Himachal Pradesh ·
Keylong
Keylong or Kyelang is a hill station in the Lahaul region of Eastern Himachal Pradesh, India.
Keylong at a Glance
Why Keylong?
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- Kardang Monastery
- Shashur Monastery
- Tayul Monastery
Keylong at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Kardang Monastery: Kardang Monastery or Gompa is a famous Drukpa Lineage monastery, and is the most important monastery in the Lahaul valley, India. The associated village of Kardang was once the capital of Lahaul.
- Shashur Monastery: Shashur Monastery (locally known as 'Shashur gonpa') is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Drugpa sect in Lahaul valley, Lahaul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It is located 3 km away from Kyelang, the district headquarters.
- Tayul Monastery: Tayul Monastery or Tayul Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in the Bhaga Valley of Lahul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It is located 6 kilometres from Keylong above the village of Satingri.
Sightseeing Places
- Kardang Monastery: Kardang Monastery or Gompa is a famous Drukpa Lineage monastery, and is the most important monastery in the Lahaul valley, India. The associated village of Kardang was once the capital of Lahaul.
- Shashur Monastery: Shashur Monastery (locally known as 'Shashur gonpa') is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Drugpa sect in Lahaul valley, Lahaul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It is located 3 km away from Kyelang, the district headquarters.
- Tayul Monastery: Tayul Monastery or Tayul Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in the Bhaga Valley of Lahul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It is located 6 kilometres from Keylong above the village of Satingri.
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Kardang Monastery
Kardang Monastery or Gompa is a famous Drukpa Lineage monastery, and is the most important monastery in the Lahaul valley, India. The associated village of Kardang was once the capital of Lahaul.
Shashur Monastery
Shashur Monastery (locally known as 'Shashur gonpa') is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Drugpa sect in Lahaul valley, Lahaul and Spiti district, Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It is located 3 km away from Kyelang, the district headquarters.
Tayul Monastery
Tayul Monastery or Tayul Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in the Bhaga Valley of Lahul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It is located 6 kilometres from Keylong above the village of Satingri.
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- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), about 78 km from Keylong.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Keylong (Apr, May, Jun) averages -3–10°C with about 70 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Keylong (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 8–20°C with about 90 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Keylong (Oct, Nov) averages -8–7°C with about 66 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Keylong (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages -13–0°C with about 111 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 10°C and lows of -3°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 7°C and lows of -8°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 0°C and lows of -13°C.
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Spiritual & Religious
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- Overview: Keylong or Kyelang is a hill station in the Lahaul region of Eastern Himachal Pradesh, India.
- Best Festival Time: The most comfortable months are February, May, June, August and September.
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Significance
Keylong or Kyelang is a hill station in the Lahaul region of Eastern Himachal Pradesh, India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Keylong is most comfortable in February, May, June, August and September, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is August (average high 22°C) and the wettest months are January, March, April, July and October.
The nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), about 78 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Kardang Monastery, Shashur Monastery and Tayul Monastery.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from -3°C to 22°C over the year, with about 1183 mm of rain in total.
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