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	Kinnaur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kinnaur is one of twelve administrative districts of Himachal Pradesh, India.
		Portions of Kinnaur are situated high in the Himalaya, where vegetation is sparse and consists primarily of hardy grasses.
		Kinnaur also came under the influence of the Guge kingdom of Tibet between the 9th and 12th centuries.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kinnaur (1212 words)

	Kinnaur, Keylong
		Kinnaur, the land of fairy tales and fantasies, has a spectacular terrain of lush green valley, orchards, vineyards snow clad peaks and cold desert mountains, it is the border district of
		Kinnaur is also rich in flora and faruna and its culture and language is different from other parts of the state.
		Kinnaur, the tribal district of Himachal Pradesh, is about 250 km away from Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh and is situated on the NH-22 (Hindustan Tibet Road).
	hptdc.nic.in /cir0401.htm (1883 words)

	Kinnaur Valley,Kinnaur Valley in Himalaya,Himalayas Valley Tours,Valleys in Himachal Pradesh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Kinnaur is one of the most scenic but less known districts of Himachal Pradesh.
		Buddhism is prevalent in the northern and central regions of Kinnaur.
		Kinnaur is a land of legends and mythology.
	himachal.indiantravelportal.com /valleys/kinnaur.html (675 words)

	Kinnaur Travel, Tour Packages, Tours, Hotels, Holidays Or Vacation In Kinnaur
		Kinnaur, the land of fairy tales and fantasies, has a spectacular terrain of lush green valley, orchards, vineyards, snow clad peaks and cold desert mountains.
		Kinnaur is a breathtakingly scenic and sparsely populated valley.
		The gushing rivers of Kinnaur abound in trout-the angler's prize catch, their waters have over the centuries carved beautiful gorges across this picturesque land and fostered one of the most unique societies on there banks.
	www.makemytrip.com /destination/kinnaur/kinnaur.htm (823 words)

	Kinnaur Himachal Pradesh
		The remote tracts of Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti are bound together by a rich Cultural tradition, rivers, steep mountains, valleys and passes.
		Sarahan, gateway to Kinnaur, is revered as one of the shakti peeths and the seat of power of the Bushair rulers.
		Recong Peo is the Headquarter of the district Kinnaur.
	123himachal.com /kinnaur.htm (999 words)

	Travel in Himachal Pradesh, Tourism in Kinnaur, Kinnaur Tourism India, Tourism of Kinnaur, India Tourism
		Kinnaur, with its colorful and hospitable population, can be an absolute delight for the ones who admire the highlanders.
		Kinnaur is a border district, located in the southeastern part of the northern state of Himachal Pradesh.
		Kinnaur holds three of world's grandest mountain ranges-the Zanskar, the Greater Himalaya, and the Dhauladhar-and the famous 4,573-meter-high Kinner Kailash mountain by whose side is the seventy-nine foot vertical rock formation that resembles a Shivalinga and changes color as the day passes.
	www.tourism-of-india.com /kinnaur.html (1125 words)

	Kinnaur Guide, Sangla valley Tour, Travelling in Himachal Cities, Himachal Pradesh Tour, Himachal pradesh tour info
		Kinnaur has got the spectacular terrain of lush green valleys, orchards, vineyards, snow clad peaks and cold desert mountains.
		The landscape varies from the luxuriant green orchards of the scenic Sangla valley to the stark magnificence of the of the Hangarang valley.
		The gushing rivers of Kinnaur abound in Trout-the angler's prize catch, their waters have over the centuries chiseled beautiful gorges across this picturesque land and nurtured one of the most unique societies on there banks.
	himachal.indiantravelportal.com /kinnaur (1449 words)

	India Travelogue - Destinations: Travel Guide to Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The border district of Himachal Pradesh, Kinnaur is also rich in flora & fauna and its culture and language is different from other parts of the state.
		Kinnaur, the tribal district of Himachal Pradesh, is about 250 km away from Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh and is situated on the national Highway No. 22 (Hindustan Tibet Road).
		Kalpa is one of the biggest and beautiful villages of Kinnaur district.
	www.indiatravelogue.com /dest/him/hp6-kinnaur.html (1652 words)

	Preserving Shiva’s Abode,Himalayan Kinnaur, indian culture, indian heritage, people of india, tours in india, valleys ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Kinnaur is flanked by Spiti on its west, Tibet on its north and east, and the districts of Kullu, Shimla and Garhwal (Uttaranchal) in the south.
		In the south is the lush green Baspa Valley and the picturesque Kalpa district.
		Geographically, trans-Himalayan Kinnaur occupies two thirds of the total area of Kinnaur, but has only 15 per cent of the population, which is predominantly Buddhist.
	www.indiaprofile.com /heritage/shiva-kullu.htm (704 words)

	Discover India - Kinnaur (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Close to the border with Tibet, entry to Kinnaur was restricted even for Indian nationals till 1993 and foreigners still have to register themselves.
		Kinnaur holds three of the world's grand mountain ranges - the Zanskar, the Greater Himalaya and the Dhauladhar and the famous 4,573 meters high Kin ner Kailash mountain by whose side is the seventy-nine foot vertical rock formation that resembles a Shivalinga and changes colour as the day passes.
		Kinnaur is home to some of lndia's oldest traditions and legends.
	www.pugmarks.com /d-india/kinnaur.htm (1058 words)

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		If Himachal Pradesh is known as the abode of the gods, the breathtakingly beautiful districts of Kinnaur and Spiti located deep in the lap of the Himalayas must surely be their private chambers.
		It is famous for its exquisite murals and stucco sculptures that bear a striking resemblance to the paintings and sculpture in the Ajanta caves.
		The shift from Kinnaur's heavenly forested and pretty landscape to the stark, spectacular scenery of Spiti is apparent as you start traveling from Jangi (where the inner line starts) towards Sumdo, the gateway to the Spiti Valley.
	www.banjaracamps.com /media/article.php?id=86 (1673 words)

	History - Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh)
		In the absence of authentic historical record the early history of Kinnaur region is obscure and the reference of the Kinnaura or Kannaura and there land is by the large confined to legends and mythological accounts.
		It would be worthwhile to look at the region of Kinnaur alongwith general conditions of northern India particularly the hilly regions of Himalayas during the period from 6th century B.C. India was divided in to sixteen geat janpadas and several smallers ones.
		It was the Thakur of Kamru who proved strongest of all the other chiefs of the area and annexed their territories by force sometime after the fall of the Kanauj Empire and laid the foundation of the state of Bushahr, to which the region of Kinnaur belonged till the dissolution of the state very recently.
	hpkinnaur.nic.in /history.htm (1268 words)

	Jamyang Foundation
		Jampa Choling Monastery is situated in Kinnaur, a district of Himachal Pradesh state.
		Kinnaur is a fairly remote area, with limited medical facilities.
		In Kinnaur, is possible to get worms from the water; so be sure to take extra precautions and drink only boiled water, purified water, or bottled soft drinks.
	www.jamyang.org /TravelTipsKinnaur.htm (355 words)

	Zanskar (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Kinnaur is the valley of the Sutlej and it's main tributary, the Baspa.
		Little is known of the early history of Kinnaur though the Tibetan kingdom of Guge probably held sway here from the 9th to the 16th century.
		The mythological history of Kinnaur is contained in the chironings, a fascinating oral history of the origin and times of important deities, recited at important events and festivals by the hereditary oracle of each deity.
	www.geocities.com /Yosemite/5112/kinnaur.html (564 words)

	Kinnaur Tourism,Tourism in Kinnaur,Kinnaur Travel Guide,Travel Guide Kinnaur,Tourism Info Kinnaur,Kinnaur Tourism ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Kinnaur located in the dizzying heights of the Himalayas, with passes that remain closed for six months linking them with the rest of the world, Kinnaur, Spiti and Lahaul were till now a forbidden land.
		Kinnaur is a breath takingly scenic and sparsely populated region.
		Kinnaur is also home to some of India's oldest legends, and the religion of its people is a remarkable mix of Hinduism and Buddhism.
	www.123indiatourism.com /himachal-pradesh-tourism/kinnaur-tourism.html (412 words)

	Kinnaur trekking in india,spiti trekking in india,trekking in india,kinnaur trek india,spiti trek india. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Kinnaur trekking in india,spiti trekking in india,trekking in india,kinnaur trek india,spiti trek india.
		This trek combines the green of the Kinnaur region with the stark desolateness of the Spiti valley.
		The trek begins at Kafnoo in Kinnaur and crosses over the Pin Bhaba pass at 4865 meters, the most frequently used crossing by the locals.
	www.mountainadventures.biz /summits_Kinnaur_Spiti_Trek.html (859 words)

	Culture and Beliefs
		The Kinnaur society is divided into two broad occupational groups- peasants and the artisans possibly of diverse ethnic origin.
		In the lower Kinnaur the houses are two storeyed and built of stone and wood.
		The religion of upper Kinnaur is mostly Buddhism, having the institution of Lamaism.
	hpkinnaur.nic.in /culture.htm (1612 words)

	India Travel Info (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		About 230 Km from Shimla, Kinnaur is located in the dizzyling heights of the Himalayas, Kinnaur is the land of fairytale and fantasies.
		This is a strikingly beautiful place of Himachal Pradesh, where the icy waters of the river Sutlej and its tributaries have carved deep gorges through the high ranges.
		Kinnaur is gifted by spectacular terrain of lush green valleys, orchards, vineyards, snow clad peaks and cold desert mountains.
	www.india-travel-info.com /northindiastates/himachal/kinnaur_kangra.html (710 words)

	Kinnaur District (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		From the riotous green of the Sangla Valley filled with orchards of apricots, peaches, chilgozas and apples to the magnificent desolation of the Hangrang Valley, Mother Nature's portrait is an ever changing one in Kinnaur.
		This land lying on the ancient trade route between India and Tibet, ringed by the majestic mountain of the Himalayan and Dhauladhar range is the land of plenty.
		In the lush land live the descendants of the Kinners-the demi gods of the Hindu pantheon, whose deeds have been immortalized in epics and the poems of ancient Sanskrit poets.
	www.visiteastindia.com /kinnaur.html (1032 words)

	stirn-vanham.com: Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, Sarahan, Nako, Kinner Kailash, Baspa Valley, Sangla
		Kinnaur, the land of the mythological Kinnaras is a deeply laced-in terrain along the Sutlej River with many side valleys, by which the district is thoroughly divided.
		The southern area of Kinnaur may be regarded as a transition zone between Hinduism of the Indian plains, a unique animism of local kind - especially snake worship - and Buddhism, prevalent in the hills.
		Although the climatic conditions may be considered as extremely hard the people of Kinnaur are well-acclimatised to their surroundings bearing strong yet fine natural features and characteristics typical for all mountain folks.
	stirn-vanham.com /Pages/Kinnaur.html (517 words)

	Kinnaur Travel, Tour Packages, Tours, Hotels, Holidays Or Vacation In Kinnaur
		Kinnaur is well-known for its superb treks with some of the most picturesque views.
		The trek in Kinnaur lets you see the lovely valleys of Sangla and Bhaba and is open to tourists with permits.
		Kinnaur is accessible from Shimla either by car or bus.
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	himachaltourism, Himachal Tourism, Himachal pradesh, himachaltourism.net, Himachal Tourism Travels Information, Shimla, ...
		Kinnaur is situated on the Indo Tibetan border.
		The river rises on the southern slopes of Kailash Mountain, near Mansarovar in Tibet and passes through the Kinnaur valley.
		Sarhan is famous as the gateway to Kinnaur and is at a distance of 40 km from Rampur.
	www.himachalholidays.com /kinnaur.html (576 words)

	Kinnaur District (Himachal Pradesh - India) Home Page
		Kinnaur surrounded by the Tibet to the east, in the northeast corner of Himachal Pradesh, about 235 kms from Shimla is a tremendously beautiful district having the three high mountains ranges i.e.
		The much honest people which have strong culture and beliefs generally follow the Buddhism and Hinduism believe that the Pandavas came and resided in the land while in the exile.
		In the ancient mythology the people of Kinnaur are known as Kinners, the halfway between men and gods.
	hpkinnaur.nic.in (295 words)

	Kinnaur
		Kinnaur is remote mountainous district between Shimla and the Tibetan border.
		The region was de-restricted in 1991 and travel to and arround Kinnaur is now possible with easy-to-obtain permits.
		Kinnaur is drained by the Sutlej river, which flows from close to Mt Kailash in Tibet.
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	kinnaur, kinnaur-backpacking himachal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Nestled between Tibet in North and Higher Himalayas in South is Kinnaur- the valley of mighty Satluj, scenically captivating gorges, soaring peaks, contrasting luxuriant forests and barren landscape.
		Kinnaur, the tribal district of Himachal Pradesh, is about 250 km away from Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh and is situated on the NH-22.
		Besides Kalpa, the places of interest are `Kinnaur Kalchakra Celestial Palace`, which is around 30 minutes steep hike from the village and treks upto the God `Shesering` temple deep into the Pangi village.
	www.whitefieldz.com /kinnaur.htm (1860 words)

	Great Escape Routes Welcome to the most Spectacular Mountains of the world-The Himalayas
		Kinnaur- A tribal fascination A dream destination for an eco-friendly tourist :- Tribal societies, any where in the world provides some of the most fascinating travel experience to a visitor.
		Kinnaur is also home to some of India's oldest legends.
		From Shimla through picturesque Kinnaur with variety of its beauty, as you drive through N. H-22 you drive through the haunting landscapes of Spiti and Lahaul the cold desert of Himachal Pradesh.
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	Trekking in Spiti, Lahaul. Kinnaur, Zanskar, Kullu, Miyar, Ladakh, mountain expeditions in the Indian Himalayas of ...
		Kinnaur, Zanskar, Kullu, Miyar, Ladakh, mountain expeditions in the Indian Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu Kashmir viz.
		Lahaul and Spiti, its largest districts are clasped by Ladakh, Tibet, Kinnaur and Kullu valley.
		On the south of Kinnaur is Sangla valley - stunningly beautiful in the entire range.
	www.indiaodyssey.com /adventure_lahaulspiti.html (735 words)

	Rimo Expeditions (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Spiti which means "Middle Country" lies between Tibet, Ladakh, Kinnaur, Lahaul and Kulu and share the same dry terrain.
		These two valleys and Kinnaur which lies to the south of Spiti.The simple inhabitants of this mountain region follow mainly Buddhism in great faith as can be seen from the ancient monasteries that these regions have.
		The Lahaul, Spiti and Kinnaur region is a land of legends and mythology.
	www.rimotreks.com /lahulity.html (540 words)

	Shimla Kinnaur Spiti Lahaul Himalayan Jeep Safari India Book
		Kinnaur the tribal district of Himachal Pradesh consists of POOH, MOORANG, KALPA, NICHAR and SANGLA.
		Kinnaur is in the lap of the high Himalayan mountains rugged and cragy terrain which has fascination and beauty of its own.
		Last but not the least, for the anthropologist, scholars, writers and artists, the attractive tribal inhabitation of this tribal region where the Hindu, Buddhists cultures meet.
	www.indiabook.com /travel/adventure/kinnaur.html (268 words)

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