Location - Kinnaur

Elevation - 2,300M And Above

Difficulty Level - Moderate & Extreme

About Trekking in Kinnaur

One can experience the high altitude trekking in Kinnaur and various treks that involve mountain passes like in Rupin pass and Buran Ghati that begins in Rohru town of Shimla and ends In Sangla Valley of Kinnaur. One can experience yatra treks (pilgrim trek) of Kinner Kailash or the Kinnaur Kailash, which is one of the 5 Kailash. One can enjoy calmness and peace with magnificent views of the high mountains and deep valleys like very few have ever done.

About the Trekking Activity

Trekking is an aspect of walking undertaken with the distinct purpose of exploring and admiring the scenery. It usually takes place on tracks in regions of relatively unspoiled nature. Trekking has been compared to meditating because when you climb up to a mountain peak it has an interesting way of calming you down.  You are so aware of your surroundings that it feels relaxing and tiring at the same time since one has a lot of walking to do. Trekking is a positive walking experience that is a mix of hiking and walking in which one can take a multi-day excursion admiring the panorama of rural areas, ridges, and the valleys.

Best Time to Visit in Kinnaur

• The best time to visit Kinnaur is from April to October as it is the beginning and end of the summer season.
• The winters are harsh and it is not recommended to visit the destination from November to March as the snow can block the roads adversely and cold weather in Kinnaur can be a lot harsh.
• Kinnaur in Summers 
• The only and the best time to visit the destination is from April to June and September to October. The destination of Kinnaur can be easily accessed in the months and enjoyed as the winters are harsh in the destination, but also in summers, one needs to carry a light layer of warm clothes due to the strong winds that flow in the district throughout the year. The temperatures in summers remain from 5 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius.

How to Reach Kinnaur

Kinnaur by Air

Kinnaur can be reached by air till Shimla covering approximately 500 km in just 1hour 30 minutes and the ticket cost per person will be around 1300 INR, from Delhi to Shimla. From Shimla to Kinnaur it is around 250 km that one needs to cover in a car, cab, or bus to reach Kinnaur. Crossing the Mid-Himalayas and reaching between the high and mid-Himalayas, the journey takes around 8 to 9 hours to reach Reckong Peo.

Kinnaur by Railways

Kinnaur can be reached by railways till Shimla from Delhi to Kalka then from Kalka to Shimla that will take 14 hours to reach Shimla. One needs to switch between 2 trains and a car, car, or bus to complete the full journey and reach Reckong Peo. From Shimla to Kinnaur it is around 250 km that one needs to cover in a car, cab, or bus to reach Kinnaur. 

Kinnaur by Road

Kinnaur has good connectivity of roads like any other destination in the Himalayas it would take around 750 km from Delhi to Kinnaur bus passing through Shimla. The journey involves crossing through the plains, mountains and reaching high mountains. One coming in the personal car should be well known to drive in mountains and with another person in the car to drive as the journey is long and tiring for the people traveling in the bus the cost will be about 1000 INR and above to travel by bus. One reaches Kinnaur by car or cab.

Things to Carry

• ID Proof: Carry a valid ID proof issued by the government.
• Clothing: Warm clothing (Down Jacket/Fleece Jacket, Woolen Cap/Scarf, Hat, Lowers, Woolen & Cotton Socks, Thermal wears), Cotton Towels, Trekking/Hiking shoes & other comfortable regular wear.
• Toiletries: Lip Balm, Wet Wipes, Skin Moisturizer, Sunscreen.
• Medical: Personal medicines (if any), Mosquito repellent, prescribed medicines for high altitude sickness, Dehydration salt.
• Miscellaneous: Trekking Poles, Sunglasses, Rubber Slipper, Power Bank, Candy, Dust Mask, etc.

Do’s and Don’ts in Kinnaur

Do’s

• Do wear a good pair of shoes while trekking.
• Do carry warm clothes.
• Do carry your essentials.
• Do wear a mask.
• Do carry your sanitizer.
• Carry a light backpack.
• Carry a water bottle.
• Carry a medical kit for personal usage.
• Carry sunscreen and sunglasses.
• Help everyone on the trek.

Don’ts

• Do not overstrain steep gradients.
• Do not wear and trek woolen clothes.
• Do not litter here and there in public places or nature.
• Do not play loud music on treks.
• Do not dirty the water streams.
• Do not carry above 9 kg of package.
• Do not disrespect the locals.
• Do not walk on the cliff.