How To Reach Sangla Valley

About Sangla

Sangla means ‘Pass of Light’ in the Tibetian language referring to the sunlight received by the Valley during the day. Sangla is also crowned with the tag ‘Switzerland of India’. This scenic town delighting tourists with its mesmerizing Himalayan ranges, pine forest, dense Oak forest, gushing glacier streams, and the pristine Baspa River flowing through the Sangla Valley also carries a great Tibetan influence. Sangla Valley is undoubtedly a bliss for nature lovers relishing in the calmness and sterile environment of this all raw destination of Himachal Pradesh. Till the year 1989, a visit to Sangla valley was limited to permits for outsiders as it is located close to the China border. One of the reasons that Sangla is famous for the Apple orchards in Sangla. Sangla Valley is one of the most important apple-growing regions of Himachal Pradesh. Sangla Valley also abodes beautiful Apricot Orchards. One should miss a chance to feast on this region’s red juicy apples and the feel explosion of its rich flavors on the taste buds. The locals here work in Apple plantations and tourism-related businesses from April to November as the major source of income in Sangla Valley remains Apple plantations and tourism. The locals here also produce apple wine which is recommended to wine lovers. Curiosity for the culture and tradition is a prevailing emotion while visiting a place, one can experience those by trying the local costumes, traditions ad lifestyles of the Tibetian and Hindu habitats of this region. One can also visit the local huts located in the meadows of the Sangla Valley with the spectacle of the Kinnaur Kailash Mountain Ranges. Along with the memories, a tourist also takes back souvenirs from a destination. There are many options for souvenirs in Sangla like apples, handwoven Shawls, Kinnauri Caps, and wooden items exquisitely designed hand-carved from Tibetian Wood Carving Center. The famous festival of Sangla Valley, ‘Fulainch’ is an annual flower festival celebrated with complete enthusiasm. Sangla is a good-to-go destination for all types of tourists as the tow is base for many adventurous high altitude treks luring the adventure junkies and amazing exhibition of culture, history, and tradition pleasing the holidaymakers.

How to reach Sangla Valley

Sangla Valley By Air

The nearest airport to Sangla Valley is Bhuntar Airport at a distance of 242 km. Apart from that, another nearest airport to Sangla Valley is Jubbarhatti Airport of Shimla a 234 km which receives flights from major cities of India like Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, etc. Later the journey can be recommenced by local transport like cabs and taxis.

Sangla Valley By Rail

The nearest Railway station to Sangla Valley is Kalka Railway Station as there is no reach of railways in Sangla Valley. Another nearest railway station to Sangla Valley is Chandigarh as it majorly connects with many cities of India. Later bus or taxi can be taken to for further journey. The railway station is well connected by many cities of India.

Trains from Delhi to Kalka and Chandigarh

Unchahar Express
Himalayan Queen Express
New Delhi Kalka Shatabdi Express
Pashchim SF Express
Sachkhand SF Express
Delhi Hoshiyarpur Express

Trains from Mumbai to Chandigarh are

Pashchim SF Express
Bandra Terminus -Chandigarh
Kerala Sampark Kranti
Goa Sampark Kranti

Sangla Valley By Road

The nearest route accessing Sangla Valley is NH05. Many buses of HRTC(Himachal Road Transport Corporation) run regularly from Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab. The roads have a terrain due to the elevation of the valley, but the beautiful scenery of lush green forests and blue skies make it enjoyable even with the tough roads. Also, private buses are available from Chandigarh which takes 10 hours to cover the journey of 310 km.

Distance:

Delhi to Sangla Valley is approx. 563 km
Chandigarh to Sangla Valley is approx. 344 km
Shimla to Sangla Valley is approx. 220 km