Eastern Himachal Pradesh Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
district of Himachal Pradesh, India
About Eastern Himachal Pradesh
Buddhism dominates the area, and its proximity toTibetandLadakhis evident in the people and culture. Eastern Himachal Pradesh is home to Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti valleys. Kinnaur bordersTibeton its eastern end. Most of the villages of Kinnaur lie at quite a high altitude, some close to 4000m. It's a dry and very cold area, and in the right season (July-August) its quietness, great visibility, wonderful views and somewhat mysterious atmosphere all make it a great area to explore. Lahaul is mostly just passed on the way to Ladakh or Spiti but its temples and monasteries deserve a visit. Its valleys are green as the Monsoon rains leak across the first range of the Himalaya and are stopped by the next one. This fertile climate has its disadvantages though as the northern slope of the Rohtang
Eastern Himachal Pradesh Travel Guide Sections
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