Reckong Peo

Reckong Peo, also spelled Rekong Peo or simply known as Peo by the local inhabitants, is headquarters of Kinnaur district, one of the twelve administrative districts of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

Reckong Peo

Peo
Main street, Reckong Peo, 2010
Reckong Peo
Location in Himachal Pradesh, India
Reckong Peo
Reckong Peo (India)
Coordinates: 31.540278°N 78.272222°E / 31.540278; 78.272222
Country India
StateHimachal Pradesh
DistrictKinnaur
Elevation
2,290 m (7,510 ft)
Population
 • Total2,397 (1,529 males 868 females)
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Nearest townsBhaba Nagar, Rampur, Kumarsain, Pooh, Kaza.
Lok Sabha constituencyMandi
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKinnaur
Downtown Rekong Peo

At a height of 2,290 metres (7,513 ft), Reckong Peo is 260 kilometres (162 miles) from Shimla and seven kilometers (4⅓ miles) from Powari. Earlier Kalpa was the headquarters later changed to Reckong Peo, named after group of people who used to own this place in ancient times.[1]

Many pilgrims indulge in an annual trek to a 80 feet high holy rock formation near the peak that is considered to be as Lord Shiv or ‘Shivalinga’. Where a ‘Parikrama’ (circumambulation) around the holy rock is commenced for a long and challenging eight-days.[2]

Reckong Peo is also the commercial and administrative centre of the Kinnaur district as biggest market of entire district is located here and all important governmental as well as administrative offices are located at Reckong Peo. Tourists can take buses to visit all the important villages and other places of district from HRTC Bus Stand at Reckong Peo.

The primary attractions of Recong Peo are the Chandi Mata Temple and Bhabha Valley. Apart from Kinnaur Kailash high mountain peak, you can also observe the high mountain peak of Raldang located in Greater Himalayas.[3]

Apple orchids are found in abundance due to the favorable climatic conditions. Houses are built traditionally that depicts the culture and lifestyle of Himachal Pradesh.

Nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport, 245 Kms from Reckong Peo by road.

  • Entrance of Recong Peo Hospital in Himachal Pradesh 2015

References
  1. "Kinnaur (Government of Himachal Pradesh)". Kinnaur.
  2. "Recong Peo Himachal Tourism". Himachal Tourism Official Site.
  3. "Recong Peo "Abode of Gods"". Wild Triumph.


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