Kinnaur (Baspa Valley): Sangla, Batseri, Rakcham, Chitkul
Rakcham (pronounced as: रक्षम) is easily the prettiest place in the region. Here, too, we went exploring the village and spent hours on the banks of Baspa River. During the months of August-September, thanks to the flowering, the place gets draped in sheets of various colours. It is a sight for which we will have to, someday, visit again.
Chitkul (pronounced as: छितकुल) is located close to the Indo-China border and is said to be the last inhabited village in this part of the Himalaya (an ITBP officer we met there confirmed this claim). A walk, along the banks of Baspa River, to the ITBP camp at Nagasthi (beyond which civilians aren't permitted to go) is a must for the breathtaking vistas it affords.
Apart from these places, one can spend time enjoying the sight of numerous apple and plum orchards, go for hikes to glacier points (we couldn't because of bad weather) and explore many hamlets which still have houses built of wood and stones in the Kath-kuni style.
Throughout our three day stay, we got clear blue skies for a total of only a few hours - it was either raining or snowing. But it was lot of fun and made for wonderful memories. For some spots, we got three sets of pictures - one with clear blue sky, another with rain / mist and then with snow. Could one ask for more?
Lastly, whenever you visit Sangla Valley, don't forget to have Paranthas at Pappu da Dhaba in Taapri town - those were the best I've ever had.
All the images in this gallery were taken during 10th - 13th April, 2018.
He decided to show us some dance moves when he learnt we were from Mumbai. Badrinarayan temple, Batseri
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He decided to show us some dance moves when he learnt we were from Mumbai. Badrinarayan temple, Batseri
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Badrinarayan temple, Batseri
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Friendly local's back. This time to tell us more about the place. Badrinarayan temple, Batseri
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Telling us about the place and local customs. Badrinarayan temple, Batseri
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Traditional Himachali houses, Batseri.
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Traditional Himachali houses, Batseri.
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Storage shed, called 'Kathar'. That lock and the small window-like door to enter amazed us. Batseri.
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Another one. Storage shed, called 'Kathar'. That lock and the small window-like door to enter amazed us. Batseri.
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Traditional Himachali house, Batseri.
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Traditional Himachali house, Batseri.
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A small temple at the back end of Batseri. It's a nice quiet place with woods in the background.
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Mulberries. Batseri.
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Wandering in the village. Batseri
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Storage shed, called 'Kathar'. Batseri.
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Wandering through Batseri village
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Apple orchard in Batseri
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Apple blossoms. Batseri
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Apple orchard in Batseri
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Apple orchard. Batseri.
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Baspa River. Batseri
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Baspa River. Batseri
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Plum blossoms. Rakcham.
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Himalayan Griffon Vulture, Rakcham
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Himalayan Griffon Vulture, Rakcham
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Glimpse of a glacier on the way to Chitkul.
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Bridge that leads to Chitkul
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Mountains near Chitkul
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Mountains near Chitkul
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Baspa River, Chitkul. Chitkul (pronounced as: छितकुल) is located close to the Indo-China border and is said to be the last inhabited village in this part of the Himalayas (an ITBP officer we met there confirmed this claim).
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Baspa River, Chitkul. Chitkul (pronounced as: छितकुल) is located close to the Indo-China border and is said to be the last inhabited village in this part of the Himalayas (an ITBP officer we met there confirmed this claim).
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Post lunch we headed out for a stroll, and it began to snow. Chitkul
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Snow fall at Chitkul. Baspa River
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Snow fall at Chitkul. Baspa River
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Snow fall at Chitkul. Baspa River
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Kids walking back from school in the snowfall. Chitkul.
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Caught in the snowfall. Chitkul
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Kids walking back from school in the snowfall. Chitkul.
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Kids walking back from school in the snowfall. Chitkul.
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Kids walking back from school in the snowfall. Chitkul.
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Kids walking back from school in the snowfall. Chitkul.
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Kids chasing cattle in the snowfall, Chitkul
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It stops snowing and the sun peeps out through a crack in the clouds. Chitkul. Baspa River
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It stops snowing and the sun peeps out through a crack in the clouds. Chitkul. Baspa River
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Enjoying the vistas. Sky begins to clear after the snowfall. Chitkul. Baspa River.
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