Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh

Ram Temple, Tangling

Also known as Shri Ram Mandir, Tangling

Ram Temple in Tangling, Kinnaur, is a small shrine to Rama near the trailhead of the demanding Kinner Kailash Parikrama trek, a stop for pilgrims and trekkers.

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Ram Temple, Tangling
Presiding Deity
Rama
Established
Not precisely recorded
Architecture
Small Kinnauri wood-and-stone shrine, modest scale
Address
Tangling, Himachal Pradesh 172107
Timings
Open daily, dawn to dusk

History of Ram Temple, Tangling

Tangling is a small village of roughly 100 homes on the left bank of the Sutlej, about 5 km from Reckong Peo, and the starting point of the roughly 14 km Kinner Kailash trek toward the sacred Shivling at nearly 16,000 ft. Available sources document Tangling's principal village temple as dedicated to the local serpent deity Nag Devta, distinct from this specifically named Ram Temple — the two are likely separate shrines within the same small village, a common pattern in Kinnaur where a mainstream Hindu deity shrine coexists with the village's primary devta temple.

Festivals Celebrated at Ram Temple, Tangling

  • Ram Navami
  • Fulaich

How to Reach Ram Temple, Tangling

Nearest airport: Shimla. Nearest railhead: Shimla/Kalka. By road: NH-5 to Powari/Reckong Peo, then a short drive/walk crossing a jhoola bridge near Powari to Tangling village.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ram Temple, Tangling

Where is Ram Temple, Tangling located?

Ram Temple, Tangling is located at Tangling, Himachal Pradesh 172107, in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, India.

Who is the presiding deity at Ram Temple, Tangling?

The presiding deity at Ram Temple, Tangling is Rama (also known as Ramachandra, Raghunath), worshipped in the Vaishnava tradition.

What are the timings of Ram Temple, Tangling?

Ram Temple, Tangling is generally open Open daily, dawn to dusk. Timings can vary on festival days and special occasions — verify with the temple before your visit.

When was Ram Temple, Tangling built?

Ram Temple, Tangling was established Not precisely recorded. Portions of the structure have been added and renovated by successive dynasties over the centuries.

What is the architectural style of Ram Temple, Tangling?

Ram Temple, Tangling is built in the Small Kinnauri wood-and-stone shrine, modest scale style, characteristic of Rama shrines of this region.

Which festivals are celebrated at Ram Temple, Tangling?

The principal festivals celebrated at Ram Temple, Tangling include Ram Navami, Fulaich. These draw large crowds of pilgrims from across Himachal Pradesh and beyond.

How can I reach Ram Temple, Tangling?

Nearest airport: Shimla. Nearest railhead: Shimla/Kalka. By road: NH-5 to Powari/Reckong Peo, then a short drive/walk crossing a jhoola bridge near Powari to Tangling village.

Why is Ram Temple, Tangling significant?

Ram Temple in Tangling, Kinnaur, is a small shrine to Rama near the trailhead of the demanding Kinner Kailash Parikrama trek, a stop for pilgrims and trekkers.

Is there an entry fee at Ram Temple, Tangling?

Entry to the main shrine of Ram Temple, Tangling is generally free for darshan. Special sevas, abhishekams and priority queues may carry a nominal fee — check with the temple office on arrival.

What is the dress code at Ram Temple, Tangling?

Ram Temple, Tangling follows the traditional dress code observed at Himachal Pradesh temples — modest attire covering shoulders and knees. Many shrines in the region also expect men to remove upper garments before entering the sanctum.