Introducing Rekong Peo
Rekong Peo is the main administrative centre for Kinnaur and an important transport hub, but there’s little to delay the traveller for longer than it takes to arrange the permit for onward travel to Tabo in Spiti. A steep walk above town near the radio mast is the Kinnaur Kalachakra Celestial Palace (Mahabodhi Gompa), with a 10m-high statue of Sakyamuni and great views across to Kinner Kailash. For a longer stay, take the bus uphill to Kalpa.
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Known to locals as ‘Peo’, the town is spread out along a looping road about 10km above the Hindustan–Tibet Hwy. Most hotels are around the main bazaar at the bottom of town or uphill from the bus stand. A set of concrete steps connects the bus stand and bazaar, passing through fragrant groves of wild marijuana.
There is nowhere to change money here. The Tourist Information Centre (222897; 10am-5pm Mon-Sat) below the bazaar provides local information and arranges inner line permits. Uphill from the bus stand, Raj Internet Café (per hr Rs 60; 9.30am-7pm) is the only place to check email.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Keylong-Kaza...Shimla by private car
by vistet 12 May 2012
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Re: Spiti or Ladakh or both?? Kashmir too?
by siamiam 30 April 2012
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Re: Spiti or Ladakh or both?? Kashmir too?
by siamiam 30 April 2012
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