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	Nir Halman's Home Page - Adventures in India 1
		The Kinnaur district is located close to the Indian-Tibetan (Chinese) border and the people there are a mixture of Indians and Tibetans.
		Eventually we reach the pass - Rupin La. The pass marks the border between the Kinnaur district to the Garhwal district.
		Kinnaur Kialas (6,050m') (I bought the photo in Kalpa.).
	www.math.tau.ac.il /~halman/summer01/letter1.htm

	Travel Corporation of Ladakh: Discovery
		Lahaul and Spiti Lahaul and Spiti, the largest district in Himachal Pradesh, is a vast area of high mountains and narrow valley bounded by Ladakh and Tibet to the north, Kinnaur to the east and the Kullu Valley to the south.
		This uninspiring collection of buildings forms the district headquaters of Kinnaur, three km above the main road.
		The last village in the district before entering Kinnaur, Sarahan is spectacularly located above the Sutley River.
	www.tcladakh.com /himachal.htm

	Travel in Himachal Pradesh, Tourism in Kinnaur, Kinnaur Tourism India, Tourism of Kinnaur, India Tourism
		Kinnaur is a border district, located in the southeastern part of the northern state of Himachal Pradesh.
		Located 240 km from Shimla and 7 km from Powari, Rechong Peo is the headquarters of the Kinnaur district.
		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

	Khoj - Directory for 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, it is the border district of Himachal Pradesh
		Himachal Pradesh Kinnaur K innaur, border district of Himachal Pradesh, Kinnaur is also rich in parts of the state.
		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
	khoj.com /Life_and_Family/Travel/Himachal_Pradesh/Kinnaur

	Water Sports
		Spiti is on the northern border of Kinnaur -- the boundary being formed by the rivers Spiti and Pare Chu near the Indo-Tibetan border.
		It is the largest valley of Kinnaur, extending in a northeast to southwest alignment for a length of about 140-km along the Satluj River.
		To the east lies the Ngari region of Tibet; the Dhauladhar range forms its southern boundary, separating it from Uttarkashi District of Uttar Pradesh and the Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh.
	www.indian-adventure-tours.com /water-sports-in-india/sutlej-river-rafting-expedition.html

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		SHIMLA: Pea farmers in Himachal Pradesh's land-locked Kinnaur district are worried about their crop as it could take weeks before transport facilities are restored in the flood-ravaged mountain region.
		Shimla, July 6 (IANS) Pea farmers in Himachal Pradesh's land-locked Kinnaur district are worried about their crop as it could take weeks before transport facilities are restored in the flood-ravaged mountain region.
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	kinnaur.networklive.org

	Travel in Himachal Pradesh, Tourism in Kinnaur, Kinnaur Tourism India, Tourism of Kinnaur, India Tourism
		Kinnaur is a border district, located in the southeastern part of the northern state of Himachal Pradesh.
		Located 240 km from Shimla and 7 km from Powari, Rechong Peo is the headquarters of the Kinnaur district.
		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

	Himachal Pradesh - India travel & tourism information
		The 12 districts of Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan and Una were re-organized into the districts of the state in 1972-73.
		Till October 1966, Himachal Pradesh comprised only of six hill districts of Mahasu, Mandi, Chamba, Sirmaur, Bilaspur and Kinnaur.
		Himachal Pradesh was formed into 10 districts and was declared a state on January 25, 1971, with Shimla as its capital.
	www.bharatheritage.in /himachal-pradesh (548 words)

	Water Sports
		Spiti is on the northern border of Kinnaur -- the boundary being formed by the rivers Spiti and Pare Chu near the Indo-Tibetan border.
		It is the largest valley of Kinnaur, extending in a northeast to southwest alignment for a length of about 140-km along the Satluj River.
		To the east lies the Ngari region of Tibet; the Dhauladhar range forms its southern boundary, separating it from Uttarkashi District of Uttar Pradesh and the Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh.
	www.indian-adventure-tours.com /water-sports-in-india/sutlej-river-rafting-expedition.html (548 words)

	BHRAMAN : A monthly magazine on travel and tourism
		East of Simla, the Kinnaur district lies on the Tibetan border in Himachal Pradesh.
		The most picturesque valley of the Kinnaur district is Sangla.
		The 2,680 metre high valley situated on the banks of the Baspa River and is flanked by the Kinnaur Kailash in the North and Garhwal Himalayas in the South.
	www.bhraman.com /places_to_go/hillside/sangla.html (548 words)

	Adventure Tours - Trekking in Himachal
		Kinnaur district in many ways exemplifies the attractive medley that is Himachal.
		From the roadhead at Chitkul (11,000 ft) in Kinnaur district, five to six trek (3C) days over the Rupin Pass lead to Naitwar in the Tons Valley, over the Borasu Pass (3D) to the Harkidun valley and the Larnkhaga and Chotkhaga passes (4C) to Harsil in the Bhagirathi Valley.
		Strewn along the massive gorge of Sutlej, this part of the state also has some of its highest peaks including Leo Purgyol and Kinnaur Kailash.
	www.jetairtours.com /himachal_trek.htm (548 words)

	1Up India > India > Himachal Pradesh > Geography of Himachal Pradesh state.
		Kinnar Kailash : Height 6050 meters in Kinnaur District
		Leo-Pargial : Height 6791 meters in kinnaur district
		Kailash peak : Height 5656 meters in Chamba
	www.1uptravel.com /states/himachalpradesh/geography.html (548 words)

	Kinnaur - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kinnaur is one of twelve administrative districts of Himachal Pradesh, India.
		By 1960, political, ethnic, and cultural considerations led to the area being reorganised, forming the present Kinnaur district.
		Portions of Kinnaur are situated high in the Himalaya, where vegetation is sparse and consists primarily of hardy grasses.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kinnaur (548 words)

	Preserving Shiva’s Abode,Himalayan Kinnaur, indian culture, indian heritage, people of india, tours in india, valleys , mountains in india, shiva, hindu gods, Archaeology in india
		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 (548 words)

	Kinnaur Himachal Pradesh
		Recong Peo is the Headquarter of the district Kinnaur.
		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.
	123himachal.com /kinnaur.htm (548 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.
		It has been recently thrown open to the visitors and now one can start from Shimla to Kinnaur, Spiti, Lahaul to Manali or to Leh.
	www.indiabook.com /travel/adventure/kinnaur.html (548 words)

	History - Kinnaur (Himachal Pradesh)
		However with the lapse of paramountcy, the Kinnaur then known as Chini tehsil was merged to form a part of then Mahasu district.
		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.
	hpkinnaur.nic.in /history.htm (548 words)

	Mountain Expeditions - Treks - Kinnaur Kailash Circiut
		The Kinnaur Kailash Range borders the district of Kinnaur in the south and is dominated by the Kinnaur Kailash (6349m) and Jonkarden (6473m) peaks.
		Kinnaur was forbidden to trekkers till a few years ago, consequently these trails have been less used.
		SPECIAL INTEREST: For the religious minded, the circumambulation of the Kinnaur Kailash Mountain is a coveted pilgrimage.
	www.mountain-expeditions.com /treks/kinnaurkailash.html (548 words)

	Kinnaur
		Kinnaur is remote mountainous district between Shimla and the Tibetan border.
		Kinnaur is drained by the Sutlej river, which flows from close to Mt Kailash in Tibet.
		The region was de-restricted in 1991 and travel to and arround Kinnaur is now possible with easy-to-obtain permits.
	www.bharatinmyeyes.freeservers.com /kinnaar.html (548 words)

	kinnaur, kinnaur-backpacking himachal
		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.
		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.
		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 (548 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.
		In the ancient mythology the people of Kinnaur are known as Kinners, the halfway between men and gods.
		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.
	hpkinnaur.nic.in (548 words)

	India Travel Info
		This is the most charming and beautiful place of entire Kinnaur district.
		Kinnaur is gifted by spectacular terrain of lush green valleys, orchards, vineyards, snow clad peaks and cold desert mountains.
		About 230 Km from Shimla, Kinnaur is located in the dizzyling heights of the Himalayas, Kinnaur is the land of fairytale and fantasies.
	www.india-travel-info.com /northindiastates/himachal/kinnaur_kangra.html (548 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 (548 words)

	Jamyang Foundation
		Jampa Choling Monastery is situated in Kinnaur, a district of Himachal Pradesh state.
		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.
		Kinnaur is a fairly remote area, with limited medical facilities.
	www.jamyang.org /TravelTipsKinnaur.htm (548 words)

	District Kinnaur
		Kinnaur district is situated in the eastern part of the state.
	www.sisihimachal.com /kinnaur.html (548 words)

	About Kinnaur Travel & Tourism, Travel Guide, Sightseeings, Tour Packages, Hotels, , Himachal Pradesh
		Kinnaur very much near to the Tibetan part has varied natural environs; from lush green pastures to cold desert mountains and from vineyards to snow capped mountains.
		The cultural race of Kinnaur is different from the rest of the state as is its language.
		About Kinnaur : Kinnaur, the land of fairy tales and fantasies, was a part of the Rampur Bushar state which ruled the area for a long time.
	t2himachalpradesh.com /place-info.php?place=143-Kinnaur (548 words)

	Manali Adventure Jeep Safari Himalayan Shimla Kinnaur Spiti
		The tribal district of Himachal Pradesh, Kinnaur consists of POOH, MOORANG, KALPA, NICHAR and SANGLA.
		Kinnaur is in the lap of the high Himalayan mountains rugged and terrain which has fascinating and beauty of its own.
		According to the 1991 census, it has been recently thrown open to the visitors and now one can start from Shimla to Kinnaur, Spiti, Lahaul to Manali.
	www.travelji.com /adventure/manali.htm (548 words)

	visit kinnaur himachal pradesh, kinnaur information, kinnaur info
		Kinnaur, the north - eastern frontier district of Himachal Pradesh is a secluded region, rugged and mountainous and lies on both the banks of the Sutlej.
		It is believed that Pandavas spent here some time during exile in Kinnaur and from here they moved towards the Kailash Parvat.
		visit kinnaur himachal pradesh, kinnaur information, kinnaur info
	www.travel-himachal.com /kinnaur-gen.htm (548 words)

	Sangla Valley, Kinnaur, Himachal
		About 90 kms before Sangla, and forming the gateway to the Kinnaur district, this town is famed for the Bhimakali temple with links to the Mahabharat age.
		Besides the backdrop of the mighty Shrikhand peak, Sarahan also offers a lovely drive to Daranghati another scenic location.
	www.sanglavalley.com (548 words)

	Himachal Pradesh, Northern India .... Incent Tours
		The last village in the district before entering Kinnaur, Sarahan (2165 meters) is 174 km southwest of Shimla and offers some extremely beautiful pastoral scenes-fields and orchards surrounding slate-roofed houses.
		Kinnaur has for centuries been a major trans-Himalayan corridor, the Hindustan-Tibet Caravan Route being still used by villagers and trekkers.
		Buddhism arrived thanks to the tenth-century Kings of Guje, who ruled what is now southwestern Tibet and the hospitable Buddhist inhabitants of upper and middle Kinnaur are an indispensable part of the real feel of Kinnaur.
	www.incent-tours.com /nhp4.htm (548 words)

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