Sangla is a city in the Baspa Valley, also referred to as the Sangla valley, in the Kinnaur District of Himachal Pradesh, India.It is situated close to the Tibetan border.
Geography
Sangla Valley or the Baspa Valley starts at Karcham and ends at Chitkul.Sangla is the major town in the valley with a petrol pump, Bank ATMs, Post Office, Restaurants, Bar, mid range hotels and shops. The valley is surrounded by forested slopes and offers views of the high mountains. Its location in the greater Himalayan range.Until 1989 outsiders could not enter the valley without a special permit from the Government of India, due to its strategic position on the Indo-Tibet/China border.
The Baspa River flows in the Sangla Valley which is rich in apple orchards, apricot, Wall-nut, Cedar trees, and glacial streams with trout.
The main villages in the valley villages include Chitkul, Rakcham, Batseri, Themgarang, Kamru, and Sapni.The nearby Baspa hydel-project has been completed in 2009. Sangla Valley is a part of Kinnaur and inhibited by Kinnauris.The main livelihood is agriculture while apples are a major cash crop here.The most significant achievement of this region which is worth laudable is that this area boasts of growing the world's best quality apples.The weather along with the soil are both conducive to its exclusiveand superior variety and quality. A part of the population also depends on tourism.The valley remains closed for six months during winter due to heavy snowfall.Sangla is a city in the Baspa Valley, also referred to as the Sangla valley, in the Kinnaur District of Himachal Pradesh, India, close to the Tibetan border.
The natural beauty of Great Himalaya Kamru Fort, Mata Devi Temple & Bearing Nag Temples are the main attractions of the Valley.
Place to go
Bering Nag Temple
the most beautiful temple is located about 15 minutes walk from the main market of the sangla valley.This temple is dedicated to God Jagas.
Its most popular feature is the Fulaich Fair, held in the valley every year between the months of August and September.
Rupin Pass
Trek starts from Dhaula in Uttarakhand and ends at Sangla in Himachal Pradesh.Visitors can see unmatched beauty everyday in the form of valleys, falls, cliffs, mountains, etc.
Kamru Fort
It is situated at an altitude of 2600 m above the sea level at 229 km from Shimla and 2 km from the Sangla Valley. It is a 1200 yrs old 4 storeyed temple beautified with wooden carvings. It is among top in the list of places to visit in Sangla valley hill station.
Rakcham
One of the least explored places in India Sangla valley is actually a heaven for trekkers and nature enthusiasts. Its only 20 mins away from the main Sangla market chowk however offers a great view of the river and Sangla valley.
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