Capture a Trip - Best Places to Visit in Spiti Valley

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Best Place to Visit in Spiti Valley
Spiti Valley is attracting a lot of tourists
towards its charm. The spine-chilling winters,
the blissful valleys, the serenity of the
mountains, the ethnicity of the traditional
culture, and YES! A PARADISE FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS.
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Spiti Valley is located in Himachal Pradesh and
is very famous for its Buddhist Culture. One can
find many Buddhist Monasteries which are of
great significance not only for Indians but for
the world. The culture and beauty of Spiti are
incredible in all terms. The name "Spiti" means-
The middle land. "The middle land between India
and Tibet". Spiti Valley is known for its winter
as it only receives around 250 days of sunshine
in a year which makes it one of the coldest
places in India. And those who love to have some
adventures it is truly a place for them. The
distance between Manali to Spiti Valley is just
170 Kms, and the drive-through Manali to Spiti
is very famous amongst the bikers and those who
love to go on road trips. The drive-through from
Delhi to Spiti Valley is also very famous among
the adrenaline junkies who just love to drive
their supreme bikes and collects the best
memories on their way. In this blog, we are going
to mention some of the very famous places of
Spiti and must to do things here. Places to
visit in Spiti Lahaul Valley- An amalgamation of
Buddhist culture and Hindu culture can be seen
here, and it creates a unique
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aura in the valley. Lahaul Valley has many unique
places in its lap, one would surely appreciate
the enormous mountains, pristine valleys, fecund
slopes, and ancient Gompas. It is a famous spot
for travelers to Ladakh. This beautiful valley
is disconnected from the world for 6 months
during the winter but after Rohtang Tunnel it
will be visited all-round the year. Dhankar
Lake- Dhankar Lake lies on an elevation of 4270m
above sea level. The blue and green color
mountains have surrounded the valley and Dhankar
Monastery is just 2 km away from it. Trekking to
Dhankar lake is very popular as it is a place
for campers. Next time you visit Dhankar do not
forget to take a round of this lake as this is a
sacred ritual among the locals. The
crystal-clear water and its serenity are best to
calm down your nerves after such a long
trek. Key Monastery- The Key Monastery is one of
the famous monasteries of India, situated on the
bank of the Spiti river at an altitude of 4,166
meters above sea level. It is the oldest
monastery of Spiti dated back to 1000 years old,
built-in 11th century. It is a Tibetan Buddhist
monastery and a training center for lamas.
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Chandratal Lake- Chandratal is truly a place that
you cannot miss during your trip to Spiti. It is
situated on 'Samundra Tapu'. Due to its shape,
it is also known as "Moon Lake". The most
satisfying way to spend your stay here is
camping and stargazing. The still water of this
lake, the panoramic view of the valley is an
experience which you cannot get anywhere. Tabo
Monastery- Tabo Monastery is just 12 km away
from Kaza. This monastery has significant
importance as it has Lhakang Gompa which lies in
the small chapel. This Gompa because of its
incredible murals which depict the life of
Buddha has the center of attraction. You can
witness the beautiful valley through its
windows. Kaza- Kaza can be reached from Shimla as
well from Manali. The small town is divided into
2 regions- Old Kaza and New Kaza. Old Kaza is
very famous for shopping and New Kaza is a
different world as it consists of administrative
offices. Both the region is connected with a
bridge. Pin Valley- A must-visit place of Spiti
is Pin Valley. The Pin Valley National Park is
known among the tourists as it is home to many
of the endangered species of birds and animals.
Set in the freezing landscapes of Spiti Valley,
this
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amazing park was established in 1987 as a part of
the Great Himalayan National Park Conservation
Area.
Must things to do in Spiti Spiti Valley Bike
Trip- A bike trip to Spiti is new but not
impossible. You can start your journey right from
Delhi to Spiti or either you can start it from
Manali, Shimla also. Get the most out of your
journey, a backpack will be surely added to your
luggage while returning to your home and that
backpack would be full of memories and
experiences that will give you goosebumps
throughout your life.
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Have you seen a MUMMY! - NO! Absolutely Not! We
are not joking, a MUMMY in India and too in Spiti
is really sounds unbelievable, Right? But you
can witness a mummy in Gue village. Also known
as Mummy Village amongst tourists. It is the only
"Sitting Mummy in the World" and it is believed
to be of around 500-600 years old. Mummy was
believed to be a monk named Sangha Tenzin. So
what are you waiting for, just grab your
backpacks and rush to witness it ASAP! Stay in a
monastery- away from the city's hustling and
bustling life, monasteries are a way to spend
some "ME TIME" to get things back on track, to
figure out your way of living life. Spend some
time with monks, eat with them, meditate with
them, and sleep most simply to experience the
calmness that lies in you. Spiti is a place
where you can find many monasteries- small and
big and they welcome you with their hands
open. Star Gazing- The lofty mountains and
valleys of Spiti are perfect for stargazing, and
camping. The best of the places of Spiti for
stargazing are Kibber, Tabo, Komik, Losar, etc.
If fortune favors you can witness a part of the
Milky Way and dozens of shooting stars.
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Road Trip to Komic- Highest Motorable Village in
the World- Being the highest village in the
world, Komic is connected to the highest
motorable road in the world and you shouldn't
miss it. Collect some fossils- If you are also
those few people who try to take away something
unforgettable from the places to visit in spiti
valley will add something very rare in your box
and that is a FOSSIL. In the villages in Hikkim
and Langza, the children will try to selling you
fossils. Just ask from a villager and you will
find one. Experience adrenaline rush on World's
most treacherous road- While visiting Spiti from
Kinnaur, you will pass through the most
treacherous road of the world with a warning of
falling stones from high above. The road cuts
through the mountains and cliff-hanging
tunnel. Feel nostalgic with a postcard- Send your
dear ones and yourself a postcard from the
highest post office in the world. Hikkim is the
highest post office in the world which sits at
an altitude of 14,400m above sea level. So, this
is not just it, Spiti has incredible experiences
and unforgettable memories and views. Plan one
with your
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