Overview
Spiti, located between India and Tibet, literally means “the middle country”. Despite its intimidating topography and harsh climate, we will help you get through it! We want to show you why the Spiti valley is so special. And beautiful and should be included in your travel plans.
It is a vast undeveloped landscape with very little vegetation, and snow-capped mountains. And many undiscovered treasures waiting to be discovered. Spiti is less visited than other Himachali cities. It is one of the best reasons to visit.
Spiti Valley is a prime example of what we refer to as an “off-the-beaten-path” destination. Because it allows visitors to see some of the world’s highest passes, and ancient monasteries.
Spiti Valley: Best Season
The harsh climate of the Spiti Valley is well-known. You can see the valley completely covered in snow during the harsh winter months from December to March. It can snow any time of the year, and temperatures are as low as -20 degrees Celsius. As the summer months approach, the canyon begins to awaken.
More people arrive as the roads become wider. The temperatures are more pleasant in April and May as some flowers begin to bloom. Lakes form when the snow melts.
A bike in Spiti Valley
The Himalayan landscapes are the ultimate goal of every biker!
It takes on average between 8 and 9 days to complete the same ride through Lahaul and Spiti covering 100 to 120 km per day. The thrilling roads and treacherous turns will provide you with a dose of adventure. As you travel through this area of the country, take your time to enjoy the stunning sky, ground, as well as everything in between. With the help of Infinite Journeys’ travel specialists, you can plan a Spiti bicycle tour. They will also provide all the necessary details.
Visit Important Locations in Spiti
This Tibetan Buddhist monastery was once home to the Dalai Lama. It is now known as Key Monastery. Key Monastery, which is the largest monastery in the valley and serves as a training center for Llamas, is still the most visited attraction in Spiti. Enjoy the view of the Spiti body of water and the vast expanse of nothingness that extends from the monastery.
Chandratal Lake
The lake’s crescent-shaped shape means that it is called “Chandratal Lake”, which means “the moon lake”. This pristine lake is located in the Spiti region of the valley. Enjoy the stars and night sky of the lake by spending the night near it.
Kunzum Pass
It is one of the most challenging roads. However, it connects Kullu with the Lahaul Valley and the Spiti Valley. It is located at 4551m above sea level. Depending on the amount of snowfall, the pass will close for operational conditions. This could be anywhere from six months to eight months each year.
Kunzum Pass can generally be accessed from may semi to delayed. When the road is closed, Spiti valley can be reached from the Shimla/Karcham sides. If you have the opportunity to travel on this road, make sure to take your camera with you!
Pin Valley National park
You can find the endangered Snow Leopard and many other rare animals in Pin Valley National Park, which covers 675 km. You can see many animals here, including Ibex and Bharal. The vegetation can be seen against dramatic backgrounds.
Suraj Tal
It is a beautiful little lake in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul Valley is stunning. This lake is the source of the Interprofessional River which flows from the Bhaga River. Its stunning setting is unparalleled. Tourists can also visit the nearby lakes.
Dhankar
It is a small town near Kaza, the capital of the Spiti region, is home to Dhankar Monastery. It currently represents Lake. The traditional Tibetan village can be visited on a day trip. The Dhankar Monastery was built in the 11th century by a Lama named Lha-‘od.
It follows the same design principles as the Key Monastery. Dhankar village is located about an hour away from Dhankar Lake (also known as the Dhankar Tso), a glacial lake.
Kaza is approximately 20 km from the village of Kibber. It has about 25 hamlets. You can spend time exploring the village, including stopping at the monastery and getting to know the people. Visit the nearby Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary to view a snow leopard.
Baralacha Pass
It is also known as Baralacha La literally “pierces the snow”. This is the next pass that you’ll encounter after Rohtang Pass. It is located in the Himalayan Zanskar region at 4,900m above sea level.
Tabo Monastery is a unique monastic monastery in this country. It is India’s oldest and most enduring monastery. It was founded in 996 CE. The complex includes nine temples, four pagodas, and thirty Buddhist quarters.
Kaza, the nation’s capital, is just a short distance from Lhalung, a tiny village also known as the “land of Gods”. The village is surrounded by the Tangmar Mountain and the Lingti River on one side. The vegetation in the village is lush.
Spiti Valley has both religion and culture
The Guge and Ladakh kingdoms ruled the region. This means that Lahaul’s and Spiti’s culture is very similar to Tibetans and Ladakhis. You can see how peacefully all three cultures, Tibetans, Buddhists, and Hindus, coexist at the many festivals and fairs held in the valley.
