Chitkul
छितकुल
A village at the end of the Baspa Valley, at an altitude of about 3,450 m. It is known as the 'last village' on the India–Tibet border road.
Chitkul is the last village on this road that visitors can freely access. Beyond it lies a border control zone. The village preserves old wooden and stone houses and the Mathi Temple, dedicated to a goddess. Riverside meadows and glacial moraine plains face the snowy peaks. The 'Last Tea Shop in India' is a popular photo spot. The drive from Sangla takes about an hour, so you can visit as a day trip or stay overnight in a village guesthouse. The altitude is high and the mornings and evenings are cold, so watch for altitude sickness.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Rakchham
- Batseri
- Kinnaur Kailash
- Sangla Valley
- Kamru Fort
- Reckong Peo
- Kalpa Village & Narayan-Nagini Temple
- Chandika Devi Temple, Kothi