Nako

Himachal

In the upper region of Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh lies a beautiful village called Nako. The village is as small as the name itself. What makes this small hamlet different from all other villages in Kinnaur is a beautiful lake and its clear blue water kissing and nudging the village with circular, gentle ripples lulling its inhabitants to a deep sleep.

Altitude: 3,662 m (12,014 ft)

Distance from

Delhi: 665 km

Chandigarh: 420 km

Shimla: 314 km

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Perched on the edge of a small, beautiful lake reflecting mirror image of snow-clad mountains overlooking single- and double-floored mud houses, and willow and poplar trees painted yellow in fall colors, Nako is a small village in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. Proximity to Indo-Tibetan border makes this village sensitive restricted zone. An Inner Line Permit is required to …

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Planning a Trip

Money If you’re traveling to this area, try and keep cash in your pocket as there is not ATM in this village. No luxury hotel is available here, but small home stays built in traditional manner will make you feel at home. Camping under the star-studded blue sky is also another great option. Discuss it out Talk to us or …

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Getting Around

Sitting on the edge of a lake, Nako is a beautiful village situated an altitude of 3,662 meters. Nako is the largest village to sit at this altitude. The village has a total population of not more than 600-700 people. On one side, the village is surrounded by Nako Lake, and well-ploughed fields on the other. Mud and stone houses …

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History & Culture

Nako is situated in the upper Kinnaur region. The village has not any extant textual record, such as royal chronicle, genealogy, or lengthy inscription record. Rather the village seems to have resided at the margins, both physically and politically, of the major power centers controlling the region to which it belonged. Given the accumulation of Buddhist art and the numerous …

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Nako – a small village in upper Kinnaur – has a refined and composed artistic cultural heritage that has been flourishing in this hamlet for centuries. Some of the most striking examples that portray societal and cultural tradition of this village are seven temples and monasteries. Nako Lake is the most famous landmark of the area. The village is well …

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