Popularly known as the cold desert mountain in himachal
Popularly known as the cold desert mountain, “Middle Land” or “Little Tibet”, Spiti Valley can be more aptly called as ?Trekking mecca and a virgin paradise?. Nestled in the Himalayan range in Himachal Pradesh, this desert terrain is sure to spellbind you. Further inward, ancient monasteries, quaint little habitations, snow-capped mountains, verdure forests, crystal clear rivers and magnificent glaciers make this picture perfect valley all the more enthralling and surreal. The breath-taking views and the untouched natural beauty will make your visit a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The Lahaul and Spiti district comprises of both the valleys which are separated by kunzum pass. One of the most unexplored destinations in himachal Pradesh, Spiti or Spiti valley is located at a very high altitude in the eastern part of Himachal Pradesh. This region is a desert mountain valley and is known for its beautiful monasteries and untouched natural beauty. The terrain of Spiti Valley is highly difficult and the entire region becomes completely isolated during the winters.
A visit to Spiti would remain incomplete without visiting the monasteries here. The Ki/Key Monastery and the dankar monastery are must-visits. For adventure enthusiasts, there are a few trekking trails and mountain biking routes that they must go for. The chandratal lake and Surajtal lakes are some of the most beautiful lakes in the world and are among the highest lakes in the world. This region plays host to a number of festivals which are all celebrated with a lot of fervour, which includes burning of the devil, chaam dance and Pauri festival.
