Chitkul the last village

Chitkul at a height of 3450 Meter is the last village of India side of Tibet border and this beautiful village by the side of Baspa river is located at a distance of 28 KM from Sangla. Tourist stay at Sangla and go for half dray trip to Chitkul. It will take one hour to reach Chitkul from Sangala and you can plan for one or two hour stay there and return. So if you are starting at 9 AM from Sangala then you can return before 2 PM to Sangala. Now there are hotels and guest houses available at Chitkul also to stay.

While traveling to Chitkul valley and river Baspa will be at your right side. On the way you will pass through Rakchham village. There are several camp sites located within the apple gardens and by the side of Baspa River.

Baspa river

This river will be at your right side while travelling towards Sangla and Chitkul. Sangla village is located by the side of this river.

From the parking area you have to go down a bit to reach the river bed. It is better to walk a bit towards the village end and then walk down to river as you can avoid the stiff inclination of the steps. Baspa river joins Sutlej river at Karcham 28 Km from Sangala.

Places of interest

Sangla
Kalpa - Kinnaur Kailash
Sarahan
Kinnaur Package

Go for a walk inside the last inhabited village of India before the border. There is a temple of goddess Mathi at the center of the village. Total population of the village is around 700.

Wheat fields are there around the plane areas surrounding the village. Villagers were busy in cutting the wheat cultivation and transporting them back to the village.

Carry your woolen cloths with you even in clear weather conditions to face the cold wind blowing here. Click the image at the side to see the large road map indicating places in the tribal circuit of Himachal Pradesh

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