Spiti Valley Tourism

Lahaul

Lahaul and Spiti tourism is a popular part of Veena World packages. Lahaul and Spiti are like two sides of the same coin. Greener than Spiti, Lahaul has a rustic charm to it. Lahaul is the sister valley to Spiti and home to some of the most beautiful landscapes, towering mountain peaks, hanging glaciers and lush green hillsides. Though a sub-division of Lahaul-Spiti district, Lahaul is located south of Ladakh and is divided from Spiti by Kunzum Pass. 

Key Monastery

Key Monastery is an important facet of Spiti tourism. Also called Kye Gompa or Kee Gompa, the 1000-year-old monastery sits right atop a hill, offering some stunning views of the valley and the Spiti River flowing beneath. When looked at from down below, the monastery looks like nothing more than zigzagged blocks piled on top of each other, but the inside is another world altogether. The monastery consists of three floors - an underground storage room, an assembly hall, and the Tangyur, resting rooms for the monks. Though the high-altitude trek to the monastery can be challenging, the views are worth the effort.  

Chandratal Lake

A trip to Chandratal Lake is a must in your Spiti tourism packages. Chandratal Lake is a popular trekking paradise and has the most gorgeous views of the majestic Lahaul range. The lake is crescent-shaped, thus the name and is a significant part of Spiti Valley tourism. The spot is ideal for camping by crystal clear water with the majestic mountains in the backdrop.  

Suraj Tal

Suraj Tal is the third highest lake in India and a popular Spiti tourism spot. An important stop that falls along the Manali-Lek trek, Suraj Tal provides a reprieve to trekkers and tourists alike. The lake lies beneath Baralacha-la Pass in the Lahaul-Spiti Valley and holds a lot of spiritual significance. It is a common belief that bathing in the sacred waters of Suraj Tal cleanses the person of all his sins. While there is no scientific proof behind the saying, a dip during the summer does sound refreshing. Doesn’t it!? 

Pin Valley National Park

As India’s first cold valley national park, Pin Valley is home to a variety of rare medicinal flora and several endangered animal species including snow leopards, Siberian ibex, Himalayan wolf, Tibetan gazelle, Wooly hare etc. Pin Valley is also among one of the toughest trekking trails coming in from Kullu Valley and another from Bhaba Valley leading to Kinnaur. Our immersive and cost-effectively priced Spiti tourism packages offer great experiences including a tour to the Pin Valley and its wilderness.

Tabo Monastery

Tabo is a small and secluded village and the largest monastic complex in Spiti. Famous for its monastery, rocky mountainsides, sprawling apple orchards and the Spiti River. Founded in 996 AD, Tabo monastery is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in India which is still in operation. Tabo also has various other destinations that attract many tourists such as Tabo Caves perched above the monastery. These caves are carved directly into the barren cliffs and have served as a meditational abode for monks for more than 1000 years. 

Kunzum Pass

Kunzum is a popular destination in Lahaul and Spiti tourism. Connecting the two valleys, the pass is nestled in the high altitudes of the Indian Himalayas. The motorable pass offers some of the most breathtaking views from Gramphu to Kaza through the Chandra River. The pass begins at Batal and offers an unparalleled journey through the Himalayan region. Due to its location, the pass remains closed during winter and monsoon seasons. 

Gue Village

Gue village is a small border village located along the route of Reckong Peo-Kinnaur to Kaza. Nestled 10,000 feet above sea level, the village is a popular sightseeing spot in Spiti Valley tourism. The village is a time capsule away from the mad rush in urban cities. One of the biggest alluring aspects of Gue Village is a mummified skeleton of a 500-year-old Buddhist monk - Shangha Tenzin. The mummy was discovered in an underground chamber of Gue Monastery in 1975 after an earthquake and was naturally preserved in a glass box.

There’s a lot you can explore in your Spiti Valley tourism packages. Besides these places, Hikkim - The World’s Highest Post Office, Kibber, Dhankar, Nako Village and Lake, Sopona Lake, Sakya Tangyud Monastery, Kungri Monastery, Langza Village, Tashigang are some popular sightseeing spots in Spiti Valley tourism in Himachal Pradesh.