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Kinner
Camps nestled in the Sangla Valley of the Kinnaur Himalayas is THE dream
destination to travel. A pristine valley hidden in a seldom visited
corner of south eastern Himachal Pradesh, it boasts of the magnificient
Kinner Kailash peak, the winter abode of Lord Shiva.Home to one of the
oldest tribal societies, Kinnaur presents an enchanting experience
through its uninhibited adherence to traditional lifestyle, custom and
costumes. Situated in the lush green forests of cedar and pine, Kinner
Camp is an ideal setting for enjoying nature to its fullest The only
camp in the valley to be run by local professionals, it provides luxury
tented accommodation and also offers a multitude of other activities
like rock climbing. rappelling ,nature trails, bird watching and river
crossing.
Kinner Camps-Sangla, is the only camp in the valley
to be run by local professionals. It is brainchild of Mr Pradeep
Negi, Mr Anil Negi and Mr Vijay Negi all of who have grown up in
different parts of Kinnaur and are therefore familiar with each and
every aspect of it. The Camp has been in existance since 2001 and
has been a major part of boosting eco-tourism in the valley.
Mr Pradeep Negi has a travel and tourism background and has been a
rafter in the Ganges for five years before starting the camp at
Sangla. He has been on numerous rafting expeditions on rivers like
the Alaknanda, Bhagirathi, Kali, Spiti, Chandra, Indus, to name a
few.
Ever since the inception of Kinner C amps he has successfully led
many treks both soft as well as technical to various parts of the
Himalayas. He has also worked as a guide to group of scientists who
were working on the conservation of medicinal plants in Spiti,
Uttaranchal and Himachal.
Mr Anil Negi, a civil engineer, is a strong technical support to
the organisation. Mr Vijay Negi, with a hotel management and
hospitality background is excellent at making sure to see that the
individual needs of each and every guest are taken care of promptly
Getting Here
The fastest way to travel is via Shimla. Delhi to
Shimla by road is 375kms. Shimla to Kinner Camp, Sangla by road is
240kms.
Location
A valley of breathtaking beauty located at a height of
2600m, Sangla valley,is considered Kinnaur's most beautiful site with
the massive Kinner Kailash peak towering over it. The slopes of this
valley are covered with cedar, pine ,walnut and apricot trees, apple
orchards, fields and picturesque hamlets.The Baspa river which
originates in the valley flows west through it to meet the main river
Satluj at Karchham. Three kilometers after entering the Sangla Valley
stands the tower - like fort of Kamru - a silent sentinel which has
stood through the centuries. Kamru rises five storey high and the main
gate has a image of Buddha, whose blessings must be sought before
entering the village confines.The Kamru fort, which is now the Goddess
Kamakhyas Temple, is a glorious example of how local craftsman using
local materials created a highly evolved style of traditional
architecture. Sangla Valley is adorned with the beautiful villages of
Chitkul, Batseri, Kamru, Raksham and Chasang. The village houses are an
epitome of wooden craftsmanship.The religion of the people is a
remarkable mix of Hinduism and Buddhism. Honest, simple, pastoral folk,
the villagers always extend a hearty welcome to tourists and visitors.
Activities
Camping is perhaps the best way of enjoying the wonders
of nature given to Kinnaur. Kinner camps located in the Sangla Valley
offers luxury tented accommodation which allows you to enjoy the the
sheer beauty of the landscape surrounding you. There can be nothing more
peaceful than sipping your morning tea at the campsite and spotting the
wide array of bird life like the Himalayan whistling thrush, flower
peckers, sun birds, Barbets, to mention a few or watching the evening
sun as it sets upon the valley while you sit around a cozy bon-fire
enjoying the delicious cuisine that Kinner Camps has to offer.
- Rakcham Village
- Chitkul
- Batseri village
- Sangla Kanda(meadows)
- Kalpa Village
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