About Rakcham
Rakcham is not so well know offbeat travel destination which is a culmination point of the beautiful trekking route along the Baspa valley. The name of the village is derived from 'Rak' meaning stone and 'Chham' meaning a bridge. Located on the right bank of the Baspa river, Rakcham is a sight to behold. There are two temples in the village, one dedicated to goddess Kali and other to Lord Shiva.
For accomadation, Rakcham has a PWD Guest House and only a couple of other modest hotels. Rakcham lies midway between Sangla and Chitkul.
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Places to Visit near Rakcham
Chitkul, Himachal Pradesh
8.7 km from Rakcham - 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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Kagyupa Temple, Himachal Pradesh
8.9 km from Rakcham - 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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Bering Nag Temple, Himachal Pradesh
11.7 km from Rakcham - 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
14.4 km from Rakcham - 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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Kamru Fort, Himachal Pradesh
16 km from Rakcham - 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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Baspa River, Himachal Pradesh
22.8 km from Rakcham - 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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Dodital Lake, Uttarakhand
*34.6 km from Rakcham - 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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Kedar Tal, Uttarakhand
*47.7 km from Rakcham - 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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Khatling Glacier Trek, Uttarakhand
*48.9 km from Rakcham - See map
Khatling Glacier Trek in Uttarakhand is an adventurous trek that begins from Ghuttu in Tehri district. The glacier is the source of Bhilangna...
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Great Himalayan National park, Himachal Pradesh
*49 km from Rakcham - 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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Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh
54.4 km from Rakcham - 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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Vasuki Tal, Uttarakhand
*57.7 km from Rakcham - See map
Vasuki Tal, 8Km from Kedarnath temple, in Rudraprayag district of Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand in India is the enchanting lake where lord Vishnu is...
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