About Kinnaur
Kinnaur follows the Sutlej upstream, with orchards on one side and sheer gorge on the other. It is one of the most dramatic drives in Himachal.
It is also the year-round approach towards Spiti, which makes it a natural leg of longer journeys rather than a single destination.
Getting around Kinnaur
- The old Hindustan-Tibet road is narrow in stretches with limited passing places.
- Weather and landslides can affect the route; check conditions before travelling.
- Sangla and Chitkul are a side valley off the main road.
- Distances take longer than they look — plan conservatively.
At a glance
- Region
- Kinnaur district
- Altitude
- 1,500–3,500 m
- Best time
- April–October
PahadiSawari services here
- Outstation multi-day journeys from Shimla
- Advance Booking for planned itineraries
- Sightseeing across Sangla and Kalpa
Routes
Popular routes from Kinnaur
ShimlaKalpa
Long Sutlej valley drive, usually broken over days.
KalpaSangla
Into the Baspa valley.
SanglaChitkul
Last village on the Baspa road.
KinnaurKaza
Continues into Spiti.
Sightseeing
What to see around Kinnaur
- KalpaVillage facing the Kinner Kailash range.
- Sangla valleyGreen valley along the Baspa river.
- ChitkulLast inhabited village on the road.
- Reckong PeoDistrict headquarters and transit point.
Travel tips
Before you go
- Fuel stops are spread out — fill up when you can.
- Some areas near the border need permits; check before you go.
- Nights get cold even in summer at Kalpa and Chitkul.
FAQ
Kinnaur travel questions
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