Chitkul
Chhitkul is a village in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. During winters, the place mostly remains covered with the snow and the inhabitants move to lower regions of Himachal.
Chitkul | |
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Mathi temple at Chitkul, the locals say it could be 500 years old. | |
Chitkul Location in Himachal Pradesh, India Chitkul Chitkul (India) | |
| Coordinates: 31.3518411°N 78.4368253°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Himachal Pradesh |
| District | Kinnaur |
| Elevation | 3,450 m (11,320 ft) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 882 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Hindi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 172106 |
| Vehicle registration | HP- |
| Nearest city | Rampur |
| Climate | Alpine climate (Köppen) |
According to a recent study by Centre of Atmospheric Sciences at IIT Delhi, Chitkul has the cleanest air in India.
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