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Sissu, also known as Khwaling, is a picturesque village located on the banks of Chandra River in Lahaul Valley. At an altitude of about 3200 m, and only 6 km away from the North end of the recently opened Atal Tunnel, Sissu attracts tourists all-year long. The village is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, glacial rivers, waterfalls, and roads lined with willow and poplar trees. With a population of just over 2000 people, Sissu is also the ideal location to get a glimpse of the daily lives and the Buddhist culture and architecture of Lahaul valley. Sissu forms a base and a gateway to 3 major destinations in the Himalayas - Ladakh, Lahaul and Spiti. As it is close to Manali, Sissu is also a popular day trip destination, even though Sissu deserves a stayback for a day or 2. Apart from exploring the scenic hamlet, Sissu is known for its various nature trails with stunning views over mountains and river valleys, fishing trips, trekking, camping, rock climbing and star hazing. Visitors can also take day trips to nearby destinations such as Keylong or further to Jispah. Sissu Lake is a man made lake in Sissu valley and a popular tourist attraction. Located near the helipad, the lake overlooks the Sissu Waterfalls in Chandrabhaga River. During summers, the lake comes (Read More) alive and there are a few activities like boating. You can also trek or zipline to the waterfalls. Birdwatching is another popular activity, as migratory birds such as the Siberian wild geese and ducks v...

Raja Gheypan Temple islocated in the remote village of Sissuin DistrictLahaul and Spiti in Himachal Pradesh. This ancient temple is an important cultural and historical landmark of the entire Lahoul the region. In this article, we will explore the Raja Ghepan temple’s history, architecture, festivalsof the local Lahouli people and other places of interest nearby. Let us first know a little bit about the Lahoul and Spiti district and then we will provide some helpful tips for visitors planning to explore the area. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Lahoul and Spiti District Himachal Pradesh Lahaul and Spit is a tribal district in Himachal PradeshIndia. Lahoul and Spiti are two different valleys. Lahoul is surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains, glaciers, rivers, waterfalls making it a perfect destination for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Lahoul is also known for its rich cultural heritage, with Hinduism and Buddhism religion being followed with the later being the predominant religion practiced here. Lahoul and Spit are also home to several monasteries and ancient temples. One such temple is the Raja Ghepan temple located in Sissu. Raja Ghepan Temple History The famous temple of ‘Raja Geypan’ is situated in Sissu.Raja Ghepan (Gyephangin the local dialect) is the most revered and presiding deityof Sissu and the entire Lahaul Valley. As per the legend and belief of the people of Lahoul, Raja Gheypan was a powerful king who once ruled over the ent...

The first time I heard Sissu was in a blog while I was looking for hidden gems to visit in Himachal Pradesh. As I always mention that I avoid visiting crowded and commercial, touristy locations. Rather, I prefer visiting isolated, remote places in Himachal. And that’s how I ended up visiting Shangarh . But that quest didn’t just limit to that village only. There were many places where I had to go, there were many places I had to explore. When I spent a few hours in Manali and decided to take a road trip to Atal Tunnel, passing through Solang Valley, I had no idea if I would find myself staring at Sissu Waterfall & lake. I was lucky that I met some people who planned this short trip to Sissu waterfall and that’s how I got to visit this secluded village in Lahaul district. Read Here – Have you ever visited a waterfall? Or how many waterfalls have you visited? This is something that has always fascinated me, since childhood. The word itself brings a feeling of joy. This was the second waterfall of Himachal Pradesh that I was visiting, as far as I remember. Before that, I had visited Bhagsunag Waterfall There is a small trek to the waterfall from McLeod Ganj. I visited Khajuraho where I got to spend some time at and Raneh Waterfall . Anyways, so for me, this was no less than a magical place. I was more than happy since I was taking an unplanned trip to Sissu Waterfall. If you want to know should you visit Sissu Waterfall or not, you first have to understand if you are someone ...

Lahaul Valley of Himachal Pradesh in the northern part of the country has become the most popular tourist destination of Himachal due to its easy approach after the opening of the In 2022, as many as 6,22,988 vehicles carrying about 20 lakh tourists entered Lahaul Valley, which further has many small valleys, is home to the beautiful landscapes, towering peaks, deep valleys, hanging glaciers, rivers, monasteries, temples, a mix of Hindu-Buddhist cultures and winding roads. Lahaul and Spiti are two sub-divisions of Lahaul-Spiti district. Lahaul and Spiti are divided by the mighty Kunzum pass. However, jurisdiction of Spiti valley begins from Koksar, beyond Gramphu, but its first village is Losar, on the other side of the Kunzum pass. Keylong in Lahaul is the administrative headquarters of the district. Lahaul-Spiti is the largest district of Himachal in terms of geographical area. Lahaul-Spiti is popularly known as mini- How to reach Lahaul Valley Lahaul valley is just 33 km from Manali along the Manali-Leh highway. The valley starts from the northern end of the Atal tunnel. Atal tunnel is the bridge between Manali and Lahaul. Before tunnel, Lahaul was reachable via Rohtang pass. Rohtang top, 51 km from Manali, is the boundary of Manali and Lahaul valley. District headquarter Keylong is 72km from Manali. Sarchu is the last point of Lahaul on the Manali-Leh highway. Raveena Tandon in Lahaul Valley in November 2020 Places to visit in Lahaul Valley Lahaul is a new tourist plac...