Day: April 27, 2018

One of The Most Beautiful Villages Of Kinnaur in Himachal Tour

One of The Most Beautiful Villages Of Kinnaur in Himachal Tour Majestic mountains, green valleys, meandering rivers, orchards and vineyards define the valley of Kinnaur in himachal pradesh. Since it shares its border with Tibet the influence of Tibetan culture is strongly felt here. Kinnaur is also known as the ‘Land of fairytales’ and remains snow-clad for six months, quite like spiti and lahaul. Divided into two main valleys – sangla valley and the Hangrang Valley, Kinnaur is divided into three administrative areas, Pooh, Kalpa, and Nichar. Sangla is a great destination for paragliding, angling and rafting. Kalpa is one of the most beautiful villages in the region and shouldn’t be missed. Most villages of Kinnaur lie at high altitude, some as high as 4,000 m and each village has its own presiding deity. Kinnaur and surrounding valleys are famous for trekking and other adventure sports. ‘Parikarma (revolution) of Kinnaur Kailash, abode of Shiva, is among the popular trails. Bhaba Valley and Sangla Valley treks are other popular trails. Kinnaur and surrounding areas were believed to be part of Magadha kingdom and then the Mauryan empire during 6th century BC. It subsequently came under the influence of the Guge kingdom of Tibet between the 9th and 12th centuries. Kinnaur was divided into seven regions, known as Sat Khund. Many small chiefs of this area fought among each other for power. Several forts from this time, like Labrang, Moorang, and Kamru are evidences of this conflict. Mughal emperor Akbar conquered the area and made the valley a part of his Empire. The valley was known as Chini Tehsil then. After the fall of the Mughal Empire, its dominant role in the region lapsed and it was merged into the then Mahasu district. Click Here : – One of The Most Beautiful Villages Of Kinnaur in Himachal Tour

Popularly known as the cold desert mountain in himachal pradesh

Popularly known as the cold desert mountain in himachal Popularly known as the cold desert mountain, “Middle Land” or “Little Tibet”, Spiti Valley can be more aptly called as ?Trekking mecca and a virgin paradise?. Nestled in the Himalayan range in Himachal Pradesh, this desert terrain is sure to spellbind you. Further inward, ancient monasteries, quaint little habitations, snow-capped mountains, verdure forests, crystal clear rivers and magnificent glaciers make this picture perfect valley all the more enthralling and surreal. The breath-taking views and the untouched natural beauty will make your visit a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The Lahaul and Spiti district comprises of both the valleys which are separated by kunzum pass. One of the most unexplored destinations in himachal Pradesh, Spiti or Spiti valley is located at a very high altitude in the eastern part of Himachal Pradesh. This region is a desert mountain valley and is known for its beautiful monasteries and untouched natural beauty. The terrain of Spiti Valley is highly difficult and the entire region becomes completely isolated during the winters. A visit to Spiti would remain incomplete without visiting the monasteries here. The Ki/Key Monastery and the dankar monastery are must-visits. For adventure enthusiasts, there are a few trekking trails and mountain biking routes that they must go for. The chandratal lake and Surajtal lakes are some of the most beautiful lakes in the world and are among the highest lakes in the world. This region plays host to a number of festivals which are all celebrated with a lot of fervour, which includes burning of the devil, chaam dance and Pauri festival.