Sangla , Himachal Pradesh
About Sangla
Sangla is a picturesque town in the Baspa valley with slate roofed temples and low lying wooden houses. The world’s best potatoes are grown here; that’s enough motivation to visit this beautiful valley. Surrounded by forested slopes and a view of the magnificent high mountains, it is a splendid sight. This town is majorly known for its food produce- apples, apricots and walnuts. The main attractions of this valley include the Great Himalaya Kamru Fort, Mata Devi Temple & Bearing Nag Temples.
Sangla boasts of a mix of Buddhist and Hindu cultures and is visited not just for its temples but for its adventure opportunities too. Sangla has some renowned temples like the Bering Nag Temple and Kagyupa Temple. The Bering Nag temple celebrates the Phulech festival in September-October with the city coming alive in its best festive spirit.
Also famous for the camping locations, Sangla is a host to Banjara Camps and Kinner Camps from April to September. One can also opt to unwind with options like nature admiring, apple plucking and even Trout fishing in the Baspa River, taking a trek along the Baspa River or just visiting the Kamakhya fort.
Take a trip down Rupin pass for a breathless and surreal experience; looking at the trees and letting the air engulf you. Visit Chitkul, the last inhabited village on the Indo- Tibetan border. The Tibetan Wood Carving Centre is also a rare and beautiful sight, situated on the saffron farm in the outskirts of Sangla. To bring out the inner adventurer in you, camping sites and treks are always present. Plan a trip to this town and come back feeling completely new.
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Kamru Fort, Himachal Pradesh
2.1 km from Sangla - See map
Made of wood, Kamru Fort is located at height of 2600m has an image of Lord Buddha installed at the entrance of the fort. Resembling a tower, this...
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Bering Nag Temple, Himachal Pradesh
2.2 km from Sangla - See map
Bering Nag Temple is the most famous temple in the Sangla region of Kinnaur district and sees a plethora of pilgrims during August or September...
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Sangla Meadows, Himachal Pradesh
8.3 km from Sangla - See map
Sangla Meadows are perfect green verdant meadows that are very refreshing and rejuvenating. Also called Sangla Kanda, these meadows surrounded by...
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Baspa River, Himachal Pradesh
8.9 km from Sangla - See map
Baspa is a tributary to Sutlej river. The Baspa River rises near the Indo-Tibetan border and is fed by perennial glaciers. It forms the Baspa...
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Rakcham, Himachal Pradesh
13.9 km from Sangla - See map
Rakcham is not so well know offbeat travel destination which is a culmination point of the beautiful trekking route along the Baspa valley. The...
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Kagyupa Temple, Himachal Pradesh
22.7 km from Sangla - See map
Kagyupa Temple at Chitkul offers a beautiful, ancient idol of Shakyamuni Buddha. The carvings of four kings in four different directions on the...
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Chitkul, Himachal Pradesh
30 km from Sangla - See map
Chitkul village is the last inhabited village before the Indo-Tibetian border gives way to China. It is a village in Kinnaur district of Himachal...
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Dodital Lake, Uttarakhand
*39.5 km from Sangla - See map
Dodital Lake (also known as Dhundi Lake) in Uttarakhand is a popular trekking destination as it is located at an altitude of almost 10,000 ft....
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Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh
40.5 km from Sangla - See map
Kalpa a quaintly inhabited village in the Sutlej valley is a destination that is famous for its pristine beauty and Apple orchards. Reckong Peo...
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Great Himalayan National park, Himachal Pradesh
*42.2 km from Sangla - See map
Located in Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh state, Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) is perched at an altitude ranging from 1500 to 6000...
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Pangi, Himachal Pradesh
45 km from Sangla - See map
Pangi or Pangi valley located in Chamba district is a famous trekking destination as it provides untouched and unexplored trekking routes. With...
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Kedar Tal, Uttarakhand
*54.4 km from Sangla - See map
Due to the high altitude of this lake, you shouldn’t trek here without an experienced local guide. The lake also functions as a base for further...
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