About Spiti Valley Tourism
Spiti Valley Tour Packages
- Duration : 06 Nights / 07 Days
Best Time to Visit Spiti Valley
If you are Traveling Through Manali
If you are Traveling Through Shimla
If you are traveling via Shimla, Spiti Valley is around 450 km away from Shimla. Travelers have to pass through Narkanda – Rampur- Reckong Peo – Nako – Tabo – and finally reaching Kaza. Travelers can either taka a taxi or government run state bus to reach Shimla to Kaza.
If you are planning to take a flight to Shimla, the nearest airport is Shimla Airport which is around 23 km away from Shimla. You can hire a taxi direct to Spiti or take the government run state bus to reach Shimla to Kaza.
Best Place to Visit in Spiti Valley
Key Monastery is located at a height of around 4166 meters above sea in Spiti Valley. It is one of the must-visit places in Spiti Valley.
Tabo Monastery is another ancient monastery located in Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh. This monastery was founded in 996 AD.
Chandratal Lake is another important place to visit in Spiti Valley; it is one of the fascinating places to visit in Spiti Valley for many reasons.
Pin Valley National Park is one of the national parks located at the highest altitude in Spiti Valley and Lahaul district.
Komic Village is a remote village located in the outskirt regions of Spiti Valley. This village is in fact designated as the highest inhabited village
Dhankar Monastery is one of the famous monasteries in Spiti Valley, with interesting history, breathtaking beauty and spirituality.
Kibber is another remote village in Spiti Valley located at a height of around 4270 km above sea level.
Things to Do in Spiti Valley
Since Spiti Valley is located in the rugged mountain ranges of Himachal Pradesh, it is one of the best places those who love to explore the rugged beauty of the nature and those who wish to have an adventurous experience. Here are some of the things to do in Spiti Valley:
Trekking is one of the must-do activity in Spiti Valley, as the region offers high mountains, rocky hills, vast landscape, snow
River rafting in Spiti Valley is another daring experience for the adventure lovers. The river rafting in Spiti Valley
Mountain biking is one of the most exciting activities to indulge in Spiti Valley. Mountain biking/cycling lovers will love to ride around
Camping is one of the most exciting activities that every tourists must indulge in while visiting Spiti Valley.
Another exciting and challenging activity to engage in Spiti Valley is rock climbing. As Spiti Valley is located on the highest mountain ranges
Spiti Valley is located in the extreme north of Himachal Pradesh. As it is situated in the Himalayan region
Tourists hoping to explore the caves should definitely visit Spiti Valley, as it comprises some of the ancient caves in India
Motor biking is another dream activity for most of the adventure lovers in India. It offers motor bike riders a challenging experience to ride
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Frequently Asked Questions
The number of days required for a trip to Spiti Valley is 5-7 days. However, the number of days required for your Spiti trip depends on the places you want to visit, things you want to do and for how many days you want to have a serene and peaceful vacation.
The nearest major airport for Spiti Valley is Bhuntar Airport (also known as Kullu-Manali Airport), which is situated at a distance 226.5 km away from Spiti Valley. Once you reach Manali, you can take a taxi, local bus or state government run buses from Manali to Kaza. Another nearest major airport for Spiti Valley is Shimla Airport, which is situated at a distance 413.9 km away from Spiti Valley. You can hire a taxi direct to Spiti or take the government run state bus to reach Shimla to Kaza.
The nearest major train station for Spiti Valley is Shimla Railway Station, which is situated at a distance 408.3 km away from Spiti Valley.
The primary mode of transportations to reach Spiti Valley includes the following:
- By air: Bhuntar Airport (also known as Kullu-Manali Airport), which is situated at a distance 226.5 km away from Spiti Valley. Shimla Airport, which is situated at a distance 413.9 km away from Spiti Valley.
- By train: Shimla Railway Station, which is situated at a distance 408.3 km away from Spiti Valley.
- By roadways: Private and state buses to Spiti Valley are available from major destinations of India like Manali and Shimla.
- By car: Tourists can also take their car to visit Spiti Valley.
Following are some of the main festivals held in Spiti Valley:
- Ladarcha Fair is held in August, it was originally a traders fair, but now it one can witness local art, crafts, and traditional performances.
- Losar Festival: New Year celebration of Buddhism religion
- Dechhang Festival is held in December and includes storytelling, music, feasting, and performs traditional dances.
- Spiti Yatra, held during the summer months wherein the pilgrims take a spiritual journey throughout Spiti Valley, including Kaza.
- Chaam Dance Festivals is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist dance, which is celebrated in different monasteries at various dates.
- Fagli Festival is held in February or March to mark the beginning of harvesting festival
Key Monastery, Tabo Monastery, Chandratal Lake, Pin Valley National Park, Kaza, Komic Village, Langza, Dhankar Monastery, Hikkim, Kibber Village
Common dishes which the tourists in Spiti Valley should try include Thukpa, Momos, Tingmo (traditional Tibetan bread), Butter Tea (Po Cha), Chang (Barley Beer), Chana Madra, Sepu Badi (sun-dried lentil cakes), etc. And the poplar restaurants include Sol Café (Kaza), The Himalayan Café (Kaza), Dragon Restaurant (Tabo), Nyingma Café (Tabo), Zomsa Café (Kaza), Taste of Spiti (Kaza), etc.
Types of accommodation available in Spiti Valley include resorts, dormitory, boutique hotels, guesthouses, backpacker hostels, lodges and homestays.
Yes, you can easily visit the different places in Spiti Valley with public transportation.
The transportation options available in Spiti Valley include local taxis, rental bikes and scooters. The state buses also run to nearby towns in Himachal Pradesh. Jeep service is also available to popular destinations like Kaza, Hikkim, Langza, etc.
The local dialect of the region is Stod Bhoti, but people also speak Hindi.
The best time to visit Spiti Valley is from March to June and from September last to October, when the weather is pleasant. Avoid traveling during the winter season, as the roads remain closed due to heavy snowfall.
Trekking through popular routes like Hampta Pass Trek and Parvati Pass Trek, River Rafting in Spiti River, mountain biking from Manali to Spiti Valley, camping near Chandratal Lake and in Kibber and Langza, Rock Climbing, wildlife spotting in Pin Valley National Park, exploring ancient caves in Tabo Monastery, Motorbiking.
Spiti Valley is the best holiday destination for adventure lovers, road trips, couples, solo travelers, group travelers, traveling with friends and family, camping, spiritual experience, etc.