Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Kinnaur Kailash




The Kinnaur Kailash (locally known as Kinner Kailash) is a mountain in the Kinnaur district of the Himachal Pradesh. The Kinnaur Kailash has a height of 6050 meters and is considered as sacred by both Hindu and Buddhist.


The Kinnaur Kailash Range borders the district of Kinnaur in the south and is dominated by the Kinnaur Kailash (elevation- 6349m) and Jonkarden (elevation- 6473m) peaks. The pass accessible on the trek is the Charang La at an altitude of 5300m. The trek is challenging and also rewarding for experienced trekkers.


Route Chart :New Delhi - Shimla - Sangla - Thnagi - Lambar - Charang- Lalanti- Chitkul- Rakcham- Shimla


Kinnaur, the land of fairy tales and fantasies, has a spectacular terrain of lush green valleys, orchards, vineyards snow-clad peaks and cold desert mountains. Kinnaur is also rich in flora & fauna and its culture and language is different from other parts of the state. It is about 250 km away from Shimla and is situated on the national Highway No. 22 (Hindustan Tibet Road).


The landscape of the area varies from the lush green orchards of the scenic Sangla Valley to the stark magnificence of the Hangrang valley. The massive snow clad ranges that provide a regal dignity to the scene are dominated by the peak of Kinner Kailash.


Kinnaur was forbidden to trekkers till a few years ago consequently these trails have been less used and over explored last about two centuries ago.


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