Chitkul is like a painting. Wooden houses with slate roofs, the crystal clear Baspa river flowing alongside, and snow-clad peaks in the backdrop. It is famous for its potatoes, considered some of the best in the world. A walk through the village lanes takes you back in time.
The Last Village
Chitkul Travel Guide
End of the Road
Chitkul is the last inhabited village on the Indo-Tibet border. The air here is the cleanest in India.
✦Cleanest Air
✦Baspa River
✦Mathi Devi Temple
✦Potatoes
Recommended Tour
Rohru to Kinnaur Expedition
7 Days Rohru → Kinnaur 5.0
Deep dive into the tribal heart of Himachal. Experience the unique culture and festivals of the Kinnauri people.
Baspa Valley
Tribal Culture
Remote Villages
Essential Guide
Getting There
24km from Sangla.
Best Time & Weather
Best Months
April to October
Expectations
Cool summers, snowy winters.
Things to Do
- ✦Riverside picnic
- ✦Visit 'Hindustan ka Aakhri Dhaba'
- ✦Temple visit
Frequently Asked Questions
01.Drone ban border villages?
Strictly banned in Chitkul. ITBP monitors area.
02.Can we go to Tibet?
No, border is closed and manned by ITBP.
03.Is it cold?
Yes, chilly even in summer evenings.
04.Where to eat?
Hindustan Ka Aakhri Dhaba is famous.
05.Stay options?
Zostel Chitkul, homestays, and riverside camps.
06.Road condition?
Good till Sangla. Sangla-Chitkul is narrow.
07.Famous crop?
Chitkul Potatoes and Peas.