Kyelang
City in Himachal Pradesh, India
Overview
Kyelang, the administrative center of the Lahaul valley in Himachal Pradesh, India, is a small Himalayan town known for its dramatic landscapes, Buddhist monasteries, and welcoming local culture. With a population of just over 14,000, it offers an authentic escape from urban life surrounded by snow-capped peaks and rivers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Himachal Pradesh
Population
14,182
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
32.57°, 77.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$426
Local Cost
$227
Local Income
$190
Cashless
30
English
25
Temperature
-0.1°C
Summer Avg
8.7°C
Winter Avg
-9.6°C
Record High
19.4°C
Record Low
-31.9°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
917 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
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Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 59/100.