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Kalpa
- At 2,670 metres, it is one of the main
villages of the district connected by
link road beyond Rekong Peo. Looming in
front of Kalpa is an impressive view of
'Kinner Kailash' directly across the Satluj
river. This mountain changes colors several
times a day with a change of weather conditions
or may be as destined by Lord Shiva his
eternal abode. 'Parvati Kund' is located
on the top of Kinner Kailash. The ancient
villages of Pangi, Moorang and Kanum are
situated close to Kalpa.
Kothi - Also called Koshtampi,
it is little below Kalpa proper and it
is overshadowed by Kinner Kailash peak.
Goddess 'Shuwang Chandika' temple is a
famous one in the village. The village,
with its attractive temple, gracious willows,
green fields, fruit trees, make a beautiful
landscape altogether.
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Sangla
- It is an important village of
the Baspa valley situated on the
right bank of the Baspa river, built
on a slope with houses rising one
above other with gigantic 'Kinner
Kailash' peak (6,500 meters). Towering
from behind is also the famous 'Kamru
Fort'. This fort was the place where
the Rajas of Kinnaur were crowned.
The entire place is ornamented by
soothing saffron fields and alpine
meadows.
Pooh - It is also
known as 'Spuwa' and it is a tehsil
headquarters located on National
Highway-22 . The place is renowned
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apricot, almond and
grapes orchard. The local god here is
called Dabla, who neither has any dwelling
nor possesses an ark. The only manifestation
of the deity is a pole with a small idol
set on its upper portion and adorned with
Yak tail hair and long pieces of colored
cloth.
Nako - It is the highest
village in the valley and the existence
of lake formed out of the masses of ice
and snow further enhances the beauty of
the village. Situated about 2 kms. above
the Hangrang valley road and is 103 kms.
from Kalpa on the western direction of
the huge mountain of Pargial. Local village
deity is Deodum and another Lagang temple
with several idols exist here.
Ribba - Also called 'Rirang',
it is another popular village at a distance
of 14 kms. from Morang, the tehsil headquarters
and situated between the village of Purbani
and Rispa. It is widely acclaimed for
its grapes, orchards and the alcohol distilled
from grapes ( angoori).
Nichar - This village
is situated between Taranda & Wangtu
on the left bank of Satluj. The scenery
is enchanting. Ghoral, antelopes, black
& red bears are seen sometimes in
the higher ranges.
Recong Peo - Located
240 km from Shimla and 7 km from Powari,
Recong Peo is the head quarters of the
district Kinnaur. It location provides
a fine view of the Kinner Kailash.
Kinner Kailash Circuit (Parikrama)
- You can undertake this holy parikrama
from Morang and return to Kalpa / Karcham
in 7- 8 days.
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