When it comes to traveling, nothing can beat the scenic beauty of Chitkul village. Chitkul is a small village located in Himachal Pradesh. It is known to be the last occupied town and is located in close proximity with China. The Indian territory ends here. During the winter the place remain enclosed with the snow. The main farming done here is potatoes. The potatoes grown here are outstanding and are of extremely costly. The homes in Chitkul is made from state or wooden board rooftops, a Buddhist sanctuary is located here.
A sneak peek at the village
Chitkul is the land of inhabited village located in the vicinity of the Indian boundary on the ancient Indo Tibetan road. Located at an altitude of 3450 meters, the village is situated 28 kms away from Sangla, 600 kms away from Delhi. It is a place that takes you to verdant landscape of breathtaking beauty and peaceful environment. The place is enveloped with orchids, mountains, rock edicts, grasslands, and is a unique identity in itself. The place is famous for trekking and is famous for wildlife sanctuary. The journey to this place offers a heavenly experience. The population in this village is sporadic and people here are very friendly. While traveling to the valley, you can see the meandering river Baspa. There are several campsites organized near to the village.
It is a must-visit destination, and one should at least a day here to enjoy the majestic beauty of the nature. It is a perfect abode to spend some time here and is a best destination if you want to break the daily monotonous routine in the lap of natural beauty.
Himalayan destination for trekking
The place is blessed with natural beauty and the travelers can go here for long walks as well as short treks and overnight camps around the area. You can enjoy here to the fullest. There are camps and other adventure activities that travelers can resort to. The adventure lovers would like to be a part of this camp and this is one of the best holiday destinations located in North India.
Adventure Camping Destination in India
Chitkul is an adventure camping and the best holiday destination that offers panoramic views of Himalayan mountains. The tourists come here to enjoy the trekking, camping, strolling across the beauty of nature and spending some time with family members and friends.
Scenic view
Chitkul village is located at 7.5 km drive from Shimla. This offbeat destination gives the tourist retreat to their sore eyes. Here, they can experience thrilling riverside views on their way to the village along the close range of Himalayas. It is a perfect destination for walking, camping, adventure and trotting, it is an ideal place.
There are certain tips that you need to follow
- Do carry enough cash and add sufficient fuel in the car, as there are no ATM located nearby Chitkul.
- There are no hospitals located in this village and one has to rush to Sangla in case emergency arise. So, carry first aid kit along with you.
- The mobile network is not available here.
