Tibetan Wood Carving Center, Sangla

We all would admit to the fact that tourist destinations like Shimla and Manali have gotten too crowded these days and travelers are rushing to offbeat destinations in such some peace. One such off-beat that destination is the picturesque Sangla Valley; a place concealed in remote hills of Himachal, way too beautiful and never jam-packed. In short, the place is ideal for someone who wants to visit an off-beat destination where they spend some tranquil and serene moments away from the horde. Located in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, Sangla Valley is a river valley, also recognized as Baspa Valley. Sangla is the main town in the valley encumbered with all the modern amenities such as a petrol pump, Bank ATMs, Post Office, Restaurants, Bar, mid-range hotels and several shops selling all day to day supplies.

The town has a major tourist footfall as the famous Tibetan Wood Carving Center is here. A heaven for shopaholics, this place is prominent for its Tibetan products made of wood carvings. One can find all varieties of wood carvings from wooden kitchenware to decoration pieces and souvenirs carved in Tibetan style. The goodies include the beautiful idols of different deities. If you fall short of gifting ideas, this place would definitely solve all your dilemmas. Once again famous among tourists, Tibetan Wood Carving Center has goodies for every age. The wooden carvings are for display as well as sale also. The goods exhibit the artistic culture of the natives here. This center is situated near the Saffron Farm in the peripheries of Sangla Valley and is reachable through a road.

Travelers tip:

• Wear comfortable footwear if you want to enjoy shopping here.
• Practice bargaining, as the goods are slightly high in price.
• Keep warm clothes, socks, and hoodies.
• Keep your cash handy so that you are able to shop till you drop!
• Carry a first-aid kit along.
• Keep at least two photocopies of the required documents with you.
• Carry a water bottle to keep yourself well-hydrated.
• A camera is a must to carry to capture the scenic beauty of the surroundings.

Things to do:

Take a stroll in the Tibetan Wood Carving Center and enjoy the artistic skills of the locals of the district as well as the flamboyant culture.
Visit Badrinarayan Ji and Vishnu Narayan Ji temple situated in the village.

Timings and Fees:

• Preferably before sunset
• The entry is free.

Best time to visit:

The preferable time to visit here is between the months of May to August.
The month of September is also apt to visit as monsoon has just passed and the valley is at its full bloom.

How to reach?

Located within the proximity of Saffron Farms, it can be reached by road that passes through Batseri village.
It can be reached by bus and also by hiring a cab.

Interesting Facts and Trivia About:

The place is majorly influenced by Tibetan culture. One can enjoy Tibetan cuisine in the restaurants around.

Nearby attraction:
• Bapsa River
• Chitkul
• Bering Nag Temple
• Buddhist Monastery
• Kamru Fort
• Sangla Meadow
• Jhaka Village