Tag: Chitkul
Exploring Sangla – A Ravishing River Valley in Kinnaur
The picturesque and heavenly Sangla valley — alternatively known as Baspa valley — of Kinnaur attracts backpackers and travelers from across the globe. It is named after Sangla village, the largest in the Sangla valley. People of Kinnaur refer to the valley as the Tukpa Valley. Located in the middle of the valley, 18 km…
Top Photo Spots on Spiti Valley (Circuit) Road Trip
Wrapping up my series on the best photo spots from my trip to the Kinnaur and Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh! Escaping the daily grind, we started on a week-long adventure in the majestic Greater and Trans Himalayan mountains of Himachal Pradesh. The first day was a treat for my taste buds as we indulged…
Kinnaur Bus Timetable (New Timings)
Reckong Peo bus stop is located near HPPWD Circuit House, Reckong Peo. Mostly, the government run Himachal Pradesh Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses run from the Reckong Peo bus stop. The bus stop is colloquially known as Peo bus stand, as the locals prefer to call the town ‘Peo’. Travelers can also take a bus from…
Lamkhaga Pass Trek 2023
The Lamkhaga pass forms the drainage divide between Baspa river basin and Jalandhari Gad river basin. Baspa is left side tributary of Satluj and Jalandhari Gad is right side tributary of Bhagirathi river. The trek is doable from both Chitkul / Sangla (Himachal Pradesh) or Harsil / Gangotri (Uttarakhand) side. Trekking this pass (creating the…
Borasu Pass Trek Log (Har-ki-Dun to Chitkul Traverse)
On June 30th Kamal and I took a bus from Mussoorie to reach Sankri. We reached Sankri by 4PM. No jeep was available to Taluka village — the last village before Borasu pass — because of the rains. So we walked from Sankri — the last village having electricity supply — to Taluka for a…
Uber Charming Chitkul Village of Himachal Pradesh
I wonder why people who plan to explore the most scenic state of Himachal Pradesh only end up visiting Shimla or Manali? What a lost opportunity to experience the real beauty of Himachal Pradesh, which lies in locations beyond these popular towns. Chitkul, for instance, is a hidden gem that can offer a memorable experience away…
How Lamkhaga Pass Trek Made Chitkul Worth Visiting?
The Lamkhaga pass trekking is an amazing but exhausting experience. We trekked through beautiful villages, farm terraces, river streams, forests, and suspension bridges. Jaw-dropping views compensated for the boulder-strewn terrain & strenuous climb. 8 to 12 hours of trekking on average every day. Lamkhaga Pass The route to the Lamkhaga Pass is exceptionally scenic with…
Kinnaur Kailash Trek Blog
Otherwise, called Kinnaur Kailash Parikrama, this trek is circumambulation (parikrama) around the holy Kinnaur Kailash Range.Kinnaur Kailash is one of the 5 Kailash a Shiv Bhakt must-visit (others being Shrikhand Mahadev, Manimahesh Kailash, Adi Kailash, and Kailash Mansarovar). Kinnaur Kailash Parikrama Trek Kinnaur Kailash itself has two important routes from the pilgrimage perspective.1) Kinnaur Kailash…
Lamkhaga Pass Trek (May 2018) Expedition Log
Lamkhaga Pass (5282 m) (Chitkul to Harsil), May 2018This Himalayan high pass divides Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh from Uttarakhand in India. We followed the following route: Chitkul to Harsil (Gangotri) Trek This is a remote pass and very few groups have finished this. Thus, it could be a good option for all those who loves to…
Lamkhaga Pass Trek Expedition Log
Chitkul-Gangotri Trek [From Chitkul: The last village of Kinnaur, Himachal to Harsil via Lamkhaga Pass (5284mtr)] [MAY-June 2015] Trek Itinerary We Followed 28th May: Reach Base Camp Chitkul by road from Shimla Trek Starts: Day 1: CHANDIGARH- SHIMLA:Pahari Hospitality at its best: All restaurants were closed by the time we reached Shimla. After searching for…
