The last inhabited village before the Indo-Tibet border in the Baspa Valley, known for wooden houses and dramatic mountain backdrops.
Chitkul sits at over 3,400 metres in the remote Baspa Valley, its traditional wooden-and-stone houses, prayer flags and terraced fields set against high snow peaks. Its remoteness and untouched rural character make it a sought-after, if logistically demanding, location for landscape and cultural photography.
Nearest landmark
Baspa River bridge — 300 m
Nearest airport
Shimla Airport (Jubbarhatti) — 235.0 km
Parking
Open roadside parking at the village entrance
Full address
Chitkul, Sangla Valley, Kinnaur District, Himachal Pradesh 172108
Entry timings
Daylight hours (village closes to outside traffic after dusk)
Open days
Monday - Sunday
Closed on
None
Drone policy
Drone flying near Chitkul is heavily restricted given its proximity to the Indo-Tibet border; permission from local authorities is mandatory.
Permission requirements
Permission is required for shoots at this location. See the process below.
Permission process
An Inner Line Permit is required for all visitors travelling beyond Chitkul; photography within the village is generally fine, but commercial shoots should inform the local panchayat.
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