Gondla

Location

It is almost 18 kms. from Keylong on the right bank of Chandra river. The location of royal houses of the village is very impressive. In the month of July a fair takes place when Lamas sing, dance & enjoy. The Gompa of this village has historical importance and the fair attracts a large number of visitors. The residence of the Thakur of Gondla is an eight-storey building, worth a visit. This is called Gondla Fort and was built in 1700 A.D.
Around 18 km from Keylong, this village of the Lahaul valley has some royal heritage as its prime attraction. The eight storeyed residence of the thakur of Gondla called the Gondla Castle or fort was constructed in the 17th century. There is also a gompa in this village which attracts a number of people, specially during the fair celebrated in the month of June.