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| TOURISM ACTIVITIES IN SUMMER |
| RIVER
RAFTING |
| Best
period September. Koksar to Udaipur (90 Kms) , Darcha to Udaipur (70Kms). Koksar the gateway of Lahaul-Spiti is best location for White Water
Rafting, from here one can enjoy rafting upto Tandi bridge, the point of confluence of
Chandra & Bhaga to become Chenab or Chanderbhaga entering through Pattan valley, the
grain bowl of Lahaul. The other rafting route is from Darcha-Jispa and Gemure on
Keylong-Leh route. |
| PARAGLIDING |
Best time June to
September. Suitable areas are Jispa, Sumnam, Dalang, Triloknath.
Joy ride para
gliding, (twin rides) is available at Marhi and Rohtang. Even the short duration training
course in para gliding is available. |
| FISHING
& ANGLING |
| Trout
fishing and angling can b enjoyed at Sissu & Jispa. |
| CAMPING
SITES |
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addition to Sarachu the last frontier on Leh-Manali route having Camping Site with a tent
colony Darcha, Jispa, Gemur, Tandi, Koksar and Sissu the camping sites offer you a
bountiful back to nature camping experience. Several private individuals are offering
tentage/catering at these sites. A beautiful lake, waterfall, majestic snow clad mountains
in full moonlight night at Sissu was painted even by N.Roerich. |
| JEEP
SAFARI |
Best
time July to Oct.
- Keylong to Leh : 365 Km. Darcha, Baralacha, Sarchu, Pang,
Upshi and Leh.
- Keylong to Kaza : 188 Km. Tandi, Sissu, Koksar, Chhatru,
Batal, Kunzom Pass, Losar, Rangrik and Kaza.
- Keylong to Manali : 115 Km. Tandi, Sissu, Koksar, Rohtang
Pass, Marhi and Manali.
- Keylong to Udaipur : 55 Km. Tandi, Jahalman, Thirot,
Triloknath and Udaipur.
- Keylong to Kilar : 130 Km. Tandi, Udaipur, Tindi, Purthi and
Killar.
- Keylong to Tsomo riri : Darcha, Baralacha Pass, Serchu,
Upshi and Tsomo riri.
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| ROCK CLIMBING & TREKKING |
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Mountaineering Institute sub centre at Jispa offers you a very safe and adventurous Rock
Climbing & Trekking under the guidance of trained guides & instructors.
Best time for trekking is from June to September. Detail Trekking Routes with Maps For Trekking, Rock Climbing & Sking contact:
Directorate of Mountainering & Allied Sports,
Aleo, Manali-175131, Tel: 01902-252342, Fax: 01902-252137
or
Indian Institute of Skiing and
Mountaineering,
C-1, Hutments, Dalhousie Road, New Delhi-110011.
Tel: 011-3016179, Fax: 011-3011518
or
Incharge Mountaineering Institute,
Jispa, Keylong(Lahaul Block)
Tel: 01900-233230
Tourist Permits :
Permits for foreigners visiting Spiti area are available from:
The Offices of the Resident Commissioner, Himachal Bhawan,
27 Sikandra Road, New Delhi-110001
Tels: 011-3716574, 3716125
Deputy Commissioner, Shimla 171001
Tels: 0177-253535, Exchange No: 0177-251201 to 251204, Fax: 0177-253535
Deputy Commissioner, Kinnaur 172107
Recokng Peo
Tel: 01786-222252, Fax: 01786-223342
Deputy Commissioner, Kullu
175101
Tel: 01902-222727, Fax: 01902-225396
Deputy Commissioner, Lahaul Spiti
Keylong-175132
Tel: 01900-222501, Fax: 01900-222502
Additional Deputy Commissioner,
Kaza (Spiti)
Tel: 01906-222202, Fax: 01906-222215
The permit is not required if you are
travelling from Manali via Kunzom Pass to only Kaza & Ki. For
more details on Inner Line Permit & Downloadable Application Forms. |
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| TOURISM ACTIVITIES IN WINTER |
SKING
Sking in snow is one experience, which one can even enjoy in Lahaul in the month of April,
for snow skiers there is plenty to offer at Babog, Patsieo, Keylong, Udaipur. Expert
skiers can even ski from Keylong to Manali.
for sking purpose
different ski slopes are |
| SUMNAM SKI SLOP : One of the
largest ski slopes in India. 8 Km. from Keylong. The slope is 6.5 Km. long and width
ranging 2 to 4 Km. For stay two mountain huts one owned by Layul Mountaineers and Skiers
Association Keylong and other one is owned by Great Himalayan Adventure Sports Sumnam.
There are around 20 local houses who accommodate the tourists and also provide Indian and
local food on payment. The houses are equipped with all modern facilities like phone,
T.V., flush latrines & bath with geysers, cozy warm rooms. Camp fires are arranged by
local clubs. For ski equipment and mountain guides one private ski tours provide all kind
of sking equipment. |
| KARDANG SKI SLOP : 4 Km. from Keylong. Good
ski slopes opposite to Keylong. For stay one mountain hut at Barbog and around 25 local
houses for accommodation (local style). |
| GONDHALA SKI SLOP : One of the
biggest in Himachal. 15 Km. from Keylong and for stay one rest house and villagers may
also accommodate on request. |
| TRILOKNATH SKI SLOP : Gentle slopes good for
beginners. Snow condition is best in March and April. For stay temple sarai with
comfortable bedding. One can also stay at Udaipur 16 Kms. by jeep. |
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| WILD LIFE WATCH |
| The Snow
Cock, Ibex, Marmots, Snow Fox, Silver Carp, Trout are rare wild life stocks to watch. |
Rivers, Lakes, Peaks, Glaciers & Passes |
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