Nature · Nako, Spiti & Lahaul
Sunset on Reo Purgyil from above Nako
Climb a short way above the village to watch the evening light on Reo Purgyil, at 6,816 m the highest mountain in Himachal Pradesh.
Photo: Sumita Roy Dutta · CC BY-SA 4.0 · CommonsReo Purgyil rises on the border ridge above Nako to 6,816 m, the highest point in Himachal Pradesh. From the village itself the view is partly hidden; climb 15–20 minutes up the slopes above the houses for a clear line to the peak.
Go an hour before sunset with a warm layer. The light moves up the snow and rock as the valley falls into shadow. It is a good, gentle acclimatisation walk on your first evening above 3,500 m.
Stay on paths, avoid fields and walk down before dark, carrying a torch. Do not fly drones here; this is a sensitive border area.
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Trips through Nako
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Each of these trips stops in Nako. Tell us and we keep a slot for this day.
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Comfort
Spiti circuit: Kinnaur in, Kunzum La out
Private SUV with driver
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Saver
Spiti by HRTC bus, the slow Kinnaur way in
HRTC and local buses, with one shared taxi loop from Kaza
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Saver
Spiti village homestays: Dhankar to Langza
Shared car to Kaza, then local buses and short taxi transfers
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Signature
Gompas of Spiti, in and out by Kinnaur
Private SUV with driver, private guide
Questions
Before you book
How high is Reo Purgyil?
6,816 m, the highest mountain in Himachal Pradesh.
Can I fly a drone at Nako?
Nako is close to the international border. Assume drones are not allowed unless you have permission.
Is the walk steep?
Short and moderately steep, about 15–20 minutes up. Go slowly at this altitude.