Spiti Valley

A picturesque paradise echoing with tranquillity and spirituality, Spiti Valley is home to many Buddhist monasteries and stunning natural sites, most of which are unexplored and hence, unspoilt. Snuggled in Himachal Pradesh, the valley boasts a jagged landscape that’s cut by the pristine and fast-flowing Spiti river, gushing through deep gorges and valleys. The river is extremely popular among water sports enthusiasts, especially for river rafting. the luxurious and emerald landscape of the valley, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, is right for lovers of adventure-sports like trekking, paragliding and camping.

Spiti is usually mentioned as Little Tibet because its terrain, vegetation and climate are very almost like that of Tibet. it’s perched at a height of two ,745 m above water level and is surrounded by Lahaul, Ladakh, Kinnaur and Kullu. From Lahaul, one can enter into Spiti Valley via the Kumzum La or Kumzum Pass, which is found at a height of 14,931 ft.

How To Get There

By Air

One can take a flight to Manali or Shimla to reach Spiti Valley. There are direct flights from Delhi, Chandigarh and Kullu to Shimla. From Manali, one can take a bus or taxi to Kaza.

By Road

The nearest railway station is Jogindernagar. The nearest broad gauge railway stations are Chandigarh and Shimla. One can take a bus or a taxi to Spiti Valley from these two cities.

By Rail

There is a motorable road from Shimla via Kinnaur to Kaza, which is open for around eight months in a year. From Manali to Kaza, the buses ply from July to October.

Spiti Valley Spirituality in nature’s lap

Ki (Kye, Kee) Monastery

One of the most important monasteries in Spiti Valley, located at a height of 4,166 m above water level , the charming Ki Monastery is a stimulating addition to any spiritual traveller’s bucket list. This serene Buddhist site houses many beautiful murals, paintings and stucco images, which are stunning samples of 14th century monastic architecture and leave visitors in awe of their splend...

Tabo

This seemingly dull village of mud huts holds beautiful attractions. it’s situated during a bowl-shaped flat valley with the Tabo Monastery lying at rock bottom of the valley, unlike other monasteries which are usually perched atop hills. One will find galleries of wall paintings and stucco statues here, earning it the title of ‘Ajanta of the Himalaya’, inspired by the Maharas...

Kibber

Lying at a height of 4,205 m above the ocean level, the mountainous village of Kibber is understood for its natural beauty and monasteries. Many say that the landscape of Kibber resembles that of Tibet and Ladakh and thus its beauty lies in its barren splendour. The famous Ki Monastery, which is that the largest monastery within the valley, lies very on the brink of the village that’s a b...

Losar

The first inhabited village of the world , Losar lies where the Losar and Peeno streams meet. it’s situated at a height of 4,080 m above water level . This village is found adjacent to the Indo-Chinese border and is that the extreme end of the valley, its landscape considerably resembling that of Ladakh. Towering and delightful mountains, picturesque rivers and lovely vistas make Losar a...