Located amidst the rugged mountains of the Himalayas at altitudes above 12,000 feet, far away from the din of urban life, and home to people belonging to one of the world’s oldest Buddhist sects, the Spiti Valley forms a surreal travel destination. ‘Spiti’, which translates to ‘The Middle Land’ in local languages, is a sub-division in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, headquartered in Kaza, which formed an important crossroads in the old trade routes encompassing India, Tibet, and Central Asia.
Although still relatively unknown in travel circuits, the stark beauty of the Spiti Valley, with its spine-chilling gorges and ravines, has fed the fantasies of countless backpackers and trekking enthusiasts. One of the least populated regions in India owing to its daunting terrain and harsh climate, the Spiti Valley combines isolation with unspoiled natural attractions. Ancient monasteries, quaint villages, majestic snow-covered mountains, pristine mountainous lakes, and the vast barren expanses of desert-like land comprise some of Spiti’s offerings. Rudyard Kipling, perhaps, aptly referred to it as ‘a world within a world.’
The Spiti Valley is most conveniently accessible by road transport from Kullu, Manali, Kalka, Shimla, and Chandigarh. The picturesque Rohtang Pass, traversing at altitudes of 13,000 feet, connects Kullu and Manali, with Lahaul and Spiti. Lahaul is then separated from Spiti by the even higher Kunzum Pass at altitudes of 15,000 feet. However, heavy snowfall during winter, and in spring, frequently renders the Kunzum Pass unusable. A lengthy 412- kilometre road from Shimla provides the last resort to reach the Spiti Valley in winter. The most comfortable time to witness the Spiti Valley is between the months of June and September. Check now, the reasonably priced tour packages to Spiti Valley from Travelsetu.
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