Keylong

Locations :

Lattitude: 32.58° N,

Longitude: 77.03° E

Best Time to Visit : April to October

Weather :

Summer : 15°C to 26°C

Winter : 0°C to 10°C

Monsoon : 8°C to 20°C

Keylong is administrative center of Lahul and Spiti in Himanchal Pradesh. The town is located 120 km from Indo-Tibetan border and lies on famous Manali-Leh Highway. Keylong is located at an elevation of 3080 meters above sea level. Keylong is famous for its monasteries, most famous of which is Kardang Monastery, which dates back to 12th Century, however it was in ruins till 1912 before it was renovated by Lama Norbu Rinpoche. Keylong is also famous for nearby Rohtang Pass which attracts a lot of tourists globally. The best time to visit Keylong is during summers from May to June. During winters there is heavy snow fall in the region and it becomes inaccessible. During July and August Keylong hosts Lahaul Festival, with verities of cultural activities and a big and busy market.