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[[File:HH the Dalai Lama talking to locals at Sissu. Aug. 2010.jpg|thumb|right|400px|The [[Dalai Lama]] talking to [[pilgrims]] at Sissu. August, 2010]]
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'''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, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]] and located on the right bank of [[Chandra river]]. It is located at {{Coord|32|29|0|N|77|7|0|E}}.<ref>[http://www.maplandia.com/india/himachal-pradesh/lahul-and-spiti/sissu/ Satellite map of Sissu]</ref> It is 3,120 m (10,235 ft) above sea level. It is 14 km (9 miles) from Koksar to the south-east and 11 km. (7 miles) west to Gondhla.<ref>''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.</ref>

==Overview==
It has a [[Public Works Department|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.<ref>''Ladakh, Kashmir, Manali: The Essential Guide''. Partha S. Banerjee. Milestone Books, Calcutta. 2008, pp. 36-37.</ref> 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]].{{citation needed|date=December 2010}} As Sissu is located a few kilometres from the north portal of the [[Atal tunnel|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.
== Transport ==

=== Air ===
[[Bhuntar]] (IATA code KUU), the nearest airport is located in [[Bhuntar]] town, on [[National Highway 3 (India)|NH3]]. From there, Sissu is approximately 80 Kms(50 mi) which can be covered via a 2.5 hour long drive through [[National Highway 3 (India)|NH3]] that passes via [[Atal Tunnel]] and leaves [[Rohtang Pass|Rohtang]] at a distance of approximately 2.4 Km.

=== Road ===
From Delhi, take [[National Highway 1 (India)|NH1]] up to [[Ambala]], then [[National Highway 5 (India)|NH 22]] to [[Chandigarh]], and then [[National Highway 21 (India)|NH 21]] to [[Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh|Bilaspur]], [[Sundar Nagar|Sundernagar]], [[Mandi, Himachal Pradesh|Mandi]], and [[Kullu]]. The distance between [[Chandigarh]] and [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]] by road is 310 km (193 mi), with a total distance of 570 km (354 mi) between [[Delhi]] and [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]]. Sissu from [[Manali, Himachal Pradesh|Manali]] is approximately 40 km (25 mi) which takes around 1.5 hours via NH3 that passes through [[Atal Tunnel|Atal tunnel]].

==See also==
*[[Leh–Manali Highway]]
[[File:Sissu. Public Health Clinic.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Public Health Clinic, Sissu, [[Lahaul]], India, 2010]]

==References==
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{{Lahaul and Spiti}}
{{Leh-Manali Highway}}

[[Category:Cities and towns in Lahaul and Spiti district]]

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Sissu - Revision history

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