The Middle Land & Hidden Valley
No one can deny the beauty of Spiti Valley, despite the extremely cold climate which characterizes it for a good part of the year. It is a place where you can feel the power of the Himalayas, the intrigues of the ancient monasteries, the loveliness of the wild flowers and the majesty of some exotic beasts.
‘Spiti’ is a desert valley between India and Tibet. It is part of the Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. Prone to heavy snowfall, it is considered traveler-friendly only from the month of June up to October.
Quick Facts
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Polyandry used to be a common practice amongst people of the Lahaul-Spiti region in the past
Popular Attractions
- Ki and Tabo are two of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in the country. Tabo monastery is said to be over 1000 years old and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The region has a number of other monasteries as well
- Pin Valley National Park and Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary are home to animals like the ibex, the musk dear, the snow leopard and the brown bear
- Kibber, Kaza and Kye are among the many regions in Spiti known to be rich in fossils
The “India Kosher Travel” Experience
- It is interesting to explore Spiti’s small villages to understand the unique culture and way of life of the people, given the harsh conditions they live in
- Yak safaris
- Spiti has trekking trails but only for those who are really serious about trekking, since negotiating the rugged terrain and weather conditions is no mean task