palace, Mahabodhi Gompa, is a 20 min steep walk above the village, just behind the Radio Station.
Kalpa : This spectacular mountain village is the legendary winter home of Shiva, who is said to retire here each winter for some hasish-inspired meditation.
There is a beautiful panoromic view like that from behind the Chorten at the top of the hill.Also the Narayan-Nagini Temple, which includes shrines of Hindu, Buddhist and local deities.
Sangla Valley : The Sangla, or Baspa, Valley has been called 'the most beautiful valley in the Himalaya' and for once this is more than just marketing jargon. Strung along
the valley floor are a number of ancient village with traditional stone and timber architecture.
Sangla : This wonderful village is the largest in the Valley. Traditional slate-roofed houses are simmingly stacked on top of each other and there are awe-inspiring views of Kinnaur Kailash(6050 m).
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Places to stay & eat
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Rekong Peo
Fairyland Guest House
Shivling View Hotel & Restaurant
Hotel Snow View
Hotel Rangin
Sambhala Hotel
Manish Bhojnalya Restaurant
Vijay Bhojanalya
Kalpa
Hotel Blue Lotus
HPTDC Kinnaur Kailash Cottage
Shivalik Guest House
Auktong Guest House
Timberline Trekking Camps
Sangla
Bapsa Guest House
Mount Kailash Guest House
Highland Guest House
Banjara Camps
Forest Rest House
Monal Reception
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