Spiti,Himachal pradesh,India

Popularly known as Little Tibet, Spiti is nestled in the Himalayan Mountain range in Himachal Pradesh. Accessible only during summer.

Literally meaning the “the middle land”, Spiti is surrounded by Tibet in the East, Ladakh in the North, Kullu and Lahaul in the South and Kinnaur in the South East. It is one of the remotest sites of the country and usually remain cut-off from most of the tourist maps.

Perched at a height of 12,500 meters above the sea level, Spiti is located on the banks of the Spiti River and reverberates with pristine culture and paradisiacal natural beauty.

The place is usually accessed by trekkers and bikers as its surreal landscapes, glaciers and relatively untouched environment is too much of a temptation. Even villages adorning this incredible valley appear like some Grand Painter’s fantasy.

Some other attractions such as the Tabo monastery, which is one of the oldest Buddhism centers in Western Himalayas can be a great charm. It is a home to some fabulous Ajanta like paintings and Buddhists Lamas can be seen singing, dancing and playing musical instruments while chanting their mantras.

With the arrival of winters, Spiti gets covered in thick snow and gets virtually cut off from the rest of the world. It is a great place to witness the true wonders of nature being discovered in front of your very eyes.

How to Reach

By Air

The nearest airport to Spiti region is the Kullu Airport at Bhuntar, Kullu. This airport is well-connected to the important cities of the country. One can rent a cab or taxi to reach the destination. The journey is somewhere around 5 hours.

By Train

The nearest railway stations to Spiti valley are Joginder Nagar railway station, and Shimla railway station. To reach the valley, you can rent a taxi from the railway station or can also board a bus going to Spiti.

By Road

Spiti is well-connected by road to the other cities and the adjoining states from, May to November. You can board the Himachal Pradesh state transport buses and other private buses from Manali, traveling past the Kunzum La pass, or can rent jeeps and cars to reach Spiti. There is another road that travels north from Shima via Kinnaur district till the Spiti valley.

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