- Altitude
- 3,050 m
- Distance
- 13 km from Sangla · 12 km before Chitkul
- Best time
- April – June, September – October
- Ideal stay
- 1 day
About Rakchham
Rakchham is a peaceful village between Sangla and Chitkul, named after the giant rocks (rak) and the bridge (chham) over the Baspa — loved for its riverside camps and meadows.
Rakchham lies in a wide part of the Baspa valley, surrounded by pine and birch forest, waterfalls and snowy ridges. The Rakchham-Chitkul wildlife sanctuary is home to Himalayan black bear, musk deer and the snow leopard.
It has excellent riverside camps and cottages, making it a quieter alternative to Sangla for a night stay.
Things to see & do
- Riverside camping on the Baspa
- Rakchham-Chitkul wildlife sanctuary
- Waterfalls and meadows
- Traditional village architecture
Suggested itinerary
Day 1
Sangla → Rakchham
Short morning drive, walk through the village and along the river, check into a riverside camp.
Day 2
Rakchham → Chitkul → Kalpa
Day trip to Chitkul then continue to Kalpa (65 km) for the night.
Local tips from our drivers
- Nights are cold even in June — carry a fleece.
- Camps close from December to March.
