Gondla: Around
18 km from Keylong, this village of the
Lahaul valley has some royal heritage as
its prime attraction. The eight storeyed
residence of the thakur of Gondla called
the Gondla Castle or fort was constructed
in the 17th century.
Tandi: Tandi is situated at the altitude
of 2573 meters at the confluence
of the Chandra and Bhaga river,
Tandis just 8 km short of Keylong.
The village has a population of
about 500. It is believed that
this place was founded by Raja(King)
Rana Chand under the name of Chandi
which over the years got corrupted
in Tandi.
Sissu : At
an altitude of 3170 m, this place
is famous because of a magnificent
waterfall. Its fame is also because
it happens to be the seat of God
Geypan, a deity respected in the
entire Lahaul valley.
Darcha : At an
altitude of 3360 m, Darcha is ideal
place for trekkers. You can start
off trekking from here to Padem
passing through Shingola as well
as Baralacha/Phirtsela. It is around
24 km from Keylong and offers facilities
for camping.
Gemur : It is
18 kms. from Keylong in Bhaga valley
where devil
dance is held during July in the
Local Gompa. The place is situated
on Manali-Leh highway.
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