Tilung Kho Valley Trek
A hidden valley in Kinnaur that almost no traveller has seen. Apple orchards at 3,500m.
Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh · 6 days · Groups of 4–10
Highlights
- →Tilung Kho — a lateral valley off Sangla that isn't on any map
- →Apple and apricot orchards at 3,000–3,500m altitude
- →Kinnauri villages where elders still wear traditional topi and cap
- →Views of the Kinner Kailash group from the ridge above the valley
- →Completely undocumented — we found this through a local farmer
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Shimla → Sangla
Kinnaur Valley drive. Sangla base.
Sangla → Tilung Kho entry
Find the valley mouth. Trek into orchard zone.
Tilung Kho → upper meadow
Valley widens. Kinner Kailash appears.
Upper meadow exploration
Rest day. Walk the upper ridge. Evening in the orchard.
Descend to Sangla
Full valley descent.
Drive: Sangla → Shimla
Trek ends.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 6 breakfast
- ✓Camping and guesthouse accommodation
- ✓Local Kinnauri guide
- ✓Inner line permits
- ✓Transport: Shimla to Sangla and back
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Shimla
- ✗Personal gear
FAQs
How did you find this valley?
A local farmer mentioned it casually while we were doing Chitkul research. We went back and scouted it properly. It's the kind of place that shouldn't be in any database.
Logistics
Meeting point
Shimla ISBT Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Trip ends
Shimla ISBT Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Minimum age
15 years
Fitness required
Moderate — off-trail sections in upper valley
Starting from
₹19,000
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: July 2026
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