India /Himachal Pradesh /Kinnaur / Sangla

Sangla is located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The town of Sangla is located in the Baspa valley, which is a very picturesque location in the state. This town is located at a distance of around 2700 metres, and it is located near the Baspa River. This makes the setting all the more beautiful, thus making Sangla an ideal summer holiday destination. There are many places that you can visit during your trip to the town of Sangla. The main tourist attraction in this region is the Kamru Fort, which is an old fort that has now been converted into a Hindu temple. This fort houses a temple that is dedicated to the main deity Goddess Kamakshi Devi. The temple has an image of the chief goddess in the third floor, and the ground floor is occupied by a huge statue of Lord Buddha. This site draws a lot of tourists throughout the year, and many pilgrims also flock to this temple in order to see the exquisite architecture of the fort.

Quick Facts-Edit

Category : Hill Station

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 172108

STD Code: 17864

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Best Time to Visit:  March – June, September – December

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How to ReachEdit

By Air : There is no airport in Sangla.

By Train : The nearest railway station is located in Kalka, and travelling through train is an ideal option too. Train fares are cheaper and range around Rs 150 to 280, but taxi fares from Kalka to the town of Sangla will cost around Rs 5000 for a one way trip.

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By Taxi : Taxis and Auto rickshaws are easily available for moving about in the city.

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Kinnauri Shawls ; Local market ;  Local market, Sangla. ; Ph/M:  N.A.
Kinnauri Cap ; Local market ;  Local market, Sangla. ; Ph/M:  N.A.

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Holi ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  The “festival of colours” is indeed celebrated in a very colourful manner in Sangla and is one of the biggest festivals for the natives.” The atmosphere is really charged up during the celebrations.
Navratri ; Venue:  N.A. ; Period :  N.A. ; Details:  Navratri (Nine Nights), dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga occurs twice every year and is celebrated with much pomp and show in Sangla. During the nine days of the festival nine different forms of the Goddess is worshipped. It is really a wonderful experience to be a part of these festivities in Sangla.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Beware of pickpockets as Sangla is a major tourist city in India.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Fire Brigade : 101
• Police : 100

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