One of the most charming valleys in the whole Kinnaur District, Sangla Valley is a perfect getaway from the hustle bustle of the swarming cities. It is named after a beautiful village by the same name.
The Sangla Valley is a deeply carved cleft between burly mountain slopes, where evergreen forests rise to alpine meadows crowned by snowy summits. Village cores here feature temples built in traditional Kinnauri style of timber and stone with heavy slate roofs.
Sangla, the only town, hides its fascinating old section completely out of view from the road. Thereafter, the valley has essentially just three villages, including Batseri across the river, which has won prizes for cleanliness, and Rakchham, which sits in an intriguing chaos of large boulders. After the Mastrang police checkpoint the already beautiful valley gets ever more spectacular with sharp-sculpted snow peaks towering ahead above Chitkul. All main settlements have temples worth perusing.
Best Time to Visit
Overall, the climate of Sangla is quite pleasant throughout the year, although the winters tend to be a bit harsh.
Visit Sangla in summers or monsoon to explore the place to its best, but if you are visiting during winters, make sure you carry a woollens.
