SANGLA VALLEY
AT
HIMACHAL PRADESH
Sangla, a beautiful hill station, is located
under Kinnaur District in the state of Himachal Pradesh. This charming and
attractive place welcomes many tourists throughout the year.
The beautiful and
lush green valley makes this place beautiful; and after hearing so much about
it, makes people wonder about how to reach Sangla.
Sangla is a
small town located between Karcham and Chitkul from about 20 kms from Karcham.
The town itself is a concrete town with small shops, some hotels and
restaurants.
But the attraction of Sangla lies in the
valley of Baspa River down below, not in the town itself. Sangla Valley is very
beautiful, stretching many kilometers from east to west, and rimmed by
snow-capped peaks out of your imagination and into the real world.
The forested
slopes below the snow are a mix between autumn-shaded leafy trees and big green
pines. There are several hotels around the town to stay at Sangla
Valley.
But, if you
really wish to enjoy the beauty and charm of Sangla Valley, its better to stay
into the wild, as there are several tent accommodation offered by many agencies
in the heart of the valley. But, these tented accommodation generally cost much
more than the hotel.
In
Tibetan, the term Sangala means “pass of light” which refers to the valley
receiving sunlight during the day.
it’s a
magnificent sight to behold. Snow clad mountains surround you and you get to
see the Kinner Kailash peak. The Baspa River flows through the valley and that
is why it is also known as the Baspa Valley.
Stay at
the many camps that are situated on the Baspa River banks. Camps such as
Banjara, Kinner, Igloo Nature, Baikunth Adventure Camp, and the Sangla Valley
camps offer tent and cottage accommodation. The camps itself will organize
various adventure activities for you.
Opt for a yoga retreat. There are some
camps and tour operators who organize yoga retreats. What better way to do your
yoga when surrounded by gorgeous mountain views.
Sangla Meadow, Apple Orchards, Tibetan Wood Carving Centre, Rupin Pass, Rakcham and Trout Farm are the other places which you can explore in Sangla Valley.
By Air
The nearest
airport around this city is in Palampur. From the major Indian cities, you can
catch a flight to Palampur. Then you can avail the facility of state-run buses or
private taxi to reach this place. Though the valley provides challenges to the
visitors as it is on a hilly terrain, but you can reach this place easily.
By Train
Because of
its hilly terrain there is no railway facility in the area and the nearest rail
line is in Shimla where toy train comes from Kalka. From Shimla, you can avail
bus or taxi to reach Sangla.
By Road
If you are
coming by road then there is no need to worry about how to reach Sangla, since
it is the most convenient way to reach this place. Sangla is directly connected
with the Kinnaur district, and many state and privately operated buses ply to
Kinnaur, from where you can reach Sangla by road. Many people avail the
facility of direct buses provided through travel agencies.
