Sissu

Sissu (also known as Khwaling) is a small town in the Lahaul valley of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is around 40 km from Manali and located on the right bank of Chandra river. It is located at 32°29′0″N 77°7′0″E.[1] It is 3,120 m (10,235 ft) above sea level. It is 14 km (9 miles) from Khoksar to the south-east and 11 km. (7 miles) west to Gondhla.[2]

The Dalai Lama talking to pilgrims at Sissu. August, 2010
Sissu
village
Sissu
Location in Himachal Pradesh, India
Sissu
Sissu (India)
Coordinates: 32°29′0″N 77°7′0″E
Country India
StateHimachal Pradesh
DistrictLahaul and Spiti
Languages
 • OfficialHindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Coastline0 kilometres (0 mi)

Overview

It has a PWD Rest House, a High School and Primary Health Centre. There are a few 'chai shops' or tea stalls.

The view of the waterfall across the Chandra river and opposite the town, locally known as 'Palden Lhamo dhar', is particularly spectacular. The adjacent village of Shashin is home of the famous deity of Lahaul known as Ghepan/Ghepang or Lord Gyephang. The mountain, Gyephang Goh, altitude 5,870 m. (19,258 ft.), to the east of the town is named after him.[3] Sissu also has a Helipad and an adjacent Lake , which is a major tourist attraction.


Sissu is the main town centre for the nearby villages of Ropsang-Khangser-Gyungling, Gomathang, Yangling, Jagdang, Sarkhang, Shurthang and Labrang. Labrang village also has a Buddhist Gompa called Labrang Gompa dedicated to Palden Lhamo. As Sissu is located a few kilometres from the north portal of the Rohtang Tunnel, this area will stay connected for the whole year. Hence, it will become a popular tourist destination in upcoming years. The area is beautiful and has facilities for tourist to stay here. Hotels of Sissu are Hotel Triveni, Hotel Plm dhara, a few Home stays and Goldrop Luxury Camps which gives the chilly feel of the area in summers.

See also
Public Health Clinic, Sissu, Lahaul, India, 2010

References
  1. Satellite map of Sissu
  2. Ladakh, Kashmir, Manali: Sissu is going to be a hot destination now as the Atal tunnel is operational now. The Essential Guide. Partha S. Banerjee. Milestone Books, Calcutta. 2008, pp. 36-37.
  3. Ladakh, Kashmir, Manali: The Essential Guide. Partha S. Banerjee. Milestone Books, Calcutta. 2008, pp. 36-37.


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