Keylong is the administrative centre of the Lahaul and Spiti district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, some 120 kilometres from the Indo-Tibetan border. Keylong is at an altitude of 3,080 metersmetres . It is cut off from the outside world from November to April, due to heavy snowfall at Rohtang Pass. It faces the famous Kardang Monastery, the largest and most important monastery in Lahaul, of the Drukpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, which is on a slope across the river from Keylong. Keylong is located along the ManaliLeh road, about 7km north east of intersection of the Chandra Valley, the Bhaga Valley, and the Chenab Valley; on the banks of Bhaga River. Sights near Keylong include the Kardang, Shasur, and Tayul monasteries, all within a few kilometres of Keylong. There is also a small temple dedicated to the local deity Kelang Wazir in the house of Sh. Nawang Dorje which may be visited upon arrangement. Keylong is the district headquarters...
Shimla , Bilaspur , Kullu , Chamba , Hamirpur , Kangra , Mandi , Solan , Paonta , Lahul , Una , Palampur , Jogindernagar , Churah , Nalagarh
