Kinnaur is in the lap of the high Himalayan mountains rugged and terrain which has fascinating and beauty of its own. Last but not the least, for the anthropoogist, scholars, writers and artists the attractive tribal inhabitation of this tribal region where the Hindu, Buddhists cultures meet. Area of Kinnaur is about 640 Sq. km.

THE ROUTE TO SPITI : Travelling eastward from Triloknath along the Chandra river, the road leads to the KUNZAM pass 5000 mts. ahead lies the valley of Spiti, a veritable Shangri-La. On either sides of the pass is a marvels view of the snow-clad mountains. Descending on the other side of the pass, in the enchanting valley, is Losar, a picturesque hamlet set midst of villages, the barren wilderness. On either side of the river are a number of villages. Into the cold valley, from the snowy range surrounding it, descend glaciers. The Great Himalayan range passes South of Spiti. The highest peak is Shilla 7025 mts.

Inter-dependent on each other for communications and trade both remain cut off from the rest of the world for greater part of the year. Rohtang pass remains open from May-October and it is only at this time that one can cross Kunzam pass to enter Spiti, the other route involves a perilous trek up the Sutlej river valleys from the Kinnaur side.

The mountain scope in Spiti has an exotic appearance. The river is a fast moving torrent which cut its way through the ages to the bottom of a deep ravine. The valley is scarcely a mile across, with narrow strips of cultivable land lying 305 meters above the river bed. Steep rocky mountains rise from these level strips to heights of several thousand feet. All around a marvelous panaorama of rugged crag and slopes that change their colours from pale pink to bright scarlet, alternates with the soft blues and green of the glaciers.

The valley of the Pin river is even rider than that of the Spiti. It joins the main Spiti valley at a point near Dungkar, going up the South-Westerly direction, and ending below the Pin Parvati range, on the other side of which lies the Parvati valley. Like their twin from Lahaul, the people of Spiti follow Lamaism. A famous monastery named the Dankar Gompa is situated here. There are some big village such as Hansi in the upper valley and Kaurik further down.

With high passes standing between them and the 'civilized' world, the people of these valley have developed an intense love for their home and culture; their songs and dances are as chaste and pure as the snow that clothes the mountain around. At the slightest excuse, these 'Children of the Himalayas' dress up in their gayest and dance in the open, amidst the rugged hills with an abondon and ease, unknown to the busy world of today. Wearing rich brocades and silks, exquisitely embroidered, and with masked faces they perform the devil dances, depicting the victory of good over evil the age old battle.

DAY 01
SHIMLA/SARAHAN Take about 9 hours from Shimla to Sarahan visit to famous Bhimakali temple and overnight in camp.

DAY 02
SARAHAN/RAKCHHAM (Sangla valley) The natural scenery all around and the internal snow view are picturesque. On the way visit to Kamroo Castle in Sangle and overnight in camp at Rakchham.

DAY 03
RAKCHHAM/AKBA/RIBBA via KALPA This day visit to Chhitkul the last village in the Baspa valley. Visit to temple of local goddess Mathi said to ahve constructed about 500 years age. Same day drive to Kalpa sightseeing in Kalpa and overnight in camp at Akba near Ribba village.

DAY 04
AKBA/YANGTHANG 6 hours drive on the way visit to Moorang village and camp at Yangthang.

DAY 05
YANGTHANG/KAZA 7 hours drive visit Nako Lake, a high altitude lake on a mountain top and Taboo Gompa in Spiti. Camp at Sichling near to KAZA.

DAY 06
VISIT TO DANKAR Lalung monastery and to Pine valley camp at Sichling.

DAY 07
VISIT TO KYE AND KIBBER The highest road and village in Asia. Camp at Sichling.

DAY 08
KAZA/CHOTADARA 7 hours drive to Chotadara overnight camp.

DAY 09
CHOTADARA/MANALI 7 hours drive over Rohtang pass overnight check into hotel in Manali.