kinnaur

CHITKUL

Sangla and chitkul mostly known as sangla Valley is the most beautiful place to visit in kinnaur.The natural stunning beauty of this place is incredible that why this place is world wide famous and lot of tourists from all over india and other countries visits here.

Baspa river which is tributary of river Satluj also flows in this valley. Chitkul is the very Last village in this valley which is the last village of india after that the China Tibat boundary begins.
Climate is extremely cold in winter and also frigid in summer. Climate in june is fall in vicinity of 15 to 25 degree.

In the midst of the village there is a Buddist temple also temple of Local Goddess Chandike .Local Goddess temple is famour for two brass made lions monuments in the temple.

Distance from karcham to chitkul is about 61 km via single way road.

Scenic View of Chitkul Village

Picturesque Beauty of Chitkul Vilage

Tample at Chitkul

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Kinnauri Traditions and Cultures

Kinnauri Shawal :-Kinnaur is rich in culture, The Kinnauri Shawls is handmade and made of Pure wool.
There is special designed Shwal weaving machine (Khadi) for kinnauri shwal.
Local men and women are engaged in shawl weaving as their profession and also maintaining their culture.
Although the weaving process is quite complex and done by hand without any machines.The local wool from the Sheep and then turn to yarn.

Different types of kinnauri shawls are
           1. Sheep wool
           2. Yak wool
   3. Angora
4. Pashmina

Kinnauri Shawl

Kinnauri Shawl

Kinnauri Ornaments :- Kinnauri Ornaments are specially designed and use by the Kinnauri people in Marriage and special occasion.

The ornamental are rich in their design and made of Gold and Silver by local Goldsmith.
The bridegroom Ornaments cover her all face and approximately weaving 5 - 7 kg of ornaments in her marriage