Kinnaur District — Apple Orchards on Cliffsides — Last Villages of India

Himachal Pradesh · May–Jun, Sep–Oct · 1000–6816 m altitude

About Kinnaur

Kinnaur borders Tibet. Apple, apricot and grape orchards cling to sheer cliffsides. Chitkul is the last inhabited village on the Indo-Tibetan border road. Kalpa offers the finest views of Kinnaur Kailash (6,050 m). A permit is required for areas beyond Jangi.

Quick Facts

District HQ

Reckong Peo

Area

6401 km²

Altitude

1000–6816 m

Best Season

May–Jun, Sep–Oct

Summer Temp

10–28°C

Winter Temp

-15–8°C

Nearest Airport

Shimla / Chandigarh

From Delhi

535 km

Top Places to Visit in Kinnaur

KalpaApple orchards with Kinnaur Kailash backdrop. Legendary sunrise views.
ChitkulLast village on Indo-Tibetan border road. 3,450 m. Tibetan-style homes.
Sangla ValleyThe Baspa valley. Orchards, meadows, Kamru fort.
NakoHigh-altitude village with a sacred Buddhist lake and monastery. 3,662 m.
Kamru FortAncient fort above Sangla village. Kamakhya Devi temple inside.

Local Food & Cuisine

Kinnauri DhamChhangChiltaBabruDry Fruits

Famous For

Apple OrchardsKinnaur KailashChitkul (last village)Sangla Valley

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