Reckong Peo
About Reckong Peo
Far From City: 23 kms from city center
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About Reckong Peo
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Time Required:1-2 days
Things To Do in Reckong Peo
Some of the things to do in Reckong Peo include:
Chandika Temple: You can pay a visit to the Chandika Temple which lies at a distance of 3 km from Reckong Peo. The deity of the temple is Chandika. It is a beautiful temple and worth spending time at with family and friends.
Khab: Khab which lies near Reckong Peo at a distance of 2831 m too can be visited with friends and family. Here, at this point, the River Spiti meets River Satluj. It is an admirable place and a little bent from here reaches Tashigang Gompa.
Kalpa: You can also visit Kalpa which is a small village which lies at an elevation of 2960 m in Himachal Pradesh in its Kinnaur district. It lies at a distance of 13 km from Reckong Peo and gives a spectacular view of the scenic beauty. You can get a view of three peaks from here namely Kinner Kailash (6050 m), Jarkanden (6473 m) and Roldang (5499 m).
Reckong Peo Places To Visit
Some famous attractions around Reckong Peo worth visiting include-
1. Bhaba Valley: It is famous for its lush green grass, flowers and thick forests. It acts as a perfect base for trekking to various regions which lie near the valley.
2. Kinnaur Kailash: This mountain range which is situated in Himachal Pradesh lies at an elevation of 6500 meters above sea level and both Hindus as well as Buddhists respect its sanctity.
3. Chango: Chango lies at a distance of 123 km from Reckong Peo. It is very well-known for its excellent quality apples which are grown in its temperature as well as low temperature.
4. Leo: There is an ancient temple dedicated to the local deity Tangtashu in this small village named Leo. It lies at a distance of 105 km from Reckong Peo.
5. Kanam: This small village is worth visiting for its splendid beauty. The Buddhist monastery present which is quite famous and the local deity Dabla-shu.
6. Moorang: Located 33 km away from Reckong Peo it is a beautiful village covered with apricot orchards all over. It has an ancient fort present as well in Moorang which is said to be built by the Pandavas.
7. Ribba: Lying at a distance of 23 km from Reckong Peo, Ribba is known for its orchards, vineyards and Angoori which is the local wine of the place.
8. Pooh: This place is famous for its Buddhist temple which has been dedicated to Sakyamuni/ Lord Buddha.
9. Nako: Nako?s main attractions are the Nako Lake and the monastery present there.
Best time to visit Reckong Peo
The summer season in Reckong Peo is very pleasant and has a moderate climate and is considered as the perfect time to visit the place. The winters get too chilly and the maximum temperature reached is 25 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature being 6 degrees Celsius. The ideal months to visit Reckong Peo are March to June and September to December.
How to Reach Reckong Peo
Reckong Pea is connected to all the main parts of Himachal Pradesh via motorable roads. It can easily be reached by hiring a bus/taxi from Shimla. Reckong Peo is situated 219 km away from Shimla, 328 km from Chandigarh and at a distance of 88 km from Rampur.
It can be reached via railways as well as there is a Railway station situated in Chandigarh as well as Shimla from where a bus can be taken forward. Jubbarhatti airport is the nearest airport which is situated at a distance of 240 km from Reckong Peo.
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