Lahaul and Spiti

MINGLE WITH THE RELIGIOUS HARMONY LAHAUL AND SPITI

Welcome abode to the company of the most exquisite snow-peaks known to man. Lahaul and Spiti, the two unified districts, sit among the clouds as the emblem of placidity in Himachal Pradesh. Channelize your energy whilst sitting among the monks on your Gompa expedition or plan a homestay on the lap of Himalayas. Spreading its wings wider into the sky of adventure-hotspots, this graciously serene district is connected to urban Himachal Pradesh by the Rohtang Pass. Taste the wilderness of extreme adventure treks amidst the snow-capped enchantress. Can you hear the mountain calls?

Highlights of Lahaul and Spiti – GLIMPSE OF SCENIC ECSTASY

EYE- POPING BIODIVERSITY
Roll past the sheer dynamic of nature via Rohtang Pass for the overwhelming wave of calmness. The ornamented waterfalls, green lush meadows give way to sparse vegetation and dirt roads embellishing its caricature. Visit nature’s keep at the district’s lake of the Sun and Moon (Suraj and Chandra Tal). Meanwhile, keep an eye on your surrounding at the Pin Valley National Park as you might come across deer and snow leopards at this height too.
ADVENTURE IN LAHAUL AND SPITI
Let your adventure streak go smitten as you experience one of the most daunting treks of Himalayas. Yak-back rides and mountain cycling on the most reckless terrain call for the intrepid traveler in you. Add Hampta Pass-Chandrataal Lake trek alongside Pin-Paravati trek to your trek-journal and don’t forget to capture your experiences to cherish them for a lifetime.
EYESHOT OF THE HINDMOST VILLAGE CHITKUL
Visit the last motorable village on the Indo-China border. Take pleasure in taking in the vibes as you stand on the last pin stop of Kinnar Kailash Parikrma which shares the place with the ancient Buddhist Kalgyug temples. Don’t forget to meet with the relishes’ as you taste the most expensive potatoes in the word.
UNFOLD THE LIFE IN THE CLOUDS
Life has surely found a way at this height, as hamlets have sprung up throughout the district. A crucial part of the Lahaul and Spiti tour is to experience the bucolic life led by these simple-minded folks. The hospitality and humbleness in the air will surely catch hold of your heart.
WHEN IT SMELLS LIKE HILL SPIRIT: The rich religious platter
The adventure in Himachal Pradesh does not stop with the most difficult trek in Himachal; the mutual harmony and spiritual matrimony, the Hindu and the Tibetan Buddhist communities have embraced plausible. There are monuments honoring various avatars of Buddha and Hindu deities strewn across the valley.
SHUTTERBUG’S PARADISE
The need to capture every moment of your adventure in Lahaul and Spiti arises from the picturesque backdrops illuminating every step. There are a number of many impeccable places you’ll find on the roadmap of this district. So, Click! Click! And let your frames convey your stories.

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Top Places to visit in Lahaul and Spiti

LET GO OF YOURSELF BEHOLDING LAHAUL AND SPITI

VISITING KEYLONG

The first ideal pit-stop in an exclusive Lahaul and Spiti trek or tour is Keylong, which connects to lower Himachal Pradesh via the Rohtang Pass. The stay at Keylong is usually garnished with visits to the Buddhist establishments in the Khardong village. Wear your startle pants as incredulity slide your way!

INCREDIBLE LAHAUL

The conclusion to the stay in Lahaul is brought with a trip across Pattan Valley. Before the Kunzum Pass brings tourists over to the Spiti-end of the trip, the Hindu temples of Mrikula and Trilokinath round off the Lahaul side of it. The underrated ancient architectural marvels are a sight to behold!

LOSAR AND RANGRIK, Nature at its Best

Near the Kunzum Mata Temple, the villages of Losar and Rangrik are some of the stops that can accommodate for food and lodging. Adventure in Lahaul and Spiti begins with the option to embark on the trek to the Moon Lake of Chandrataal, from this point. There will nothing like ‘too much positivity’ on this trip.

MOTORING WITH GASOLINE AND ADRENALINE RUSH: KAZA AND HIKKIM

If you are a tourist with nerves of steel, riding up to the highest two-wheeler accessible villages of Kaza and Hikkim can be quite an experience! The sight of Kaza town set against the flowing River Spiti in the back soothes the weary mind. Hikkim, on the other hand, boasts of the highest post office in India that can be accessed by a vehicle. Explore the Giu village on your way to Kaza for the sight of the Giu mummy that is 550 years old!

AMUSING SIGHTS AT TABO

Decked in Buddhist motifs, the village of Tabo stuns with its ancient architecture and somberness. Referred to often as the “Ajanta of the Himalayas”, the Tabo monastery and the Dhankar Gompa complex, make for a mind-boggling experience. The Tibetan murals and paintings in the monastery lend an air of reverence. The Dhankar Monastery completes the trifecta with a visit to Tabo cave your please your appetite for adventure.

REDEFINING ADVENTURE: LAHAUL AND SPITI TREK

HAMPTA PASS-CHANDRATAAL LAKE TREK

Trek across meadows, forests of cedar, waterfalls, and snow-peaks that accentuate the hike. The mesmerizing ‘Balu ka Ghera’ makes for a tiresome hike. The clear glimpses of Indrasan and Deotibba peak make it one of the best treks of Himachal Pradesh. The final hike from Shea Gahru to Chatru puts hikers in proximity to Chandrataal Lake. The magnificent lake and the glistening horizon where the sky kisses the surface is a reward in itself. Extreme activities like rappelling and boulder-climbing await during these haunts.

PIN-PARVATI TREK

The trek commences from Rumsu village and brings the visitor to the lovely hot springs of Kheerganga, via Barshaini. Folks seeking adventure in Lahaul and Spiti can look forward to Tunda Khuj and Thakur Kuan. Thakur Kuan also places visitors in proximity to the Parvati River whose magnificence is immeasurable. The snow creeps in closer as trekkers make their way towards the Parvati base camp. The journey till here, via Mantalai, is checkered with run-ins with bridges and temples. The snow-capped peaks of Ganesh and South Parvati tower over trekkers as they make their way to Mudh village. The overnight stay at Mudh concludes one of the best treks in Himachal.

DANCING TO THE FESTIVITIES

HIMACHALI FAGLI

FREE YOUR MERRY SPREE AT HIMACHALI FAGLI

Fagli, a festival of the prosperity of sorts is celebrated in the month of February. You’ll see households decked up in decorative flower ornaments offering gifts and perform rituals for the deity. The villages celebrate in hordes with gusto. Tourists passing by the valley during this festivity are embraced by the locals with open arms in sharing the merriment.

ILLUMINATE DARKNESS AT THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHT

Lahaul and Spiti’s take on the festivity of Diwali is nothing short of a fairy-tale chapter! Tinker lit snow-globes gasps travelers out of breath. As you get closer, the flood of lights and colors of joy welcomes you. Amidst the merrymaking, bonfires of dry cedar branches are lit in an ode to the deities.

SECLUSION IN TSHESHU FAIR

Though Buddhism is a near-stoic principle of life, Tsheshu is a pompous affair celebrated across all the monasteries in the district. The Kyi and the Tabo monasteries welcome guests as disciples of the institutions dress in colorful ceremonial garbs and masks to perform dance rituals.

SECULAR FEAST OF PAURI FAIR

The Pauri Fair farther highlights the harmony between various sects existing in the valleys. Forgetting caste and creed distinctions Hindus and Buddhists join hands in worshipping the avatars of Lord Shiva. The villages light up like fireflies, when seen from a distance, as hundreds of oil lamps light the way of the deity.

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