Kinnaur is situated on the Indo Tibetan border. It is bordered by Tibet to the East and Garhwal, Himalyas to the South. This stunning place is at a distance of 200km from Shimla. It houses the river Satluj that flows through the high mountains. The river rises on the southern slopes of Kailash Mountain, near Mansarovar in Tibet and passes through the Kinnaur valley. Most of the villages in Kinnaur have a gompa (temple). Kalpa Kalpa is situated at an altitude of 2759 m from the sea level, on the old Hindustan Tibet Road at a distance of 260 km from Shimla. Earlier it was the District Headquarter of Kinnaur. 14 kms from Powari, this place is connected by link road. It is 84 kms from Rampur, at an altitude of 2759 meters. It offers a spectacular view of Kinner Kailash ranges. Reckong Peo Also known as simply Peo, this wonderful place is 260 km from Shimla and 7 km from Powari. Reckong Peo is situated at an altitude of 2670 m from the sea level. It is the District Headquarter having a panoramic view of Kinner Kailash. Kinner Kailash mountain is regarded as one of the mythical homes of Lord Shiva, here is a 79 feet high rock formation that resembles Sivalinga. This Sivalinga changes the colour as the day passes. Also visible on the stretch is the peak of Raldang (5499 m). Reckong Peo has many hotels and rest houses. There is a Buddhist Monasteries in the Reckong Peo. Sangla Sangla Valley is well placed at an altitude of 2860 meters. The Tehsil village is the largest in Sangla and is 18 km from Karchham. The Kamru village resides at a distance of 2 kms from Sangla and is 2800 meters high giving a marvellous view of the fertile Sangla valley. Chango Chango(3058m): At a distance of 122 km from Kalpa, is a collection of 4 hamlets in Pargna Shuwa, sub-tehsil Hangrang on the left bank of the river Spiti. It is encircled on every side by high hills which is witness to the presence of a former lake. Buddhism is generally practiced here but there are some local Hindu deities too namely Gyalbo, Dablaand Yulsa. Moorang Moorang is 26 km from Powari. This village is famous for its apricot orchards. Placed at a fearful altitude of 2276 meters. A small surrounded by high mountains on three sides, it houses an ancient fascinating fort. The local deity is Urming and there are three structures dedicated to the deity each existing in Thwaring, Garmang and Shilling. Generally these are empty as the ark of the deity remains in the fort. On a sacred day the ark is taken to the above named places. The ark has got 18 'mukh', made of silver, gold and brass. The 18 mukh represents the 18 days of the great epic Mahabharat. Nichar Nichar(3150m) : This village is situated between Taranda and Wangtu on the left bank of Satluj about 5 kms above Wangtu.The scenery is enchanting and the climate is noted for its mildness. In the thick forests and rocky glen from this place downward goral and thar antelopes abound in. Black and red bears are also seen in the higher and colder portions of the range. The village deity is goddess Ukha. Puh Puh is locally pronounced Spuwa and is tehsil hqrs. It is 71 kms from Reckong Peo. It is situated above the national highway-22 having all modern amenities as well as green fields, vineyards, apricots, almond and grape orchards enhance its beauty. The local god is called Dabla, who neither has any dwelling nor possesses an ark. The only manifestation of the deity is a pole with a small idol set on its upper portion and adorned with yak tail hair and long pieces of coloured cloth. The whole being called Fobrang, it is occasion brought to the Santhang. Karcham The exquisite town is placed at a height of 1899 meters and lies at the confluence of the Satluj and Baspa rivers. The beautiful and serene Sangla valley is 18 kilometres from the Karcham. Ribba Ribba(3745m): Ribba or Rirang is another large populous village at a distance of 14 kms from Moorang, the tehsil hqrs. situated between the villages of Purbani and Rispa. In the local dialect ri stands for Chilgoza and rang means a peak of mountain.This village is situated on the northern flank of the lofty Kinner Kailash group. Its surroundings are full of the trees of edible pine.This as well as another village Rispa are known for their grapes orchards and the alcohol famous grape distilled from the vineyards of Ribba.