A cold desert mountain valley, Spiti is located high in the Himalayas in the north-eastern part of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name "Spiti" means "The middle land", i.e., the land between Tibet and India. Known for its scenic destinations, it is also popular among travellers for various other reasons. Consisting on interesting locations in its itinerary is one of the. In this blog, we will discuss one of the destinations that you can cover while you’re on your Spiti Valley trip.
Travellers come to Chitkul to relax in the solace that this small village provides. It is one of the best places to spend some time away from the hustle-bustle of city life with not much going on in the village. With no internet connectivity in this beautiful location, it makes you feel disconnected from the world. So, if you’re an explorer who likes travelling to off-beat places, you have come to the right place.
Last Point in India
Chitkul is the last point in India where you can travel without a permit. Yes, you read it right. It is located in the Kinnaur Valley which is surrounded by Tibet on the east, Kullu on the west, Garhwal on the south and Spiti Valley on the north. And although the Indo-Tibet is about 90Kms from the Chitkul Village no one has permission to move past the border without a permit. That makes Chitkul a thrilling destination to travel to due to which it is also called “India’s Last Village”.
Population of 1000
Chitkul is a remote and small village with very less people actually living in it. It has a population of only 1000 people and they all live in identical houses. The people of Chitkul are extremely warm and all their income is generated through tourism. So, one thing is for sure that you’ll see great hospitality and the welcoming culture of the locals.
India’s Last Dhaba
Since Chitkul is said to be India’s Last Village, you’ll be amused to know that it has a Dhaba that has a huge signboard saying “Hindustan Ka Aakhiri Dhaba”. Well, which is absolutely true because it really is located at the point where India’s border ends. Apart from its fascinating name, you’ll find delicious food in this Dhaba and have a great time chatting with other tourists and locals at the spot.
We hope that you don’t forget to visit this beautiful village, Chitkul on your next Spiti Valley trip and keep in mind to include the location in your Spiti Valley tour package. And do not hesitate to explore it only because it is a not-so-popular spot, because this is what makes this place unique in today’s times of crowded travel locations.
