Chitkul

The last inhabited village close to the Indo-Tibet Border on the old India-Tibet road, Chitkul in

Kinnaur district at an elevation of 3,450 meters boasts off a rich traditional atmosphere. Dotted with approximately 150 slate and wooden plank rooftop houses in the lap of the jaw-breaking mountainscape, the village is mostly inhabited by various tribal settlements. On your trip to Chitkul you can visit the 500 years old Mathi Devi Temple, which is a typical example of the Himachali architecture built in wood and stone with intricate carvings; Chitkul Fort, which is a three storied architecture with a combination of wood and stone; and the nearby Buddhist temple. Some other villages that you can visit from Chitkul are Nichar , Wangtu , Karcham , Rakcham, Reckong-Peo , Puh , and Kibber. The Jalori Pass trek from Narkanda is one of the popular treks in Himachal Pradesh that passes through Chitkul and thus making the remote village one of the popular stopovers for trekkers.Another remote village in Himachal Pradesh in the Kinnaur district that is tucked in the midst of several apple orchards and dense pine and deodar forests, Kalpa at an elevation of 2,960 meters is a natural gallery of many ancient Buddhist and Hindu temples. Surrounding the village there are several other attractions for tourists that include some architectural excellence like Kamru Fort, Naga Temple, and Sapni Fort. The Chini village with rich heritage and tradition makes for a pleasant hike from Kalpa. Some other walks for pleasure from Kalpa can be to villages like Batseri, Kothi, and Roghi. The panoramic view of the Kinner Kailash Peak that looms at an altitude of 6,500 meters is a must to capture on a spotless sunny sky from Kalpa.

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