KINNAUR

ABOUT KINNAUR:

• Secluded district of Kinnaur is studded with towering peaks, high altitude valleys, glaciers and firstly flowering rivers.
• Breath-takingly beautiful district is sparsely populated with about 77 villages and no major urban centre.

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Jubbarhatti Airport, Shimla (SLV), 267 kms away from Kinnaur.
• Rail: Kalka Railway Station, Kalka, 275 kms away from Kinnaur.
• Road: Hindustan-Tibet road passes through Kinnaur.

ATTRACTIONS OF KINNAUR

• Kalpa:
  • Main town of Kinnaur district is set at a height of 2759 metres about 12 kms from Recongpeo.
  • Surrounded by vineyards, apple orchids, chilgoza pines, cedar and deodar forests.
  • It affords a panoramic view of the majestic Kinner Kailash and came into prominence when Lord Dalhousie proposed the construction of Hindustan – Tibet Road in the 19^th century.
  • Places worth seeing are the Narayan – Nagini temple and Buddhist monasteries.
  • Thickly wooded Lippa, located nearby on the banks of Taiti stream is known for its Buddhist monasteries.

• Recongpeo:
  • Headquarters of Kinnaur district is perched at an altitude of 2290 metres amidst scenic surroundings.
  • There is an ancient gompa – Hu-Bu-Lan-Kar established by Rinchensang-po (950 – 1055).
  • A new gampa commemorating the venue of Kalachakra initiation conducted by Dalai Lama in 1992.
  • Sight of Kinner Kailash from here is awesome.

• Sarahan:
  • Beautiful ‘gateway to Kinnaur’ lies 176 kms from Shimla.
  • Known for majestic Bhimkali Temple, surrounded by snow clad mountains.
  • Sacred shrine is revered by the Hindus and Buddhists.
  • A pleasant Breading Centre and stadium are also worth seeing.