Chitkul Village
: (3,450 meters) This is the last and
highest indian village in the Baspa valley in
district Kinnaur. It is situated on the
right bank of Baspa river.
Lippa : (2,745 meters) It is in Kinnaur,
situated near the left bank of Taiti
stream. Three Buddhist monasteries
are there, which are dedicated to Galdang,
Chhoiker Dunguir and Kangyar. The place
is also famous for Ibex found in the
nearby forest.
Chango : (3,058 meters) It is in Kinnaur
district and is a collection of four
hamlets in pargana 'Shuwa' sub-tehsil
Hangrang, on the left bank of Spiti
river. It is encircled on every side
by high hills which is a witness to
the presence of a former lake. This
village is under the influence of Buddhism,
but there are some local Hindu deities
too namely 'Gyalba' - 'Dabla' and 'Yalsa'.
Karchham : ( 1,900 metres ) The confluence
of Satluj and Baspa rivers marks the
location of Karchham on Hindustan-Tibet
road.
Nichar : ( 2,150
metres ) This village is situated between
Taranda & Wangtu
on the left bank of Satluj about 5
kms. above Wangtu. The scenery is enchanting.
Ghoral , antelopes, black & red
bears are seen sometimes in higher
ranges.
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