BANJARA CAMPS, SANGLA VALLEY

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For six months every year, the Himalayan valleys of Kinnaur and Spiti emerge from a thick cloak of snow. At a height of 2,700 mts the Banjara camps are surrounded by towering mountains on all sides and is set on the banks of the Baspa river that surges through the valley.

Sangla valley village is on a slope with houses rising one above the other with gigantic Kinner-Kailash peak (6,050m) towering over it. Apart from Banjara camps, Sangla valley is also famous for Kamru Fort. This fort was the place where Rajas of Kinnaur were crowned. Now this fort is dedicated to Kamakshi Temple. The Goddess idol was brought from Guwahati (Assam).

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The Sangla Valley Camp stays open from April to October. However, temperatures vary with the seasons. May to September have pleasant days (light woolens) and cold nights while April & October have pleasant days. The night temperature may dip to 5 degrees.

 HOW TO GET THERE

Reaching Sangla Camp from Shimla

You would have to take the road route from Shimla to reach Sangla. From Shimla, Sangla is an 8 hrs drive (for first time drivers this time may be around 10 hrs).

From Chail / Shimla to Karcham (the turnoff point on NH 22) is 221/209 kms. Please take a right turn at Karcham. And at around 18 kms down the road, you will hit Sangla. 6 kms ahead of Sangla you would spot the "Banjara Camp" sign on the right. Take a right turn from here to reach the Banjara Camp parking lot at the base of the hill.

PLACES TO VISIT AROUND THE RETREAT

CHITKUL: Last village on the old Hindustan-Tibet trade route.

SANGLA MEADOWS: Full day walk to the green pastures.

RAKCHAM: Beautiful 4 hrs walk along the Baspa river to Rakcham village.

BASPA RIVER: This river flowing along the valley is great for trout fishing.

BATSERI VILLAGE: Just across the camp, this village is an excellent example of the great hill architecture. The local devta temple here is a must see.

ACCOMMODATION
17 fully furnished tents with attached bath and 24 hrs running water. 

TOUR ENDS 

• Breakfast, lunch, dinner
• Accommodation on twin share
• All applicable taxes.

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