An Overview of Himachal Pradesh , Tourist Places in district Lahaul Spiti

 An Overview of

 Himachal Pradesh , Tourist places in Lahaul & Spiti 

Keylong :-

The next tourist Place in district Lahaul Spiti is Keylong . Keylong is the district headquarters of district Lahaul Spiti .

View of Keylong 

It is situated at an altitude of 3156 metres above mean sea level  on the Trade route  between Rohtang and Baralacha passed above Bhaga river.

The government offices are located in Keylong ,  during winter Keylong also experiences snow fall like other areas of the district . At past Keylong was home to Moravian Missionaries .

The places to visit in Keylong are :- 

1. Shashur Monestry :--

It a Buddhist Monastery about 2Km from Keylong on Manali  Leh Highway . It is nice and beautiful place to visit .

View of Shashur Monestry  ( Palace of Blue Pines )

2. Lahaul Spiti Tribal Museum  :- 

It a unique place where you can exibhit traditional items used by the people of Lahaul Spiti in olden times . It is located in Keylong market .

3. Deepak Tal :- 

Beautiful View of Deepak Tal

Deepak Tal is a beautiful Lake surrounded by snow covered mountains . Very clear water flows in this Lake . It is at a distance of about 43;Km on Manali Leh Highway from Keylong .

Deepak Tal 

An Overview of Himachal Pradesh , Tourist Places in district Lahaul Spiti.

 An Overview of

 Himachal Pradesh , 

Tourist Places in 

 district Lahaul Spiti :-

Beautiful View of Highway to Ladakh 

Village Gushal :-

We can see one another village above the confluence of Chandra and Bhaga rivers , this village is Gushal . This village also a very beautiful as it is viewed from Tupchiling Or Kargha .

The village falls under Tehsil Lahaul and it is about 9 Km from district headquarters Keylong.

The economy of village Gushal is based on agriculture . The main crops which are grown here are Pea , Potato and Cowliflower . Apple orchards you can see here . As the peak are always snow covered so irrigation facilities are available for agriculture . All most from this village there government employees from every family .

So Village is prosperious village from economy point of view .

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Tandi Village : - 

Village Tandi in  Lahaul 

Tandi is an another village situated above the confluence of rivers Chandra and The village is about 9 Kms from Keylong .

As per revenue records village Tandi was founded by Raja Rana Chand Ram with name Chandi with later became Tandi .

Chandra & Bhaga   Confluence Tandi 

Tandi has sacred importance for the people of Lahaul like Haridwar for Hindus . 

The Tandi is a beautiful picturesque surrounding and is tourists please in Lahaul valley .

An Overview of Himachal Pradesh , Tourist Places in district Lahaul Spiti

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Gondhla Village :- 

View of Gondhla Castle 

The Gondhla Village is situated at an altitude of 3160 metres above mean sea level along the river Chandra on right bank .

Gondhla is about 18 Kms from district headquarters Keylong . 

The village  is on the level terrain and from Sissu to Gondhla the land is fertile and worth for cultivation . During Winter the area remains under snow .

View of Keylong , Himachal Pradesh 

The House of Thakur s is called the Gondhla Castle  . Gondhla Castle is an attraction to the tourists . This fort was built by Raja Man Singh of Kullu in 1700 AD .

An Overview of Himachal Pradesh , Tourists Places in district Lahaul Spiti

 An Overview of Himachal Pradesh , Tourist Places in district Lahaul Spiti :-

Beautiful View Sissu , Lahaul valley 

Sissu Village in Lahaul valley :-

The village Sissu is located on the right bank of river Chandra at an altitude of 3130 metres above mean sea level . It is situated on a big flat ground above river Chandra .

The village Sissu is about 40 km from Manali.

The Populars and willows tree on both sides of road can be seen .

The traces of fields are green with crops of potatoes , barley ,peas and buck wheat .

Alpine flowers of various colours are good looking for eyes .

The famous peak Geyphang is situated behind the ridge on which the village Sissu is located . Lord Geyphang is the presiding deity of Lahaul valley . The temple of Geyphang is also there in the village . During winters the area is capped with snow .

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Koksar :- 

The Koksar village in Lahaul valley is the first village called gate way to Lahaul valley . The Koksar village is situated at an altitude of 3140 metres above mean sea level .

It is situated on the right bank of river Chandra . On the left bank you can stay in Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department 's Rest House 

.  In the winters the Koksar village is covered with snow and during summer you can enjoy the beauty of alpine flowers around the village . Herds of goats and sheeps can be seen grazing green grass called Neeru . The village is about 19 kms  from Rohtang . 

View of Village Koksar 

The economy of the village you can see the beautiful potatoes and other vegetables .