Major city · India
Nakoनाको
Spend a day walking the lake, monastery and village gates; add a night if you want a quiet stay – 1 day, optional 1 night.
Nako is a remote high‑altitude village in eastern Himachal Pradesh, accessible only by bus or 4WD from Reckong Peo. With an Inner Line Permit you can explore the lake, monastery and surrounding walks in a few hours; limited accommodation means a night is optional.
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- Currency
- INR
- Best months
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- Airports
- KUU · SLV
- Nights
- 1 (optional)
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
- India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
- India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
- India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Nako112 ▾
- Police / all services112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Nako, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Indian rupees (INR, ₹) in small notes for autos, street food, tips and entry tickets.India-wide
- SIM or eSIMJio, Airtel and Vi sell tourist SIMs at airport counters and their shops; passport, visa and a photo needed; activation can take a few hours.India-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.India-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% if no service charge is on the bill.India-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.India-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; main risks are altitude, remote location and permit compliance.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels, malls and airports; squat toilets with a water jug or hose in stations and villages.India-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / all services (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysThe Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays; many museums close on Mondays; banks close on the second and fourth Saturdays…India-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKUU Kullu Airport (Domestic flights; about 150 km (93 mi) by road to Reckong Peo, then bus to Nako).KUU Kullu Airport (Domestic flights; about 93 mi (150 km) by road to Reckong Peo, then bus to Nako).
- Getting aroundWalking is the only practical mode; village is compact.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea/coffee at Reo Purgil₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1)
- Street or quick mealSnack (chips, biscuits)₹15–₹30 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per person₹150 (≈ US$2)
- Mid-range bedHotel room, a night, per room₹800 (≈ US$10)
- High-end bedHotel room, a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹500 (≈ US$6) · Mid ₹800 (≈ US$10) · High ₹1,200 (≈ US$14)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KUU Kullu Airport (Domestic flights; about 150 km (93 mi) by road to Reckong Peo, then bus to Nako) · SLV Shimla Airport (Domestic flights; about 250 km (155 mi) to Reckong Peo, then bus to Nako)KUU Kullu Airport (Domestic flights; about 93 mi (150 km) by road to Reckong Peo, then bus to Nako) · SLV Shimla Airport (Domestic flights; about 155 mi (250 km) to Reckong Peo, then bus to Nako)
Weather and climate
Nako: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Nov
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
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High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking is the only practical mode; village is compact.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tashigang village (hike)
goDoor to door: 3–4 h
Walk from Nako Lake trail, 3–4 h total
Good views of Sutlej valley and Tibetan chortens.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Lake View Hotel
In front of Nako Lake; basic rooms, no price listed
Galaxy Guesthouse
₹150 per night; road‑side
Lavon Guesthouse
₹150‑₹600; next to Galaxy
Reo Purgil
Rooms from ₹400; only hotel‑type option
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₹500–₹800 (≈ US$6–10) excl. bed
- Mid
- ₹800–₹1,200 (≈ US$10–14) excl. bed
- High
- ₹1,200 (≈ US$14)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × ₹300 | ₹300 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹800 | ₹800 |
| Inner Line Permit (Reckong Peo)1 × ₹50 · check | ₹50 |
| Bus from Reckong Peo to Nako (round trip)1 × ₹300 · check | ₹300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ₹145 |
| Trip total≈ ₹1,595 per person per day, bed included | ₹1,595≈ US$19 |
2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bottled water | ₹20–₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Snack (chips, biscuits) | ₹15–₹30 (≈ under US$1) |
| Meal at dhaba | ₹100–₹150 (≈ US$2) |
| Tea/coffee at Reo Purgil | ₹30–₹50 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Inner Line Permit required – ₹50 (≈ under US$1) in Reckong Peo, free in Kaza or Shimla; valid 14 days.
- Transport is limited – 1‑2 buses daily to Reckong Peo (4‑5 h) or Malling Nullah (45 min); 4WDs cost more.
- Seasonal road closures possible; check locally before travel.
Emergency numbers
- Police / all services
- 112
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Nakoनाको
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Emergency
- Police / all services112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Reckong Peo → Nako bus: about ₹300 (≈ US$4), 4–5 h (check)
- Inner Line Permit (Reckong Peo): ₹50 (≈ under US$1), valid 14 days
Say or show
- माफ़ कीजिए — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf kijiye)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
- यह कितना है? — How much is this? (yah kitna hai?)
- क्या कार्ड से भुगतान कर सकता हूँ? — Can I pay by card? (kya card se bhugtaan kar sakta hoon?)
- शौचालय कहाँ है? — Where is the toilet? (shauchalay kahan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Nako. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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