ABOUT KYELANG:

• Lush oasis amidst snow-clad mountains is the headquarters of Lahaul Spiti district.
• It lies on the main road to Leh over Rohtang Pass at an altitude of 3340 metres.
• Known for the three gompas – Kardang Gompa (5 kms), Shashur Gompa (3 kms) and Tayul Gompa (3 kms).

MODE OF COMMUNICATION:

• Airport: Bhuntar Airport, Bhuntar (KUU), 80 kms away from Kyelang.
• Rail: Chandigarh Railway Station, Chandigarh, 415 kms away from Kyelang.
• Road: Well connected with NH 21.

SIGHTSEEING AT A GLANCE:

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ATTRACTIONS AROUND KYELANG

Tandi:

• 8 kms away from Kyelang.
• Ancient village on the confluence of Chandra and Bhaga rivers is associated with several myths and legends.
• Guru Ghantal Monastery, 4 kms from Tandi is said to be the oldest Gompa of Lahaul.
• Monastery with pyramidal roof and exquisite carvings has idols of Padmasambhava and Brajeshwari Devi.
• ‘Ghantal’ festival is celebrated here on the full moon night in mid-June.

Gondla:

• 18 kms away from Kyelang.
• Historical village on the right bank of Chandra River.
• Famous for its unique eight storied castle of the Thakur of Gondla.
• Fair held in the month of July at the local monastery attracts a large number of visitors.

Udaipur:

• 52 kms away from Kyelang.
• Located on the confluence of Chenab and Mayar Nallah.
• Known for the intricately carved shrine of Goddess Markula Devi, dating back to 10^th – 11^th century.

Triloknath Temple:

• 4 kms away from Kyelang.
• Famous shrine of Shiva as Triloknath, the Lord of the three worlds lies in a village on the banks of Chenab River.
• A six armed image of Avalokiteshvara – installed by Guru Padmasambhava and is sacred to Hindus as well as Bhuddhists.