Kinnaur himalayas
General Info
· The Satluj Saga
· The Story of the Baspa
Valleys· Hangrang valley
· Ropa valley
· Bhaba valley
· Other places of interest
· Nilchar
· Kalpa and Peo
· Pooh
· Moorang
Climate and Vegetation
People
· Kinners
· Traditions and Culture
· Livelihood
· Villages in Kinnaur
Religion
· Hinduism
· Buddhism
· Superstitions and Beliefs
Fairs and Festivals
Art and architecture
History
| Hangrang valley The second largest valley by size, the Hangrang Valley is situated along the border of Kinnaur with Tibet and Spiti. There are only about eight villages in this tract. The region is extremely rugged and barren and vegetative growth is very poor. Cultivation is difficult and a considerable proportion of the population depends on animal husbandry for its livelihood. |
Ropa Valley or Shyasho Valley or Sangnam valley
Formed by the Ropa river, this valley is also known as the
Shyaso or Sangnam Valley. The Ropa River passes through an
inhabited tract of about 13 km, of which 8 km are fit for
cultivation. There are fruit orchards in this valley. Other
parts of this valley have poor vegetation except for stunted
pine and birch.
Bhaba Valley or Wangpo Valley
The Bhaba or Wangpo Valley is formed by a small tributary of
the Satluj River. It has a number of villages. A large
hydroelectric project is coming up in this valley.
Other valleys in Kinnaur include the Tirung Valley, the Gyanthang or Nesang Valley, the Pejur or Leppa Valley, the Keshang Valley, the Mulgoon Valley, the Tidong Valley and the Yula Valley.
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