Kinnaur valley is one of the most beautiful valley in Himachal Pradesh. Kinnaur valley culture, villages, Handloom, Temples, snow covered hills, fruits and orchards are the attraction of Kinnaur valley. Famous Kalpa Valley and Sangla Valley are also in Kinnaur.. In short i will say Kinnaur is the most beautiful valley in Himalaya. Culture and Nature are the soul of Kinnaur valley. Moreover in Kinnaur valley you can find lots of adventure trekking places all across the valley.
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Kinner Kalish at altitude of 6000 m is toughest trekking track in India. Kinner Kalish is considered as abode of lord Shiva and attract thousand of pilgrims every year.
Kinnaur valley is full of orchards, Kinnaur is known for its famous Chilgozas, special apples, peaches and apricots in world wide .One more thing you will notice here is architect, most of houses are made of wooden and have there own kind of architecture. Famous Nako Lake is also in Kinnaur valley.
In winter valley will get covered by snow, People of Kinnaur are honest and hard worker. Still Kinnaur comes in tribal area and is not developed that much, hope in future Kinnaur valley get all facility like people and tourist get in Kullu, Manali. But yet natural beauty of Kinnaur attracts thousands of tourist from all across world.
For six months every year, the Himalayan valleys of Kinnaur and Spiti emerge from a thick cloak of snow to reveal a different, secret world to man. Your discovery of the lesser-known Himalayas can begin at the Banjara Camp in the Sangla Valley. At a height of 2,700 mts the Banjara Camp & Retreat are surrounded by towering mountains on all sides and is set on the banks of the Baspa river that surges through the valley.
Long walks to discover the amazing fauna and flora of the valley, treks to view snow covered Himalayan peaks, angling for trout, experiencing some of the local culture and traditions, rock climbing, rappelling and river crossing are only some of the delights that are on offer.
Best time to visit
The Sangla Valley Camp & Retreat are open from April to October. However, temperatures vary with the seasons. May to September have pleasant days (light woolens) and cold nights while April & October have pleasant days. The night temperature may dip to 5 degrees.
Places to visit around the Retreat .
Chitkul
Last village on the old Hindustan-Tibet trade route.
Sangla Meadows
Full day walk to the green pastures.
Rakcham
Beautiful 4 hr walk along the Baspa river to Rakcham village.
Baspa River
This river flowing along the valley is great for trout fishing.
Batseri village
Just across the camp, this village is an excellent example of the great hill architecture. The local devta temple here is a must see.
Summers are arriving and your kid is looking forward to the summer vacations? Do you wish to make these summer vacations joyful than ever for your kids? If yes, enrolling your kid in a sleep away camp is a great idea. They are a great new way or learning and developing self-reliance among kids. Most of them will be looking forward to make friends and learn new thing by the camping experience.
Summer camps are one of the best experiences of our lives. They are one of the most sought after events and kids love the fact that they are going for summer camps. They are specifically designed to meet the relaxing and learning needs of kids from different age groups. Based upon the hobbies and interests of your kid, you can choose the summer camp accordingly. These days, sleep away camps are becoming another source of excitement and a wonderful option that parents are seeking for their kids for summer vacations.
While traveling from Sangla to Chitkul you will sure come across this breathtaking valley on the banks of River Baspa comfortably hidden away from the modern world . Nestled between mighty snow covered peaks and a lush green landscape, Rakcham or Rakchham is heaven on earth
Rakcham is at an altitude of 2900 meters approx 10,000 ft above sea level. It is a relatively unknown place, located midway between Sangla and Chitkul – the last Indian village before the Tibet Border. The beauty of this small village with a population of 800 is heavenly – please check the gallery pages to get some understanding.
The people of Rakcham are mostly nomadic and known as Kinnaurs. The men normally tend to the herd of cows and sheep while the women do the farming as also house work. The women known as Kinnauri’s are slim, tall with very sharp features. The people of Rakcham migrate every six months during winter to lower levels and again return during April to sow seeds and tend to crops.
At first glance Rakcham will seem to be a place out from the past – no newspapers, no post office, no internet, no police station, no wine shop, no market – just a couple of shop selling very basic necessities. The place however is blessed with crops, abundant water, and natural beauty. The place is absolutely free of any form of crime.
Winter sets around mid-November and snowfall is about 2-5 feet across the valley. A few villagers , normally who do not possess any herds stay in the valley under extreme hardship.
There are two temples in the village, Kali and Shiva as also a Buddhist shrine. The Kali temple was renovated after a devastating fire in the village few years back which had destroyed the original temple. Throughout Kinnaur you will find a typical blen of Hindu and Buddhist ideology and as such the temples also depict dragons and many fusion characters.
Altitude : varies from 3200 meters to 5486 meters.
Annual Snowfall : mean annual rainfall is 1130 mm.
Annual Rainfall : mean annual rainfall is 463.9 mm.
Temperature : temprature varies from -10 to 15°C.
Area : 3,411 hectares ( 34.11 sq. km. ).
Location : nearest town is Kalpa.
Approaches : Kinnaur to Kalpa to inside sanctuary.
It was first notified as a sanctuary in 1962 and re-notified on 27th March 1974. This sanctuary is located at high altitude and is a good habitat for the endangered Musk deer. Govind Pashu Vihar sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh falls adjacent to its southern boundary, and little beyond the eastern boundary of the sanctuary lies the Tibetan
Plateau of China.
Flora: Forest types include lower western Himalayan temperate forest, upper western Himalayan temperate forest, dry broad leaved coniferous, dry temperate coniferous and dry alpine scrub.
mustaarang camps
Far away from the urban chaos and concrete jungle, Mustaarang camps invite all the nature loving people to the pristine and virgin beauty of Sangla valley of Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh. The lush green forest, snow clad mountains and gushing streams are sure to spellbound each one of you. Divine natural beauty of the valley of Gods is beyond human description. Given to this the exotic culture, the pleasant countryside and the ever challenging Himalayas make our camp the perfect tourist destination. Camping is the most adventurous way to explore and enjoy the wonders of nature. Relaxing in the lap of nature amidst the picturesque surrounding is altogether a different experience.
Inside of Toilet mustaarang camps
Great natural scenes, rivers, valleys, snow capped mountains, lakes and green pastures creates a mesmerizing scene. Set amidst the natural surroundings, camping is an adventure activity, which can tempt any nature lover. The green environs, wildlife, the tribal culture, its people and the tranquil atmosphere of Himalayas is sure to leave a soothing effect on your mind and body. Set amidst the most beautiful surroundings in the entire Sangla valley, our camp is a perfect blend of leisure and adventure. We have put up luxury Swiss cottage tents, which are equipped with all the modern amenities. There are plenty of activities to choose from esp. Nature walks to explore the local flora and fauna of the Baspa valley, angling for the trout fish in Baspa stream, treks to see snow clad Himalayas, river crossing, bird watching, rappelling etc. One can even visit a local festival to experience rich culture and tradition of Kinnaur. The adventure activities are designed in such a way that is physically demanding but mentally exhilarating.
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Kinner Kalish at altitude of 6000 m is toughest trekking track in India. Kinner Kalish is considered as abode of lord Shiva and attract thousand of pilgrims every year.
Kinnaur valley is full of orchards, Kinnaur is known for its famous Chilgozas, special apples, peaches and apricots in world wide .One more thing you will notice here is architect, most of houses are made of wooden and have there own kind of architecture. Famous Nako Lake is also in Kinnaur valley.
In winter valley will get covered by snow, People of Kinnaur are honest and hard worker. Still Kinnaur comes in tribal area and is not developed that much, hope in future Kinnaur valley get all facility like people and tourist get in Kullu, Manali. But yet natural beauty of Kinnaur attracts thousands of tourist from all across world.
For six months every year, the Himalayan valleys of Kinnaur and Spiti emerge from a thick cloak of snow to reveal a different, secret world to man. Your discovery of the lesser-known Himalayas can begin at the Banjara Camp in the Sangla Valley. At a height of 2,700 mts the Banjara Camp & Retreat are surrounded by towering mountains on all sides and is set on the banks of the Baspa river that surges through the valley.
Long walks to discover the amazing fauna and flora of the valley, treks to view snow covered Himalayan peaks, angling for trout, experiencing some of the local culture and traditions, rock climbing, rappelling and river crossing are only some of the delights that are on offer.
Best time to visit
The Sangla Valley Camp & Retreat are open from April to October. However, temperatures vary with the seasons. May to September have pleasant days (light woolens) and cold nights while April & October have pleasant days. The night temperature may dip to 5 degrees.
Places to visit around the Retreat .
Chitkul
Last village on the old Hindustan-Tibet trade route.
Sangla Meadows
Full day walk to the green pastures.
Rakcham
Beautiful 4 hr walk along the Baspa river to Rakcham village.
Baspa River
This river flowing along the valley is great for trout fishing.
Batseri village
Just across the camp, this village is an excellent example of the great hill architecture. The local devta temple here is a must see.
Summers are arriving and your kid is looking forward to the summer vacations? Do you wish to make these summer vacations joyful than ever for your kids? If yes, enrolling your kid in a sleep away camp is a great idea. They are a great new way or learning and developing self-reliance among kids. Most of them will be looking forward to make friends and learn new thing by the camping experience.
Summer camps are one of the best experiences of our lives. They are one of the most sought after events and kids love the fact that they are going for summer camps. They are specifically designed to meet the relaxing and learning needs of kids from different age groups. Based upon the hobbies and interests of your kid, you can choose the summer camp accordingly. These days, sleep away camps are becoming another source of excitement and a wonderful option that parents are seeking for their kids for summer vacations.
While traveling from Sangla to Chitkul you will sure come across this breathtaking valley on the banks of River Baspa comfortably hidden away from the modern world . Nestled between mighty snow covered peaks and a lush green landscape, Rakcham or Rakchham is heaven on earth
Rakcham is at an altitude of 2900 meters approx 10,000 ft above sea level. It is a relatively unknown place, located midway between Sangla and Chitkul – the last Indian village before the Tibet Border. The beauty of this small village with a population of 800 is heavenly – please check the gallery pages to get some understanding.
The people of Rakcham are mostly nomadic and known as Kinnaurs. The men normally tend to the herd of cows and sheep while the women do the farming as also house work. The women known as Kinnauri’s are slim, tall with very sharp features. The people of Rakcham migrate every six months during winter to lower levels and again return during April to sow seeds and tend to crops.
At first glance Rakcham will seem to be a place out from the past – no newspapers, no post office, no internet, no police station, no wine shop, no market – just a couple of shop selling very basic necessities. The place however is blessed with crops, abundant water, and natural beauty. The place is absolutely free of any form of crime.
Winter sets around mid-November and snowfall is about 2-5 feet across the valley. A few villagers , normally who do not possess any herds stay in the valley under extreme hardship.
There are two temples in the village, Kali and Shiva as also a Buddhist shrine. The Kali temple was renovated after a devastating fire in the village few years back which had destroyed the original temple. Throughout Kinnaur you will find a typical blen of Hindu and Buddhist ideology and as such the temples also depict dragons and many fusion characters.
Altitude : varies from 3200 meters to 5486 meters.
Annual Snowfall : mean annual rainfall is 1130 mm.
Annual Rainfall : mean annual rainfall is 463.9 mm.
Temperature : temprature varies from -10 to 15°C.
Area : 3,411 hectares ( 34.11 sq. km. ).
Location : nearest town is Kalpa.
Approaches : Kinnaur to Kalpa to inside sanctuary.
It was first notified as a sanctuary in 1962 and re-notified on 27th March 1974. This sanctuary is located at high altitude and is a good habitat for the endangered Musk deer. Govind Pashu Vihar sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh falls adjacent to its southern boundary, and little beyond the eastern boundary of the sanctuary lies the Tibetan
Plateau of China.
Flora: Forest types include lower western Himalayan temperate forest, upper western Himalayan temperate forest, dry broad leaved coniferous, dry temperate coniferous and dry alpine scrub.
mustaarang camps
Far away from the urban chaos and concrete jungle, Mustaarang camps invite all the nature loving people to the pristine and virgin beauty of Sangla valley of Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh. The lush green forest, snow clad mountains and gushing streams are sure to spellbound each one of you. Divine natural beauty of the valley of Gods is beyond human description. Given to this the exotic culture, the pleasant countryside and the ever challenging Himalayas make our camp the perfect tourist destination. Camping is the most adventurous way to explore and enjoy the wonders of nature. Relaxing in the lap of nature amidst the picturesque surrounding is altogether a different experience.
Inside of Toilet mustaarang camps
Great natural scenes, rivers, valleys, snow capped mountains, lakes and green pastures creates a mesmerizing scene. Set amidst the natural surroundings, camping is an adventure activity, which can tempt any nature lover. The green environs, wildlife, the tribal culture, its people and the tranquil atmosphere of Himalayas is sure to leave a soothing effect on your mind and body. Set amidst the most beautiful surroundings in the entire Sangla valley, our camp is a perfect blend of leisure and adventure. We have put up luxury Swiss cottage tents, which are equipped with all the modern amenities. There are plenty of activities to choose from esp. Nature walks to explore the local flora and fauna of the Baspa valley, angling for the trout fish in Baspa stream, treks to see snow clad Himalayas, river crossing, bird watching, rappelling etc. One can even visit a local festival to experience rich culture and tradition of Kinnaur. The adventure activities are designed in such a way that is physically demanding but mentally exhilarating.
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