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Kinnaur Kailash Range, Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh
Kinnau Kailash is a mountain range of Kinnaur district is the most magnificent mountain range in the Himalayas.

Kinnaur Kailash RangeAs the name suggests Kinnaur Kailash is a mountain range situated in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Kinnaur Kailash Range is perched at an average elevation of 6,050 m above mean sea level. It is the most magnificent mountain range in the Himalayas and is considered sacred by the Hindus and the Buddhists and is a pilgrimage site.

The Kinnaur Kailash Range forms a boundary with the district of Kinaur in the south. In Hinduism it is believed that Kinnaur Kailash is the home of Lord Shiva who is said to meditate here during the winters. There is a huge Shivling, which is a symbolic representation of Lord Shiva. Some prominent peaks in the Kinnaur Kailash range are Jorkaden Peak (6,474 metres), Kinnaur Kailash Peak (6,500 metres), Phawarang Peak (6,349 metres) and Saro Peak (6,080 metres). One of the prime attractions here are Baspa Valley (Sangla Valley).

The mountain range also offers exciting trekking facilities and trekking begins from the charming village of Kinnaur District, Kalpa. The nearest railway station and airport are at Shimla.

(Last Updated on : 23/01/2009)
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