Kaza ,Himachal pradesh,India

Kaza, sitting huddled in the corner of Himachal Pradesh is a tranquil getaway on the plains of the Spiti River. Lapped by majestic mountains covered in snow, meandering and bubbling rivers and streams and picturesque barren landscape with scattered patches of green, Kaza is a dream destination.

It is divided in to two parts: old and new Kaza, each accommodating government offices and king's palace respectively. Monasteries, Gompas and other historic wonders add charm to this already magical city. Today, this city is a wonderful blend of modernity and unique ancient culture that will leave you enchanted with its mystery.

Kaza is perched at a fearsome height of 11,980 ft and is the biggest town of the valley. The town is divided into two parts-Kaza Khas and Kaza Soma; Kaza Soma is where the important administrative buildings are in the new town. It is located 451 km from Shimla and 756 km from Delhi, the capital of India. 

Its mountainous terrain and pristine locales attract visitors who want to indulge in adventurous activities and spiritual well being alike. It is the base camp for trekking, mountaineering and other adventures. Pin-Parvati, Parang-La and Pin-Bhaba are some of the popular trails which start from Kaza. A gentle stroll to villages around Kaza can also be an interesting experience.

Kaza can be accessed from Kinnaur Valley and Lahaul Valley. Though the Kinnaur Valley route remains open throughout the year, the Lahaul Valley route remains open only during summers as the Kunzam Pass closes during winters. Winters in Kaza are severe with the temperature plunging to sub-zero levels. Locals remain within the confines of their households and venture out only if absolutely necessary. The locals stock food supplies to last the winter and utilize their time to produce handcrafts.

With magnificent and magnanimous mountains surrounding the town, Kaza has two access points; one is from Lahaul valley while the other is from Kinnaur valley. The Kinnaur valley route is open all through the year, apart from when there are sporadic landslides or snowfall. 

How to Reach

By Air

The nearest airports to Kaza are Bhuntar which is 250 Km away or Shimla which is at a distance of 445 Km. From there on you can approach Kaza via road from Shimla (May to October) and from Manali (June to October) by hiring a cab.

By Road

The HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) runs buses from Kulu to Kaza via Manali. The bus reaches Manali at almost 4:45 AM and leaves around 5:00 AM to reach Kaza by afternoon or evening depending upon the condition of the road.

By Train

There is no direct rail connectivity to Kaza. Joginder Nagar railway station is the nearest railway station to the site, 365 km away from the same. Regular buses ply between Joginder Nagar and Kaza. Alternatively, you can also hire a cab from Joginder Nagar.

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