The Kinnauris have a strong culture and follow a unique blend of Buddhism and Hinduism. It is believed that the Pandavas came and resided in this land while in the exile. In ancient mythology, the people of Kinnaur are known as Kinners, the halfway between men and gods. Thousand year old monasteries still exist in this area. Each village temple has its own deities whom the people of the village communicate with and several decisions in day to day life of the villagers are taken with their consent.