- Altitude
- 2,290 m
- Distance
- 230 km from Shimla · 200 km from Kaza
- Best time
- All year
- Ideal stay
- 1 day
About Reckong Peo
Reckong Peo is the district headquarters of Kinnaur, with the main bus stand, markets, ATMs and hospital — and the base of Kinnaur Taxi for pickups across Kinnaur and Spiti.
Peo is where most journeys into upper Kinnaur and Spiti begin. You will find fuel, ATMs, pharmacies and the Inner Line Permit office here, along with dhabas serving thukpa, momos and rajma-chawal.
The town has a large Kalachakra Buddhist temple with a Buddha statue facing Kinnaur Kailash, and the Chandika Devi temple at Kothi is only 3 km away.
Reckong Peo is our home base — taxis are available 24×7 for local sightseeing, airport and railway transfers and long-distance trips.
Things to see & do
- Kalachakra temple with Kinnaur Kailash views
- Chandika Devi temple at Kothi (3 km)
- Peo market for Kinnauri caps, shawls and dry fruits
- Inner Line Permit office for border areas
Suggested itinerary
Half day
Reckong Peo & Kalpa local sightseeing
Kalachakra temple → Chandika Devi temple, Kothi → Kalpa village → Suicide Point → Roghi village → back to Peo.
Full day
Peo → Chitkul day trip
Drive to Sangla valley, visit Kamru Fort, Rakchham and Chitkul, return by evening.
Local tips from our drivers
- Withdraw cash in Peo before heading to Sangla, Nako or Spiti.
- Indian nationals do not need a permit for the NH-5 route to Spiti; foreign nationals need an Inner Line Permit.
