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	'''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 [[India]]n state of [[Himachal Pradesh]].		'''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 [[India]]n state of [[Himachal Pradesh]].

	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 ― a place on NH5. Earlier [[Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh\|Kalpa]] was the headquarter of Kinnaur district administration. It was later shifted down to Reckong Peo. The place named after a group of people who used to own this place in ancient times.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Kinnaur (Government of Himachal Pradesh)\|url=https://hpkinnaur.nic.in/tourist-place/kalpa/\|access-date=\|website=Kinnaur}}</ref>		At a height of 2,290 metres (7,513 ft), Reckong Peo is 260 kilometers (162 miles) from [[Shimla]] and seven kilometers (4⅓ miles) from Powari ― a place on NH5. Earlier [[Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh\|Kalpa]] was the headquarter of the Kinnaur district administration. It was later shifted down to Reckong Peo. The place is named after a group of people who used to own this place in ancient times.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Kinnaur (Government of Himachal Pradesh)\|url=https://hpkinnaur.nic.in/tourist-place/kalpa/\|access-date=\|website=Kinnaur}}</ref>

	Reckong Peo serves as a base for the pilgrims who go for an annual three days trek to a 80 feet high holy rock pillar that is considered to be as [[Shiva\|Lord Shiv]] or ‘[[Lingam\|Shivalinga]]’. Whereas a clockwise ‘[[Parikrama]]’ (circumambulation) trek around the holy rock start from Charang village and end at Chitkul after traversing a long and challenging terrain.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Recong Peo Himachal Tourism\|url=http://himachaltourism.gov.in/destination/kinnaur/\|access-date=\|website=Himachal Tourism Official Site}}</ref>		Reckong Peo serves as a base for the pilgrims who go for an annual three days trek to an 80 feet high holy rock pillar that is considered to be as [[Shiva\|Lord Shiv]] or ‘[[Lingam\|Shivalinga]]’. Whereas a clockwise ‘[[Parikrama]]’ (circumambulation) trek around the holy rock start from Charang village and end at Chitkul after traversing a long and challenging terrain.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Recong Peo Himachal Tourism\|url=http://himachaltourism.gov.in/destination/kinnaur/\|access-date=\|website=Himachal Tourism Official Site}}</ref>
	<ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Kinnaur Kailash Parikrama trek\|url=https://raachotrekkers.com/kinner-kailash-parikrama-charang-la-trek/\|access-date=\|website=Raacho Trekkers}}</ref>		<ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Kinnaur Kailash Parikrama trek\|url=https://raachotrekkers.com/kinner-kailash-parikrama-charang-la-trek/\|access-date=\|website=Raacho Trekkers}}</ref>
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	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.		Reckong Peo is also the commercial and administrative center of the Kinnaur district as the biggest market of the 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 the district from the HRTC Bus Stand at Reckong Peo.

	==Places Of Interest==		==Places Of Interest==
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	The primary attractions of Recong Peo are the [[Chandi]] Mata Temple and [[Bhaba valley\|Bhabha Valley]]. Apart from [[Kinnaur Kailash]] high mountain peak, you can also observe the high mountain peak of Raldang located in [[Great Himalayas\|Greater Himalayas]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Recong Peo "Abode of Gods"\|url=https://www.wildtriumph.com/reckong-peo\|access-date=\|website=Wild Triumph}}</ref>		The primary attractions of Recong Peo are the [[Chandi]] Mata Temple and [[Bhaba valley\|Bhabha Valley]]. Apart from [[Kinnaur Kailash]] high mountain peak, you can also observe the high mountain peak of Raldang located in [[Great Himalayas\|Greater Himalayas]].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=\|first=\|date=\|title=Recong Peo "Abode of Gods"\|url=https://www.wildtriumph.com/reckong-peo\|access-date=\|website=Wild Triumph}}</ref>

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

	~~Nearest~~ airport is Kullu Manali Airport, 245 km from Reckong Peo by road.		The nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport, 245 km from Reckong Peo by road.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080915082632/http://hpkinnaur.nic.in/touristspots.htm#reckong Info on Reckong Peo from Government of India portal]		* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080915082632/http://hpkinnaur.nic.in/touristspots.htm#reckong Info on Reckong Peo from Government of India portal]

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[[File:Downtown Reckong peo 2010.jpg|thumb|left|Downtown Rekong 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 [[India]]n state of [[Himachal Pradesh]].

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 ― a place on NH5. Earlier [[Kalpa, Himachal Pradesh|Kalpa]] was the headquarter of Kinnaur district administration. It was later shifted down to Reckong Peo. The place named after a group of people who used to own this place in ancient times.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Kinnaur (Government of Himachal Pradesh)|url=https://hpkinnaur.nic.in/tourist-place/kalpa/|access-date=|website=Kinnaur}}</ref>

Reckong Peo serves as a base for the pilgrims who go for an annual three days trek to a 80 feet high holy rock pillar that is considered to be as [[Shiva|Lord Shiv]] or ‘[[Lingam|Shivalinga]]’. Whereas a clockwise ‘[[Parikrama]]’ (circumambulation) trek around the holy rock start from Charang village and end at Chitkul after traversing a long and challenging terrain.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Recong Peo Himachal Tourism|url=http://himachaltourism.gov.in/destination/kinnaur/|access-date=|website=Himachal Tourism Official Site}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Kinnaur Kailash Parikrama trek|url=https://raachotrekkers.com/kinner-kailash-parikrama-charang-la-trek/|access-date=|website=Raacho Trekkers}}</ref>
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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.

==Places Of Interest==
*Bodh Mandir (Buddhist Temple)
*Durga Mata Temple, Kothi.
*Telangi view point.
*Dakho view point.
*Khawangi Temple.

The primary attractions of Recong Peo are the [[Chandi]] Mata Temple and [[Bhaba valley|Bhabha Valley]]. Apart from [[Kinnaur Kailash]] high mountain peak, you can also observe the high mountain peak of Raldang located in [[Great Himalayas|Greater Himalayas]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Recong Peo "Abode of Gods"|url=https://www.wildtriumph.com/reckong-peo|access-date=|website=Wild Triumph}}</ref>

Apple orchards 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 km from Reckong Peo by road.

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Reckong Peo 1 Stevage.jpg
Reckong Peo 2 Stevage.jpg
Reckong Peo 3 Stevage.jpg
Reckong Peo 4 Stevage.jpg
Reckong Peo 5 Stevage.jpg
Reckong Peo 6 Stevage.jpg
Entrance of Recong Peo hospital in Himachal Pradesh.jpg|Entrance of Recong Peo Hospital in Himachal Pradesh 2015
</gallery>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060513201607/http://www.hindu.com/2006/04/19/stories/2006041916710500.htm Fresh spell of snowfall and light showers in the upper reaches of the hill state]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080915082632/http://hpkinnaur.nic.in/touristspots.htm#reckong Info on Reckong Peo from Government of India portal]

{{commons category|Reckong Peo}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Kinnaur district]]
[[Category:Tourism in Himachal Pradesh]]

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