Why Should You go toPangi Valley? what is Special about Pangi Valley
If you have already visited Himachal and you think you have seen all the beauty there, then now you have to think once again. If you want to see the real beauty of Himachal, then go and see the villages in its remote valleys. Pangi Valley is such a very beautiful place. Located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Pangi Valley is at an altitude of 11,000 feet. If after seeing Pangi, you find this place mysterious, then there will be no surprise in it. This place has become even more interesting due to its difficulty! Pangi Valley is very big in itself and covers an area of 1600 square kilometres.
This place is as beautiful as it is peaceful, so if you are tired of urban life and want to seek peace for some time, then instead of the meditation center, you can also plan to come here! Pangi is not just a village; there are many other places worth visiting around here, which tourists usually do not know about.
Language –
The people here talk to each other in Pangwali dialects. People here talk to people coming from outside in Hindi or English so that they do not have any problem in tourism.
Clothing –
The weather in Pangi (#pangi valley) is usually cold every month. But if you come to Pangi (#pangi) in the winter months, then very warm clothes are required because at that time it snows continuously here. Heavy woolen clothes are needed here at that time.
How to reach
Airway: If you want to reach here by air, then the nearest airport is Gaggal in Kangra district. Beyond this you may have to take a bus service; however, if the weather permits, helicopter rides are also available—especially in spring and winter!
Rail Route: The nearest railway station is at Pathankot, from where bus services can be availed.
Road Route: If you want to reach the valley by road, there are three routes. The first is the route from Manali to Killar; the second is the route from Jammu to Killar via Kishtwar; and the third is the route from Chamba to Killar via Sach-Pass.
About Pangi Valley
The recent development of roads has attracted tourists to this place; especially the Sach-Pass route has become very popular. The local people here are able to cultivate land as well as grow cash crops like peas and apples. The valley is mostly inhabited by local tribes, Pangwala and Bhoti, along with some settlements of Hindus and Buddhists. The valley also has a rich local theater scene along with literature, which holds special significance for the people here. Killar is generally a popular tourist destination situated on the banks of the Chenab River. Killar has a stunning temple of Det Nag, which is worth visiting! The largest village in the valley is Dharwas, and you can experience the excellence of the local culture. The greenery with snow on the mountain peaks, huge deodar trees, and a pristine stream of water flowing through the valley further enhance the natural beauty of the place.
Legends of Pangi Valley
Folklore says that Pangi Valley is so remote that the kings of Chamba used to give ‘funeral expenses’ to the officers going there for duty. Due to being far from the main city and the extremely difficult route, there was no guarantee of their return. Also, it is believed that the kings used to send criminals to Pangi as punishment.
5 Main Places in Pangi
Hudan Valley —Hudan/Hudan Bhatori is a tourist attraction in Pangi Valley. Hudan Valley is known for its unique culture of Buddhism and local festivals. This place is 15 km away from Kilar Pangi, and it takes one hour to reach here by bus or other vehicle. There is a pond with footprints, for which there is a legend that when Hanuman ji was going to the Himalayas to get herbs for Laxman ji, one of his feet fell here, due to which some part of the land here collapsed, which later got filled with water. Another legend is prevalent among the people here for this pond, which will be discussed in detail in another blog.
Sural Valley – Sural Valley is one of the biggest tourist attractions. It is geographically 14,500 feet above sea level and is located 25 km away from Kilar Pangi. Both Buddhist and Hindu people live in Sural Valley. The first village is Kanwas, which goes to Rusman, Tai Seri, and the last is Sural Bhatori, which has a significant impact on tourism. Sural Bhatori is also known for its rich culture. There is a famous Buddhist monastery here and also a beautiful waterfall a little further ahead that has not been reached by tourists yet, due to which the sound of the waterfall can be heard echoing far away.
Parmar Bhatori- Parmar Valley is a unique valley; it is a very calm and attractive place that is known for mountains and green land, flowers, and Himalayan trees, which attract visitors. Parmar Valley has rocky areas and mountains with snow peaks.
Chasak Valley- The history here is very old; living here is the most difficult among all the sub-valleys of Pangi. In ancient times it is believed that it was the center of the Buddhist people of Pangi, and there were big monasteries and stupas here. Buddhist people used to trade with Tibet. At that time, Tibet had Pangi.
