Chitkulछितकुल
The last inhabited village on the Baspa, under snow peaks.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereKinnaur, Himachal Pradesh
Kinnaur and the Sutlej valley
Kinnaur and the Sutlej valley
Best time to visit1 May to 30 June and 1 September to 15 October
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Summer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyEasy
Height3450 m above sea level
Time needed1 to 2 days
Base and nearbySangla, Sangla
EntryFree
ClosuresUsually closed 15 December to 31 March. The road is blocked by snow and the village is mostly empty from mid December to March.
About Chitkul
The last inhabited village on the old India Tibet road, on the bank of the Baspa river, where wooden houses sit under snow peaks. A temple of Mathi, the local goddess, stands in the village, and the last dhaba of India is a favourite stop. Inner Line rules apply beyond the village, so carry identity documents. It is snowed in from December to March.
What to see and do
- Last village on the old route
- Mathi Devi temple
- Last dhaba of India
- Baspa riverside
- Cold, clear skies
Part of The Himalaya.
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