The territory represents the basin of the Kalapani river, one of the headwaters of the Kali River in the Himalayas at an altitude of 3600-5200 meters. The valley of Kalapani, with the Lipulekh Pass at the top, forms the Indian route to Kailash-Manasarovar, an ancient pilgrimage site. It is also the traditional trading route to Tibet for the Bhotiyas of Uttarakhand and Tinkar valley.