Sangla situated at the height of 2700 m above the sea level and 95 km from Sarahan and 70 km from Kalpa. It is one of the most beautiful village of Kinnaur, across the river Baspa and faces the majestic Sangla Valley. These are spectacular sights at the time of sunrise and sunset as the sun rays touches the snowy peaks with crimson and golden light. The Baspa Valley starts at Sangla and ends at Chhitkul. The valley is surrounded by forested slopes and offers views of the high mountains. Its location in the greater Himalayan range gives it a milder climate than the plain. Until 1989 outsiders could not enter the valley without a special permit from the Government of India, due to it's strategic position on the Indo-Tibet/ China Border. The Baspa River flows in the Sangla Valley which is rich in pine nut orchards, Royal red apples, Cherry Trees and glacial streams with trout. The main villages in the valley include Sangla, Chhitkul, Rakcham and Batseri. Access : Nearest Airport (267 km) and Rail Station (244 km) is at Simla. The old Indo-Tibet road connects Sangla to the NH-22 (The Hindustan Tibet Road) which bifurcates to Kalpa from Karcham. Buses and Taxis are available at Simla and Rampur. One can also reach Kalpa via Jaluri Pass from Manali and via Kunjam Pass from Keloyng. Climate : In winter, the temperature can drop to below freezing point when heavy woolens are required and for summers light woolens are recommended.