India /Himachal Pradesh /Kinnaur /Rekong Peo

Reckong Peo or Peo as it is called by the locals was commonly known as the Land of the Gods. This place is a wonderful showcase of the beauty that the Himalayas have to offer to us. This is a place that the Gods will definitely inhabit. The headquarters of Kinnaur district, Peo is a treasure in the midst of the Himalayas. Reckong Peo is a sleepy town in the midst of the great Himalayas which is famous for its apple orchards. Inhabited by the Kinnauri people, this is also a land of a very different culture which survives in today’s date of modernisation. Of course the apple orchards, the pine tree smell and the stately deodars make it a place which is mighty difficult to actually resist. Reckong Peo was very rarely known till a few years back and it is still a place very rare people visit. Thus the nature here is untouched and undiminished in its glory. It should definitely be experienced. Also visible from Reckong Peo are two of the greatest wonders of the Himalayas. The Shivling rock and the Kailash mountain visible from this little place and the importance of these places do not need to be highlighted. This place was a part of old Tibet and you need a special licence to get there which is easily available. But the point is get to this place, so unexplored and so new yet a land existing for so long. Lipa-Asrang Sanctuary, Rupi-Bhaba Sanctuary and Rakchham-Chhitkul Sanctuary are some of the places that showcase the unique biodiversity of this place in the Himalayas. This is the other treasure that you can find in these lands and make you truly believe in beauty.

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Category : Pilgrim

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 172107

STD Code: 1786

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Best Time to Visit:  October to February.

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Reckong Peo is the district headquarters of Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh. This small town has all facilities like medicine, Electronics accessories like cameras, shops etc. The best in this small town is the view of majestic snow covered peak of Kinnaur Kailash. Innerline-permit for the neighboring Lahaul & Spiti districts can be arranged from here. This town is the entry point for Kalpa town. Kalpa is one of the main tourist attraction point for the view of Kinnaur Kailash peaks. Roads to Kalpa remains closed in winter months due to snow fall but traffic remains open upto Reckong Peo in winter seasons also. From here trekking to the peak of Kinnaur Kailash is arranged. It takes maximum 4 to 5 days to complete the trekking upto the Shiva Linga and return to Peo. All necessary arrengmetns including porters are to be arranged for this trek. However the view of Shivlinga is very sharp and clear at Kalpa. It is very difficult to locate the Shiva Linga from the group of hills at Reckong Peo.

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By Air : There is no direct flight to Kinnaur and the nearest Airport is Shimla which can be reached from Delhi.

By Train : There is no Rail service to Kinnaur and the nearest Railway Station at Shimla is connected by a narrow gauge line from Kalka (96Km.)

By Bus : There are regular buses to the town of Rekong Peo .

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Kinner Kailash Cottage ; Off Main Rd, Near Zonal Hospital, Tehsil Kalpa, Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh 172108, Kothi, Reckong Peo, Himachal Pradesh 172107 ; Ph – 01786 226 159 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Little Chef Hotel & Restaurant ; Reckong PEO, & Spillo NH22 Kinnaur, Yuwaringi, Reckong Peo, Himachal Pradesh 172107 ; Ph – 01786 222 133 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Ridang Hotel Restaurant And Bar ; Rekong Peo, Himachal Pradesh 172107
; Ph – 01786 222 767 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

Luxury – Rs. 2501 and above

Hotel Rangeen ; ITBP Road Shimla, Yuwaringi, Reckong Peo, Himachal Pradesh 172107
; Ph – 01786 222 246 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water.

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• Little Chef Hotel & Restaurant ;  Reckong PEO, & Spillo NH22 Kinnaur, Yuwaringi, Reckong Peo, Himachal Pradesh 172107 ; M –  01786 222 133 ; Food Serve :  Indian

• Ridang Hotel Restaurant And Bar ;  Rekong Peo, Himachal Pradesh 172107 ; M –  01786 222 767 ; Food Serve :  Indian

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Sazo ; Venue:  Rekong Peo ; Period :  January ; Details:  This festival is observed in the month of January. On this day the people take their bath in the natural springs and few even go to Satluj river for bathing if they happen to live near the river. Poltus, rice, pulses, vegetables, meat, halva, chilta and pug are the principal dishes prepared on this occasion. In the morning the family god is worshiped with the food except meat. The hearth is also worshiped near Noon time, the deity is brought out and worshiped with wine and halwa A fold dance is held. Thereafter the deity is believed to have gone to Kinner Kailash.
Phagul or Suskar ; Venue:  Rekong Peo ; Period :  February/March ; Details:  It is celebrated in the month of February/March. In this festival the sprit of Kanda (Peaks) called Kali is mainly worshiped, the festivals lasts about a fornight and is celebrated all over Kinnaur. Each day of the festival is called by different names and several peculiar functions are held each day. On the last day a feast is prepared and people worship kali on the roof of the houses and then partake of the food. It is believed that after the function and festival are celebrated with full zeal Kali the spirit feels happy and blesses the villagers with prosperity and plenty in the coming years.
Baisakhi or Beesh ; Venue:  Rekong Peo ; Period :  April ; Details:  It is celebrated in the month of April. The villagers prepare food like Poltu, Halwa and Keyshid. The image of the goddess is brought out of the temple and a fair is held in the Santang. It is an occasion to get together and to dance and drink. This festival marks the end of winter season also. New woolen clothes are worn from the wool spun during the winter.

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