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A mountainous area, ranging in altitude from 2,320 to 6,816 meters, Kinnaur is one of the smallest districts in India by population. It is famous for the Kinner Kailash, a mountain sacred to Hindus, close to the Tibetan border.
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Climate |
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Most of
Kinnaur
enjoys a
temperate
climate
due to
its high
elevation,
with
long
winters
from
October
to May,
and
short
summers
from
June to
September.
The
lower
parts of
the
Sutlej
Valley
and the
Baspa
Valley
receive
monsoon
rains.
The
upper
areas of
the
valleys
fall
mainly
in the
rain-shadow
area.
These
areas
are
considered
to be
arid
regions,
similar
to the
climate
of
Tibet. |
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Best
Time to
Visit |
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Kinnaur
is a
beautiful
district
to
visit.
Great
natural
scenes,
rivers,
valleys,
high
mountains,
lakes
and
green
pastures
creates
a
mesmerizing
scenes
for
tourists.
Best
time to
visit
the
district
is from
April to
October. |
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Weather
during
the year
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Due to
the
Geographical
conditions
Kinnaur
has long
winter
from
October
to May
(the
snowy
season)
and
Summer
from
June to
September.
From
April to
May is
Spring
and
September
to
October
is
Autumn.
Only the
Baspa
valley,
lower
region
of the
Satluj
valley
and the
area
south of
the
Great
Himalaya
receives
monsoon
rains,
while in
the
upper
areas
monsoon
showers
progressively
decreases. |
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What
to Wear |
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Summers
in
Kinnaur
requires
light
woolen
clothes
while
very
heavy
woolen
clothes
are
required
in the
winter
season |
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Where
to Shop |
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Kinnaur
is
famous
for its
Handloom
and
Handicraft
items
like
shawls,
caps,
mufflers,
article
of wood
carving,
metal
work and
silver &
gold
ornaments
.
Kinnaur
is also
famous
for
apples,
almonds,
chilgoza,
ogla,
apricots
and
grapes.
There
are many
wholesale
shops at
Kalpa,
Reckong
Peo,
Karchham,
Tapri
etc.
Besides
this the
co-operative
societies,
small
production-cum-training
centres
and
Khadi
gram
udyog
centres
are
looking
after
the
local
products
like
gudmas,
shawls,wool,
neoza,
zira,
etc.
Also
there
are many
retail
price
shops in
every
village.
Local
fairs,
mela and
festivals
are the
main
source
of
shopping. |
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Adventure
Tourism |
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Kinnaur
has
tremendous
scope of
adventure
tourism.
There
are many
trekking
routes
in the
district.
Ski
slopes
are
available
at Kalpa
and rock
climbing
can also
be
started
in this
district.
Walking
has been
a means
of
recreation
and
physical
fitness.
Trekking
is
essentially
walking.
In
ancient
times
people
walked
through
the
dense.,
untouched
forests
and they
walked
across
unknown
passes
and
mountains
in
search
of
grazing
grounds
and
game.
Numerous
passes
connect
the two
valleys
across
the
range.
These
passes
have
legends
and even
today
they are
mysterious,
challenging
and
revealing
to the
world.
The
valleys
have
some of
the most
interesting
meadows,
view
points,
lakes
and lush
green
pastures
to add
to its
beauty
and
mystery.
Chir,
deodar,
blue
pine,
rhododendrons
and
junipers
covers
its
slopes
up to
11,500
fts.
numerous
tiny
colourful
birds
dwell in
the
forest. |
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Tourist
Information
Centre |
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The
information
regarding
tourism
can be
gathered
from the
Tourist
Information
centre
located
at
Deputy
Commissioner
Office,
Recong
Peo. |
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Permits
for
Foreigners |
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Permits
for
foreigners
visiting
Kinnaur
are
available
from the
various
Offices.
These
offices
include
the
office
of MHA,
Govt. of
Himachal
Pradesh; DM Concerened/ITBP/Spl.
Commissioner
(Tourism),
Govt. of
Himachal
Pradesh/
Resident
Commissioner
Himachal
Pradesh,Delhi/DGP,Himachal
Pradesh,Shimla.
The
places
open for
tourists
under
PAP
include
Poo,
Khab,
Sumdo,
Dhankar,
Tabo
Gompa,
Kaza,
Moorang,
Dabling.
The
general
guidelines
include:
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The PAP is valid for group tourists consisting of four or more persons only. |
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The tour needs to be sponsored by recognized Indian Tourist Agency. |
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