Best Place to Visit in Spiti Valley

Spiti Valley is attracting a lot of tourists towards its

charm. The spine-chilling winters, the blissful valleys, the

serenity of the mountains, the ethnicity of the traditional

culture, and YES!

A PARADISE FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS.

Spiti Valley is located in Himachal Pradesh and is very

famous for its Buddhist Culture. One can find many

Buddhist Monasteries which are of great significance not

only for Indians but for the world. The culture and beauty

of Spiti are incredible in all terms. The name "Spiti"

means- The middle land. "The middle land between India

and Tibet". Spiti Valley is known for its winter as it only

receives around 250 days of sunshine in a year which

makes it one of the coldest places in India. And those

who love to have some adventures it is truly a place for

them.

The distance between Manali to Spiti Valley is just 170

Kms, and the drive-through Manali to Spiti is very famous

amongst the bikers and those who love to go on road

trips. The drive-through from Delhi to Spiti Valley is also

very famous among the adrenaline junkies who just love

to drive their supreme bikes and collects the best

memories on their way. In this blog, we are going to

mention some of the very famous places of Spiti and

must to do things here.

Places to visit in Spiti

Lahaul Valley- An amalgamation of Buddhist culture and

Hindu culture can be seen here, and it creates a unique

aura in the valley. Lahaul Valley has many unique places

in its lap, one would surely appreciate the enormous

mountains, pristine valleys, fecund slopes, and ancient

Gompas. It is a famous spot for travelers to Ladakh. This

beautiful valley is disconnected from the world for 6

months during the winter but after Rohtang Tunnel it will

be visited all-round the year.

Dhankar Lake- Dhankar Lake lies on an elevation of

4270m above sea level. The blue and green color

mountains have surrounded the valley and Dhankar

Monastery is just 2 km away from it. Trekking to Dhankar

lake is very popular as it is a place for campers. Next time

you visit Dhankar do not forget to take a round of this

lake as this is a sacred ritual among the locals. The

crystal-clear water and its serenity are best to calm down

your nerves after such a long trek.

Key Monastery- The Key Monastery is one of the famous

monasteries of India, situated on the bank of the Spiti

river at an altitude of 4,166 meters above sea level. It is

the oldest monastery of Spiti dated back to 1000 years

old, built-in 11th century. It is a Tibetan Buddhist

monastery and a training center for lamas.

Chandratal Lake- Chandratal is truly a place that you

cannot miss during your trip to Spiti. It is situated on

'Samundra Tapu'. Due to its shape, it is also known as

"Moon Lake". The most satisfying way to spend your stay

here is camping and stargazing. The still water of this

lake, the panoramic view of the valley is an experience

which you cannot get anywhere.

Tabo Monastery- Tabo Monastery is just 12 km away

from Kaza. This monastery has significant importance as

it has Lhakang Gompa which lies in the small chapel. This

Gompa because of its incredible murals which depict the

life of Buddha has the center of attraction. You can

witness the beautiful valley through its windows.

Kaza- Kaza can be reached from Shimla as well from

Manali. The small town is divided into 2 regions- Old Kaza

and New Kaza. Old Kaza is very famous for shopping and

New Kaza is a different world as it consists of

administrative offices. Both the region is connected with

a bridge.

Pin Valley- A must-visit place of Spiti is Pin Valley. The Pin

Valley National Park is known among the tourists as it is

home to many of the endangered species of birds and

animals. Set in the freezing landscapes of Spiti Valley, this

amazing park was established in 1987 as a part of the

Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area.

Must things to do in Spiti

Spiti Valley Bike Trip- A bike trip to Spiti is new but not

impossible. You can start your journey right from Delhi to

Spiti or either you can start it from Manali, Shimla also.

Get the most out of your journey, a backpack will be

surely added to your luggage while returning to your

home and that backpack would be full of memories and

experiences that will give you goosebumps throughout

your life.

Have you seen a MUMMY! - NO! Absolutely Not! We

are not joking, a MUMMY in India and too in Spiti is really

sounds unbelievable, Right?

But you can witness a mummy in Gue village. Also known

as Mummy Village amongst tourists. It is the only "Sitting

Mummy in the World" and it is believed to be of around

500-600 years old. Mummy was believed to be a monk

named Sangha Tenzin. So what are you waiting for, just

grab your backpacks and rush to witness it ASAP!

Stay in a monastery- away from the city's hustling and

bustling life, monasteries are a way to spend some "ME

TIME" to get things back on track, to figure out your way

of living life. Spend some time with monks, eat with

them, meditate with them, and sleep most simply to

experience the calmness that lies in you. Spiti is a place

where you can find many monasteries- small and big and

they welcome you with their hands open.

Star Gazing- The lofty mountains and valleys of Spiti are

perfect for stargazing, and camping. The best of the

places of Spiti for stargazing are Kibber, Tabo, Komik,

Losar, etc. If fortune favors you can witness a part of the

Milky Way and dozens of shooting stars.

Road Trip to Komic- Highest Motorable Village in the

World- Being the highest village in the world, Komic is

connected to the highest motorable road in the world

and you shouldn't miss it.

Collect some fossils- If you are also those few people

who try to take away something unforgettable from the

places to visit in spiti valley will add something very rare

in your box and that is a FOSSIL. In the villages in Hikkim

and Langza, the children will try to selling you fossils. Just

ask from a villager and you will find one.

Experience adrenaline rush on World's most

treacherous road- While visiting Spiti from Kinnaur, you

will pass through the most treacherous road of the world

with a warning of falling stones from high above. The

road cuts through the mountains and cliff-hanging

tunnel.

Feel nostalgic with a postcard- Send your dear ones and

yourself a postcard from the highest post office in the

world. Hikkim is the highest post office in the world

which sits at an altitude of 14,400m above sea level.

So, this is not just it, Spiti has incredible experiences and

unforgettable memories and views. Plan one with your

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