About Kinnaur
Chandigarh to Kinnaur distnce : 347 km
Estimated travel time : 12.5 hours
Chandigarh to Kinnaur is the most popular route for tourism. Kinnaur, also known as the land of fairy tales, remains snow-clad for six months and is a very beautiful picturesque destination.
Kinnaur is located on the ancient trade route between India and Tibet, ringed by the majestic Himalayan, Zanskar, and Dhauladhar ranges. Kinnaur is a tremendously beautiful place and is divided into two main valleysโ Sangla Valley and Hangrang Valley that offers a lot to its tourist. Starting from green Sangla valley which is rich in orchards of apples and apricots, to Chitkul- Indiaโs last village on the Indo-Tibet border which is a peaceful picturesque place, to the beautiful sight of Mt. Kinder Kailash at Kalpa which is considered as the abode of Lord Shiva and pristine lake at Nako village. Besides this rivers Sutlej, Spiti, Basra and their tributaries add beauty to Kinnaur. Kinnaurโs natural beauty and plenty of treks that originates from here is a treasure for adventure seekers. Some more attractions of Kinnaur are nearby places like Srikhand Mahadev Peak at Sarahan, LIPA-ASRANG SANCTUARY, Ribba, grape orchards and grape distilled alcohols, and the innumerable trees with edible pines and Moorang, an old fort believed to be built by Pandavas.
Taxi from Chandigarh to Kinnaur is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chandigarh to Kinnaur by car is well connected through NH5 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chandigarh to Kinnaur distance is 347 Km and is 12.5 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Nayagaon - Sukhna Lake, Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, Jayanti Devi Temple, Jainti Devi, Lake Reserved Forest
Siswan - Shiv Mandir, Shree Bhairav Jati Temple, Siswan Dam View Point, Gurudwara baba Jawahar Singh Sahib Ji
Barotiwala - Baba Balak Nath Temple, Durga Mata Temple, Shani Mandir
Arki - Arki Fort, Shree Mutru Mahadev Mandir, Monkey Point
Naldehra - Carignano Nature Park, Mahunag Temple, Chadwick Falls, Naldehra Golf Course
Duttnagar - Datatray Swami Temple, Bhooteshwar Mahadev Dhropu Devta Temple, Mata Durga Mandir SJVN Colony
Sarahan - Shri Bhima Kali Ji Temple, Bijjat Maharaj Temple Sarain
Tapri - Sapni Fort
Reckong Peo - Brelengi Gompa, Maa Chandike Durga Ji Temple, Maa Bhagwati Mandir, Kalpa
Sheelapur - Kasang Bridge Waterfall, Sutlej River
Jangi Khas - Tidong Hepp, Buddisht Monastery, Diety Temple
Kutang - Valley Views, Sutlej River View