Kinnaur (district)

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Bhimakali Temple, Sarahan, Kinnaur

Kinnaur[1] is a district in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located in the south eastern part of the state, and borders Tibet, on its eastern end. Most of the villages of Kinnaur lie at quite a high altitude, some of them close to 4000m. It is a dry and very cold area, and in the right season (July-August) its quietness, great visibility, wonderful views and somewhat mysterious atmosphere, all make it a great area to explore.

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• Rekong Peo

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• Sarahan, home of the 800 year old Bhima Kali Temple.
• Sangla, the biggest village in the beautiful Sangla Valley.
• Chhitkul, arguably the most beautiful spot in Kinnaur.
• Kalpa, a lovely village with stunning views of the Himalayas.
• Puh
• Nako, a little off the beaten track, but worth the effort.

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• Sangla Valley

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There are daily buses to Kinnaur from Shimla. It is also possible to enter Kinnaur from Lahaul & Spiti, but a major landslide washed away a large chunk of road between Tabo and Rekong Peo. You can take a bus to the landslide, walk up and over a steep hill (somewhat strenuous), and then catch onward transport on the other side.

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• The major villages are connected by buses and 4wd shared taxis. 4wd's are also available for private hire.

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Kinnaur is a very peaceful and hospital place.

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