Kinnaur is a Mystical land in The Western Himalayas. A magical blend of Hinduism – Buddhism and shamanism, here Gods and demons are worshipped with equal faith. The place and its beautiful inhabitants have special position in old Hindu and Buddhist texts; they are regarded as amorous beings. Its inhabitants are regarded as divine musicians, it is so said that they taught music to the Gods, which can be easily felt here during some ceremonies.

Legend has it that Kinnaur with all its beauty and splendor fell from the clouds to take its place in the Himalayas. It is enclosed bet Zanskar Range to North and Greater Himalaya to south.

Kinnar Kailash (6473 Mts.) or Raldang as called by native Kinnauri’s is one of the most picturesque peaks of the great Himalayas mountain system. A popular local belief also put it as the refuge-place for souls of the dead. There are many legends associated with this mystic mountain.

The mountain acquires different spectacular shades of colors at different times of the day. Kinner Kailash Mountain is regarded as one of the mythical homes of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati.

The journey around Kinnar Kailash is not just merely a visual experience but an intensely spiritual voyage too. The route of Kinnar Kailash Parikarama runs along the foot of the mountain. In the olden times the traditional Kinner Kailash Parikarama was a long journey on foot, over 200kms. Now motor roads have cut down the walk to a five day trek from Thangi in the Tedong valley over Charang Pass (5266 Mts.) to Chitkul in Baspa valley. During the Janam Ashtami (Birth day of Lord Krishna) Festival, which usually falls in the Month of August there is a traditional festival when all the pilgrims from adjoining villages gather at the Village of Charang and embark on the onward yatra of Kinner.