Discover the Beauty and History of Dumti Border in Chitkul | Himachal Pradesh

Dumti Border is a significant location in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, located in the quaint village of Chitkul. The border marks the point where India’s border meets with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. This border is not only strategically significant, but it also offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Himalayan mountains, making it an ideal destination for nature lovers and…

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Chitkul, Himachal Pradesh

Chitkul (or Chittkul) is a village in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. During winters, the place mostly remains covered with the snow and the inhabitants move to lower regions of Himachal.

In the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh lies Chitkul, a little village. At a height of 3450 metres, it is the last inhabited village near the Indo-Tibet border, as well as also the last location in India one can travel to without a permit. Travelers typically remain at Sangla and plan a return trip to Chitkul the same day. The river Baspa is a constant companion on this trip from Sangla. The surroundings, like the rest of Himachal, are included snow clothed mountains as well as differing tones of apple orchards, mustard areas as well as vegetation. The valley is known for its great quality potatoes and peas. The weather, cold and unpredictable, can be harsh. The Goddess of Chitkul resides in a temple here believed to be 500 years of ages. Reverence to the siren is a should by the Parikrama pilgrims.

The Kagyupa temple has a highly valued old image of the Shakyamuni Buddha, a Wheel of Life mandala and four Directional Kings on either side of the door. Chitkul is practically the last point of the famous Kinner Kailash Parikrama as one can hitch a hike from here onwards.

After one crosses over the 5,242 m high Charang Pass, it is a long and steep run down through slithery scree slopes to Chitkul(3,450m). The powerful goddess of Chitkul is the only non-Buddhist deity to which respect must be paid by the Parikrama pilgrims.  Chitkul is situated around 40 km from Karcham, the place where road bifurcates from Hindustan-Tibet Road (NH 22). The Sangla Valley is a delight for nature lovers; especially the stretch after Raksham and right up to Chitkul. The valley is extremely beautiful, on the left bank of the Baspa River are snow-clad mountains and on the right bank the whole terrain is full of apple orchards and wooden houses.

Chitkul is start point for Lamkhaga pass trek and Borasu pass trek. Nagasthi ITBP post is 4km and Ranikanda meadows is 10km trek from Chitkul.

How to reach Chitkul :

1.      Bus : Delhi – Simla – Chitkul

                   Delhi – Chitkul

2.      Rent-a-Car : From Delhi

3.      Train – Nearest railway station is Dehra Dun

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