Overview
About Sangla Valley, Chitkul Trek
(Shibaling Lake) Kinnaur
Sangla, Chitkul is a beautiful place located in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, which is the main attraction of trekking among tourists. Situated in the lap of the mighty Himalayan range of Kinnaur, Sangla Valley is also known as "Baspa Valley''. Kinnaur is one of the most scenic but lesser known districts of Himachal Pradesh located on the Indo-Tibetan border.
It is surrounded by Tibet in the east, Garhwal Himalayas in the south, Spiti valley in the north and Kullu valley in the west. There is less rainfall here than in other areas, so there are barren mountains here. Which can be compared with Ladakh.
Most of the people in Kinnaur are influenced by Buddhism, where each village has a gompa or a temple. There are grand monasteries at Morang and Namgiya. These have beautiful sculptures and wood carvings. Kinnaur is a land of legends and mythology.
The main town of Kinnaur district is Kalpa, from here a beautiful view of Mount Kinner Kailash can be seen. It is undoubtedly Kinnaur surrounded by beautiful valleys. Snow capped peaks of more than 6000 meters high, dense deodar forests, apple orchards, and the BSP River leave you mesmerized with the mesmerizing views.
If you are planning to trek in Kinnaur, then trek to Sangla Valley, Chitkul and Shibaling Lake is an ideal option. Which gives you more experience than you think. You can find out about many Kinnauri traditions and lifestyles while trekking.
Chitkul Trek has always been popular among trekkers for its beauty and trekking trails. It gets even better when it is combined with the Sangla Valley Trek and Shibaling Lake. If you are planning to go trekking, then contact our travel experts to book your trekking now.
Best Season To Visit - The best time to trek Sangla Kanda along Shibaling Lake is from May to October. These days you can go on Sangla Valley trekking with better facilities.
Sangla - The Central village in the valley, Sangla (2,680 m) is 18 km from Karchham. A link road that goes off the NH No.22 into the Baspa valley offers an enchanting visit at every curve. There are saffron fields, orchards and vineyards. The Kinner Kailash peak dominates the view from Sangla. It is worth a visit to the Kamru Fort, an impressive fortress-style temple dedicated to the Goddess Kali, where all the Maharajas of Kinnaur were crowned.
Chitkul Village - Chitkul is a village in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. During winters, the place mostly remains covered with the snow and the inhabitants move to lower regions of Himachal. According to a recent study by the Centre of Atmospheric Sciences at IIT Delhi, Chitkul has the cleanest air in India.
Sangla Kanda - Kanda is the name given to pastures at high altitude. Sangla Kanda is the pastures of people of Sangla town, where they have their orchards and farms. Sangla town is at 2700 meters and Sangla Kanda is at an altitude of 3600 meters. Know about the short trek to Sangla Kanda
Highlights
- Shibaling Lake (4700M)- the abode of Lord Shiva
- The highest village in the valley - Chitkul
- High altitude apple orchards, pear, walnut & peas- Sangla Kanda
- The gateway to Shibaling lake- Shibaling pass
- Get the lifetime opportunity of crossing some of the high mountain passes