About Spiti Valley
Spiti Valley located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh is a very high altitude valley in the Himalayas. It is located 4270 meters(14000 ft) above sea level. The valley lies in the north of Ladakh. Tibet lies in the east of Spiti Valley and Kinnaur in the southeast. The west of the valley is at Lahaul and the Kullu is at the south. Spiti Valley and its surrounding regions have a cold desert environment and are the least populated region of India. The valley forms the two subdivisions of the Lahaul and Spiti districts of the state, one is named Kaza, and the other one is Kyelang.
Kaza is 3800 meters(12467 ft) above sea level and Kyelang is in the Lahaul valley. There is also a road that connects the two sub-divisions of the Lahaul and Spiti districts which are at a cut-off in winter and spring due to heavy snow there. As it is one of the tribal areas of the state, it is administered under the single-line administration system of Himachal Pradesh. The single-line administration system facilitates direct communication between the Kaza administration and the higher-level administration system of Himachal Pradesh.
The Best Time to Visit Spiti Valley
➔ May to October is the best and most fascinating time to visit Spiti Valley.
➔ Summer season – Accessible from Manali and Shimla as well.
➔ Winter season – accessible from Shimla most of the time.
The roads from Manali have been blocked for 6 months due to heavy snow in the region.
Famous Attraction of Spiti Valley
There are many beautiful and mesmerizing sightseeing spots in Spiti Valley that one should visit while you are in spiti valley.
➔ Chicham Bridge: It is the world’s highest suspension bridge located at a distance of 18.6 Kilometer from Spiti Valley
➔ Hikkim Village: Hikkim Village is the housing of the world’s highest (14,400ft.) permanently structured post office. The world's highest permanent post office is located in Hikkim Village at a height of 4440 meters(14567 ft).
➔ Kaza: Kaza has many famous attractions that you can visit during your trip to spiti valley. Some of the famous attractions of Kaza include Key Monastery, Chandratal Lake, Dhankar Lake, and much more.
➔ Komic Village: Komic village is the aisa highest village which is connected by a motorable road.
➔ Langza village and Budhha statue: Langza village is one of the remotest villages in Himachal Pradesh. It is known for its marine fossils for spotting endangered animals and the statue of Buddha overlooking spiti valley. The Landscape of Spiti Valley can leave any visitors spellbound.
➔ Pin Valley National Park: Pin Valley National Park is located at a distance of 40 Kilometers from spiti valley. This park is renowned for the protection of the endangered snow leopard.
➔ Tabo Monastery: Tabo Caves or Tabo Monastery are murals and stucco sculptures carved on the walls. It is an ASI-protected site as a national historical structure of India.
