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Situated
at an altitude of 3350 m, Keylong is the headquarters of Lahaul and Spiti
district of Himachal Pradesh. The region is strange, exciting, primitive
mountainous and delightful. Rudyard Kipling said of the region "Surely the
God live here this no place for men." The route to Lahaul takes a traveler
over Rohtang Pass (3980 ml), Koksar (1st village of Lahaul) Sissu, Gondla
and crossing the river Chandra Bhaga at Tandi
The majestically built hotel is on the Manali
- Leh road at Keylong, offering spectacular views of the Kardang monastery
and the four high peaks covered with snow. The hotel serves as excellent
accommodation for exploring the artistically and culturally rich
monastery's in the vicinity of Keylong
ACCESS :
By road the distance is 115 km from Manali,
188 km from Kaza, 373 km from Leh, 435 km from Chandigarh and 690 km from
Delhi. Heavy winter snows cut off road connectivity to the region at
Rohtang Pass for six months from November to June. Buses, Taxis are
available from Manali in season. HPTDC also plies regular coaches to Leh
via Keylong during July - September. Nearest airport is Bhunter, 175 km
from Keylong.
CLIMATE :
Lahaul remains cut-off from outside the
world till mid June due to heavy snowfall and closing of Rohtang Pass.
There is little or no rain in monsoons. The climate remains dry and
invigorating. The days are hot and nights are extremely cold. Heavy /
Light woolens are recommended.
Facilities
:
- Open
June to October
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Rooms are modern with
attached baths and running hot & cold water.
Dormitory available
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Restaurant, Room service,
Satellite
Television
- Parking
within premises.
PLACES OF
INTEREST
TANDI (2573m): 8 km, short of
Keylong, on the Manali - Leh Raod, situated on the confluence of Chandra &
Bhaga rivers. Last point to tank up if traveling north of Keylong as it
has the last fuel station on this stretch.
SISSU (3100m): On the bank of
Chandra, 15 km from Koksar, every spring and autumn wild geese and ducks
halt here on their way to and from Siberia.
GONDLA (3110m): 18 km from Keylong
on the right bank of river Chandra. Famous for ancient Fort.
UDAIPUR (2523m): 53 km from Keylong,
home of the Mrikula Devi Temple, which is famous for wood carvings.
TRILOKNATH (2660m): 4 km from
Udaipur famous for Triloknath temple. Sacred both for HIndu and Buddhist.
MONASTERY'S: Lahaul is well known
for its monasteries, locally called Gompas, which are great repositories
of Buddhist faith and art treasures. These are Kardang - 5 km, Shasur - 3
km, Guru Ghantal - 8 km, Tayul - 6 km, Gemur - 18 km
SHOPPING: Shawls, Local Tweeds,
Caps, Rugs, Footwear, Fresh fruit, Natural oil (olive and almond), Sliver
jewellery, Pullovers, Metal craft, Woolen jackets and Bamboo products.

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