About Baspa River
Baspa is a tributary to Sutlej river. The Baspa River rises near the Indo-Tibetan border and is fed by perennial glaciers. It forms the Baspa Valley or the Sangla Valley - one of the most scenic in Himalayas. The slopes near the river have pine and oak forests. There are several picturesque villages which lie in the vicinity, they include, Chitkul, Rakcham, etc.
Angling enthusiasts can get to do Trout fishing here. Brown and Rainbow Trouts are found here in plenty.
Best time for angling: April and October. Day permit needs to be obtained from the local authorities though.
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Places to Visit near Baspa River
Kamru Fort, Himachal Pradesh
6.8 km from Baspa River - See map
Made of wood, Kamru Fort is located at height of 2600m has an image of Lord Buddha installed at the entrance of the fort. Resembling a tower, this...
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Sangla Meadows, Himachal Pradesh
9.8 km from Baspa River - See map
Sangla Meadows are perfect green verdant meadows that are very refreshing and rejuvenating. Also called Sangla Kanda, these meadows surrounded by...
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Bering Nag Temple, Himachal Pradesh
11.1 km from Baspa River - See map
Bering Nag Temple is the most famous temple in the Sangla region of Kinnaur district and sees a plethora of pilgrims during August or September...
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Rakcham, Himachal Pradesh
22.8 km from Baspa River - See map
Rakcham is not so well know offbeat travel destination which is a culmination point of the beautiful trekking route along the Baspa valley. The...
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Chitkul, Himachal Pradesh
31.5 km from Baspa River - See map
Chitkul village is the last inhabited village before the Indo-Tibetian border gives way to China. It is a village in Kinnaur district of Himachal...
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Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh
31.6 km from Baspa River - See map
Kalpa a quaintly inhabited village in the Sutlej valley is a destination that is famous for its pristine beauty and Apple orchards. Reckong Peo...
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Kagyupa Temple, Himachal Pradesh
31.7 km from Baspa River - See map
Kagyupa Temple at Chitkul offers a beautiful, ancient idol of Shakyamuni Buddha. The carvings of four kings in four different directions on the...
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Pangi, Himachal Pradesh
36.1 km from Baspa River - See map
Pangi or Pangi valley located in Chamba district is a famous trekking destination as it provides untouched and unexplored trekking routes. With...
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Great Himalayan National park, Himachal Pradesh
*38.4 km from Baspa River - See map
Located in Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh state, Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP) is perched at an altitude ranging from 1500 to 6000...
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Dodital Lake, Uttarakhand
*43.2 km from Baspa River - See map
Dodital Lake (also known as Dhundi Lake) in Uttarakhand is a popular trekking destination as it is located at an altitude of almost 10,000 ft....
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Kedar Tal, Uttarakhand
*58.2 km from Baspa River - See map
Due to the high altitude of this lake, you shouldn’t trek here without an experienced local guide. The lake also functions as a base for further...
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Khatling Glacier Trek, Uttarakhand
*59.2 km from Baspa River - See map
Khatling Glacier Trek in Uttarakhand is an adventurous trek that begins from Ghuttu in Tehri district. The glacier is the source of Bhilangna...
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