Kinnaur - The Land of Gods
Kinnaur surrounded by the Tibet to the east, in the northeast corner of Himachal
Pradesh, about 235 kms from Shimla is a tremendously beautiful district having the three
high mountains ranges i.e. Zanskar, Greater Himalayas and Dhauladhar, enclosing valleys of
Sutlej, Spiti, Baspa and their tributaries. All the valleys are strikingly beautiful. The
slopes are covered with thick wood, orchards, fields and picturesque hamlets. The much
religious Shivlinga lies at the peak of Kinner Kailash mountain. The beautiful district
was opened for the outsiders in 1989. The old Hindustan-Tibet road passes through the
Kinnaur valley along the bank of river Sutlej and finally enters Tibet at Shipki La Pass.
And it is not only the scenic beauty which appeals to the young and old alike but also the
life styles of the people, their culture, heritage, customs and traditions.
The much honest people
which have strong culture and beliefs generally
follow the Buddhism and Hinduism believe that the Pandavas came and resided in the land
while in the exile. In the ancient mythology the people of Kinnaur are known as Kinners,
the halfway between men and gods. Thousands years old monasteries still exist in the area.
Both the Buddhists and Hindus live in perfect harmony symbolising the traditional
brotherhood and friendship of the people of both the faiths.
The apples, chilgoza and other dry fruits
are grown here are world famous. The high terrain here give way to great adventures sports
of all kinds. Beautiful trekking routes includes the 'Parikarma of Kinner Kailash'. Here
is also the Beautiful Nako lake and three famous wild life sanctuaries.