About Chitkul Himachal Pradesh
Chitkul Himachal Pradesh, Chitkul is the last village in India. Chitkul Village has an altitude of about 11,319 feet and is located in the Kinnaur Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Chitkul is one of the hidden places in India.
Even today very few people know about it and Chitkul is no less than any heaven on earth. It is said about this place that due to being the last village of India, there is no pollution at all, that is why even today the pure air blows here.
The Baspa river in Chitkul, near the Tibet border of India, is one of the most beautiful places in the Himalayas. The view of the snow-capped mountains from the Baspa River is worth seeing.
You will not be able to compare this view with any other view. From the side behind Chitkul, you can see the mountains of Kinner Kailash.
This place will surely give you the feeling of heaven on earth and ultimate peace. Here your phone will not work and no internet will work, you can enjoy nature here for a few days without any hassle, you should add this place to your travel list.
Why Chitkul Himachal Pradesh is Famous
- Chitkul Himachal Pradesh is famous for the Baspa River.
- Chitkul is famous for its fresh air.
- Chitkul is famous for India’s Last Village.
- Chitkul is famous for the sightseeing of Kinner Kailash.
- Chitkul is famous for Trekking.
- Chitkul is famous for photography as well.
Best time to visit Chitkul Himachal pradesh
The best time to visit Chitkul Himachal Pradesh is summer, especially you can come here anytime between April to June and September to October.
This is some special time, at this time you can enjoy the most here and if you want to see Chitkul in full white sheet means covered with snow then you can come here anytime between 25th December to January.
Note: – Before coming to winter time, I want to tell one thing all of you that during winter the temperature here is always minus, and this temperature goes down to -25 degrees very easily.
If you are planning to come here during winters, then by all your preparation and preparation, I mean you have to prepare your mind along with clothes for the winter here.
Temperature in Chitkul
Chitkul remains very cold even in summer, the temperature here during the daytime is 18 degrees in summer, and goes up to 5 degrees by night. Chitkul remains very cold for 12 months.
Chitkul in March to June
From June to March, the temperature of Chitkul remains around 18° to 2° degrees. At this time, a large number of tourists come to visit here.
Chitkul in August
The maximum temperature during August will be around 20 °C and the minimum will be 7 °C. It will rain for the whole month.
Chitkul in September to November
Between September to November, the temperature here will range from 3 ° C to a maximum of -15 ° C.
Chitkul in December to February
In this season, Chitkul is completely covered with a white sheet of snow. In this season you will get to see snow all around, at this time the temperature of Chitkul is -2 ° to – 21 °
Where is Chitkul Located
Chitkul is located in the Kinnaur Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Kinnaur also called the land between heaven and earth, is bounded by Tibet in the east, Garhwal in the south, Spiti Valley in the north, and Kullu in the west. Interestingly, the Uttarakhand border is just 20 km away from Chitkul.
The distance from Delhi to Chitkul is 569 km, and the nearest settlement to the Sangla Valley is about 28 km. Rakcham village is in the middle of Sangla and Chitkul and the road from Rakcham to Chitkul is very beautiful, every sight will make you stop your car and take photos.
Indo-Tibetan border is about 90 KM from Chitkul village.
However, no citizen is allowed beyond Chitkul, which is why it is known as the last village before the Indo-Tibetan border.
Which place comes between Delhi to Chitkul
Delhi to Solan
Solan – Shimla
Shimla – Narkanda
Narkanda – Sangla
Sangla – Chitkul
Note: – From Solan, you can reach Narkanda even after being Chail, this way will make you travel to the mountains better, here you will have a very beautiful experience of the mountains and forests all the way and talking about the road, the road is very good.
And if you go by this route, you can also visit Chail, it is also a very beautiful hill station, and there can be one more advantage of going through this route, you can also avoid the traffic of Shimla by this way of your time. There will also be saved and there will be a lot of fun too.
How to reach Chitkul Himachal Pradesh
How can you go by bike:- You can reach here very easily even by a motorcycle while enjoying Sangla Valley, I went here by bike and had a lot of fun if you can go by bike too. Do visit once.
By Car:- You can easily reach here even with your own car. It is a perfect place to have fun with your friends and family.
By Air:- The nearest airport to Chitkul is Juberhatti Town, which is 22 km away from Shimla. From the airport, you can take a taxi to Shimla.
By Rail:- The nearest railway station to Chitkul in Shimla.
By Bus or Public Transport:- From Delhi, you can come to Shimla. From Shimla you can reach Sangla by taking a local bus, from there you will have to take a local bus to Chitkul.
Delhi To Chitkul in one go Possible
Delhi to Chitkul Himachal Pradesh distance is 569 km. It is very difficult to reach here in one go, my advice to you is that first, you reach Narkanda from Delhi, you can reach Narkanda very easily in a day, it may take you 12 to 13 hours to reach Narkanda from Delhi.
After staying for a full day at Narkanda you can go from Narkanda to Chitkul. The best hotel to stay in Narkanda is Hotel Mount View. The food here is also very tasty. I stay in this hotel every time, from the balcony of this hotel, the mountains of snow are very beautiful and clear.
What is Zostal in Chitkul
The Zostel is the most famous hotel in Chitkul. This hotel is famous for its nice building and good rooms and you get all the other facilities inside this hotel.
Like open cafe area etc. (Open Cafe Area) Everyone here wants to stay at Zostal. Who knows about it. As of now you also know about this Zostal.
Facilities:-
- View of the valley
- Cafe
- Hot Water
- 24/7 reception
- Laundry facilities (this will be charged)
- Morning Snack (It will be charged)
- Locker room
- You will get all the other facilities in this hotel.
Tourist Attractions Near Chitkul
- Mathi Temple
- Charang Chitkul Pass Trek
- Kagyupa Temple
- BSP River View
- Nag Temple
- Buddhist monastery
- Tibetan Wood Carving Center
- Rakcham landscape
Chitkul himachal pradesh Tour Duration
You can see Chitkul Himachal Pradesh complete in a day, if you keep track then it is up to you how many days you stay here and one more day you should stay in Chitkul to experience the peace and beauty of this place.
Which treks start from Chitkul
- Nagasti ITBP
- Rani Kanda Meadows
- Borasu Pass Trek
- Lamkhaga Pass Trek
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