Places to visit in Sangla

To get close to nature, you can opt for hikingwhile exploring the area on your own. Try camping near Baspa River. 

Kamru fort is one of the oldest and most visited monuments in Sangla. It is situated about 2 kilometres away from Sangla and set in a very picturesque site. This place used to be the palace of monarchs of Bushahr, who reigned over this area. The fort is very famous for its artistic Kinnauri Architecture and beautiful locales. To enter the fort you have to go through a series of gates which would lead you to the majestic stone and wood tower like structure of the Kamru fort. The building is a two storey structure set over a pedestal of stone. The façade is festooned with elaborate wood work and a doorway in the form of a balcony. There are twotempleson the Kamru fort property, which has a steady flow of pilgrims and worshippers.The Kamru Fort is a piece of art and a must visit if you are vacationing in Sangla.

The Baspa River has 300 MW Hydro Electric project run by a public sector company SJVN Ltd.  It is another famous landmark of Sangla. 

This Fables mountain range is the biggest landmark of most of the places in Baspa Valley. Revered by Hindus and Buddhists, the snowy Mountain range offers some of the most charming natural views in Himachal Pradesh. KinnerKailash is at an altitude of 6500 meters above the sea level. According to some mythological and religious texts,KinnerKailash was once the abode of Lord Shiva, when he was trying to hide from a Demon called Bhasmasur. KinnerKailash is also well-known for one the most treacherous treks in Himachal Pradesh, the Charang La.

Sangla Valley is part of Kinnaur and is culturally very rich. Most of the Kinnauri populations either follow Hinduism or Buddhism. Kinnauris are beautiful people and like wearing beautiful clothes and jewellery. They are also very fond of music, dance & singing. People in Sangla speak Hindi, Nepalese, Kumaoni and English. Some people also speak Sikimmese and Lepcha languages.

Baspa River gives the Sangla Valley a perfect back drop and is haven for campers. This scenic river has the same catchment area as River Ganges and is fed by the glaciers all-round the year. The Baspa River is haven for fishermen and provides some of the best trout fish in the valley. The Trout farm near Baspa River is very famous and you can get permits to fish.This soothing river is also a huge attraction for campers. 

The wood carving centre is indeed one of the star attractions in Sangla Valley. The Tibetan Wood Carving Centre houses beautiful hand carved Tibetan relics andartefacts. The centre is located near The Saffron Farms in the fringes of Sangla. The objet d'art on display in the Tibetan Wood Carving centre,are rare items of delicate and beautiful artistry. The place is a feast for the eyes and the best part is that you can actually buy some original Tibetan wood craft here. 

There are no parks and gardens in Sangla; however, children would love a visit to The Trout Farm, near Baspa River. The picturesque meadows and tranquil milieus give you excellent spots for having picnics with the young ones. You may even check out some suitable places and go camping with kids. 

The Bering Nag temple is dedicated to the worship of God Jagas. Every year between August and September, a fair is held at the temple called The Fulaich Fair. Since, the temple is located in the centre of the town it is the hub of most religious activities in Sangla.

The Badrinath Temple is also located in the premises of Fort Kamru. This ancient temple dates back to almost 15 Century AD. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu just as it is counterpart in the town of Badrinath in Uttarkhand. The Temple in Kamru, is also a location of fair which happens once in every three years. The fair is held in the honour of Lord Vishnu and is followed by a procession in which the idol of the temple is taken to the place where River Ganga originates, Gangotri. The fair is very famous amongst the locals and also attracts pilgrims. 

The temple is also called Kamakshi Temple, and is located in the premises of Fort Kamru. The goddess Kamakhya, is an avatar of Shakti, associated with Lord Shiva’s first wife Sati. Kamru Fort has a deity sculpture of KamakshiorKamakhyaDevi on the upper floor, which according to the legends was brought here hundreds of years ago from Guwahati, Assam. The Kamakhya Devi Temple is an important destination for Hindu pilgrims and tantric believers.

Located in Brelengi, Rekong Peo, this palace is also known as the Mahabodhi or Brelengi Gompa& Sangla Buddhist Monastery. The Palace is known for a massive 10 meter high statue of Sakya Muni. This palace has great views of the beautiful Kinner Kailash Mountain range. The Kinnaur Kalchakra Celestial Palace is also considered as one of the fabled residences of Lord Shiva. There is a 79 feet tall Shivaling, which changes colour a several times during the course of the day. A Gompa was also constructed nearby, which is famous because a Kalachakra ceremony was done here by his Holiness the Dalai Lama in 1992. The palace attracts a lot of Hindu and Buddhist devotees.