Kinnaur - May / June 2009

pannujaspal

Have just returned from Kinnaur. Places visited - Areas around Sangla, Chitkul and Kalpa. Dates - May 27 to June 04, 2009.

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Cheers!


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sanku.sinharoy

Hi,
I am planning to go Kinnaur this Sep-09. Please tell me which rout you have taken and your itenary. I loved your snaps and want to know abt abt Rani Kanda.

aditi_aruna

Hi
we plan going in mid july , can you tell me how much time it took you to trek to sangla kand ?? and whether it is a difficult trek for a first timer ?? The snaps of Sangla Kand are beautiful
thanks

aditi_aruna

Hi
we plan going in mid july , can you tell me how much time it took you to trek to sangla kand ?? and whether it is a difficult trek for a first timer ?? The snaps of Sangla Kand are beautiful
thanks

lara352

Hey, welcome to IM. Great first post. I was there last month. You got some really amazing shots. They bring me right back. I was there on a fleeting visit, really, but clearly you gave yourself time to do the place justice. I've bookmarked your link. Really enjoyed them.

Thanks

Lara

pannujaspal

Delhi to Simla by Bus from I.S.B.T. Kashmere Gate – 10:00 PM (Check bus timings form HRTC website) – It is an air-conditioned deluxe bus.

ALL THE OTHER BUSES MENTIONED IN THE ITINERARY ARE LOCAL BUSES RUN BY THE HRTC.

Reach Simla by 6:30 AM
Bus from Simla to Sangla – From Lakad Bazaar Bus Stand, Simla – 7:45 AM
Arrival at Sangla – Around 6:00 PM

Next morning –
Leave for Sangla Kanda by 8:00 AM
Time taken to walk to Sangla Kanda – 4 – 5 hours
Distance – Around 4 – 5 kms
It is a scenic, but, steep climb.
There are numerous paths leading to farmsteads, make sure you stay on the path to Sangla Kanda.
Altitude of Sangla Kanda – 12,500 fett approx.
August is a good time for monsoon flowers, as it is greener than June.
Return to Sangla by – 3:00 PM

Next morning –
Leave for Chitkul by road
Distance between Sangla and Chitkul – 27 kms (Confirm the local bus timings)
Walk from Chitkul to Nagasthi (I.T.B.P. camp) – 3 kms
It’s a level path, not a climb.
Night spent at I.T.B.P. Camp in Nagasthi as there is no other accommodation available.

Next Morning –
Leave the I.T.B.P. camp for Ranikanda at 8:00 AM
Distance between Ranikanda and Nagasthi – Around 7 kms
Its not much of a climb.
Time taken to reach Ranikanda – 2.5 hours
The altitude of Ranikanda is the same as Sangla Kanda – 12,500 feet approx.
Return to Nagsthi by 1.30 PM
The walk to Ranikanda is very scenic.
Consult I.T.B.P. personnel at Nagasthi regarding stay at Ranikanda.

Next morning –
Walk back from Nagasthi to Sangla
Total distance – 30 kms
It’s a downhill walk, total time taken – 5 hours

Next morning –
Take the bus to Reckong Peo from Sangla – Around 8:00 AM (Confirm the local bus timings) The bus to Reckong Peo is very crowded, make sure you get a seat in time.
Time taken to reach Rekong Peo by bus – 2 hours
Catch a bus to Kalpa.
Distance between Reckong Peo and Kalpa – 7 kms
There are a lot of buses / shared taxis going to Kalpa from Reckong Peo.
Roam around in Kalpa and enjoy the view of the Kinner Kailash Mountain Range.
Walk from Reckong Peo to Kalpa – downhill.
Roam around in Reckong Peo.
4:00 PM catch a bus back to Sangla from Reckong Peo.
Reach Sangla by 6:00 PM.

Next day –
Roam around Sangla.
Places to visit – Fish farm, the road from Chansu to the Forest Guest House and the Kamru Fort.
All these places can be covered in a day.
Time taken: Around 6 hours

Next morning –
Catch the bus from Sangla to Chandigarh at 7:00 AM
The bus to Chandigarh is very crowded, make sure you get a seat in time.
The bus makes a stop at Simla Bus Stand.
Time taken by bus to reach Chandigarh – 15 hours, a long and tiring journey.


Arrange transport of choice from Chandigarh to Delhi.
There are a number of trains and buses, please check their timings from the appropriate websites.


To go to Nagasthi, one needs permission (an inner line permit) from the District Authorities (S.D.M. / D.C.) of Kinnaur district. Their offices are at Reckong Peo i.e. the administrative headquarters of Kinnaur district. The police in Sangla shall explain the process, hence; consult them regarding information about staying at Nagsathi.

Remember to carry enough food and water on all excursions.

September is the best season to visit Sangla.
In the first week of September, a local festival called “Phulaich” is celebrated. Check details on the Himachal Tourism website.




Cheers

prasenjits

Hi pannujaspal,

Can you please provide me some accomodation information with rates at Sangla.
We are planning to stay at Sangla on 23-24 Sep 09.

pannujaspal

I was a guest of a family in Sangla, hence, I am not in a position to tell you about the hotels and lodges in Sangla. Please refer to the Himachal Pradesh section in the Lonely Planet hand-book on India for cuurent and reliable information.

However, I would recomend the following -
1. P.W.D. Rest House, Sangla - It is centrally located, in the main market.
2. Rest House of the H.P. Electricity Board, Sangla - It is the most comfortable.
3. Forest Rest House, Sangla - It is the most scenic.

prasenjits

Many thanks pannujaspal for the info...

spycatcher

Hi Jaspal,

I am from Delhi and leaving for the same trip on 5th July. Just wanted to check the road conditions from Karchham to Chitkul... We are driving in our Santro. Is the drive very bad/steep/ any prob on the way to Chitkul? Any other advice. Our plan is as below:

Day 1: Delhi- Shogi
Day 2: Shogi - Sarahan
Day 3: Sarahan - Chitkul - 3 N
Day 6: Chitkul - Kalpa - 2 N
Day 8: Return to Delhi via Sungri, Rohru, Jubbal.

Anyone planning around the same time can drive together.

Ravi

Lucid

You went to RANI KANDA ? with permissons, and were you escorted..?
Please fill me with the trek to rani kanda ..permissions and how from where etc ? did you find out how far is dhunti from rani kanda ?

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