- Best time
- Jun–Sep
- How long
- 5–8 days
- Stay a night
- ₹1,000–5,000
- Food a day
- ₹400–1,200
- Nearest railhead
- 420 km away
- Nearest airport
- 250 km away
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Plan this tripAbout Spiti Valley
A high-altitude desert of 1,000-year-old monasteries, fossil villages and the world’s highest post office.
Things to do in Spiti Valley
Key Monastery
Key Monastery is a fortress-like Tibetan Buddhist gompa of the Gelugpa sect perched on a hill above the Spiti River. As the largest monastery in the Spiti Valley, it serves as a religious training centre for lamas and houses ancient murals and wind instruments.
Tip: Wear modest clothing that covers your shoulders and knees before entering prayer halls
Kibber village
Kibber is a high-altitude Himalayan village in Spiti Valley featuring lush green fields, a local monastery, and a base for the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary.
Tip: Take the bus from Kaza during the summer months
Langza fossil village & Buddha
Langza is a high-altitude village in Spiti Valley known for its prehistoric marine fossils and a striking Buddha statue overlooking the landscape.
Tip: Walk slowly and stay hydrated to deal with the high altitude comfortably.
Hikkim post office
Hikkim post office is a small post office located in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh. It is known as the highest post office where travellers can send postcards to their loved ones from a remote mountain village.
Tip: Carry cash as card payments may not be available
Dhankar Monastery & Lake
Dhankar Monastery is a historic cliffside gompa perched precariously between Tabo and Kaza in Spiti Valley. It offers a fascinating glimpse into Buddhist heritage and local culture. Visitors can also take a rewarding hike up to the high-altitude Dhankar Lake.
Tip: Wear sturdy walking shoes for the rocky and steep trail leading to the lake
Chandratal Lake
Chandratal Lake, known as the moon lake, sits in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Travellers can set up overnight camps on the Manali side to experience the serene high-altitude landscape.
Pin Valley
Pin Valley is a national park located in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is known for its green valleys and as a natural habitat for the ibex.
Where to stay in Spiti Valley
Kaza
Main town with fuel, ATMs and cafes.
Kibber, Langza homestays
Village life at 4,200 m+.
What to eat
Thukpa & momos
Simple Spitian food at homestays.
Sol Cafe
Coffee in Kaza.
Seabuckthorn tea
Local berry tea — vitamin C bomb.
Good to know
- Fuel up at Kaza — the only pump for 100+ km.
- Enter via Shimla–Kinnaur for gradual acclimatisation.
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