Lahaul and Spiti

Overview

The tourist places on high regions like Lahaul and Spiti hold intrigue of Ladakh Mountains. Spiti is in fact incredibly expansive for a short holiday or vacation. Lahaul and Spiti’s territory can be travelled in a couple of days and offers an experience excellent for tourism. Spiti can be campaigned in one round that travels through the national highway from Rohtang Pass in Manali and closes at Shimla via Kinnaur. The extensions of roads here are the cold desert at its most raised point. There are various old religious networks of Gompas, national reserves and parks, temples and hamlets in general tour circuit. It doesn't have the crowd of people. Lahaul and Spiti have the most undisturbed territories around mountains, passes and rivers. It is regularly scaled by tour guides, good to live in homestay as opposed to hotel, eat at neighbourhood restaurants and unmatched sightseeing. The towns are stringed to the key road, easy to continue touring for a short trip.

Places of Attraction

Tabo: Tabo is a little town that has a religious community and a few muddy caves that go back to 990 AD. This little town is the focal point of fascination for some fans. The Tabo Monastery is considered as the holiest Buddhist religious community.
Dhankar: Dhankar is additionally a little town that associates with the Mud town. The Dhankar Gompa is a religious community worked in a Tibetan Pattern. This stronghold religious community lies on one side of Dhankar, likewise has hotels and restaurants.
Kaza: Kaza has two segments. One is Kaza Khaas, other is Kaza Soma. Kaza has the most noteworthy mail station in the World in Hikkim town. Key Monastery is very near to Kaza.
Key Monastery: Key Monastery is the eminent and most seasoned religious communities. It holds a few centuries old wall paintings and symbols. The religious community has made its way through 1000 years.
Kibber: Kibber is life’s haven with a small Buddhist religious community. Its wildlife sanctuary can be the spot to spend a holiday or a vacation through the afternoon. The district is wealthy in therapeutic herbs and plants.
Losar: Losar is a little settlement with homes. The town is a perfect spot for vacation and group tourism.

Weather

Spiti gets very cold and harsh in December, January and February. The roads are closed and all the sightseeing places are closed. March, April, May and June are good time for tourism. Tour to Lahaul and Spiti should be done in pleasant weather for a hassle free trip. Tourist places, hotels and restaurants are available only in summer.

How to Reach

By Air: Bhuntar Airport in Kullu district is the closest airport, 251 km from Kaza. Chandigarh Airport is 515 km from Kaza.
By Rail: Pathankot Railway Station is the closest railway station, 517 km from Kaza.
By Road: Spiti is linked to Shimla, Manali and Leh with national highway.

Best Time to Visit

March to June is the best time to plan a trip. The roads are closed with snow in winters. There are no hotels or restaurants open in the winter season.