10 amazing things you'd want to do in Spiti

Tripoto
10th Sep 2019
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1. Visiting the Buddha Statue at an altitude of 14,500ft watching over the valley and the peaceful ambiance it creates around.

Highest Buddha Statue at the Fossil Village, Langza.

Photo of Langza Buddha Statue, Langza, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha
Photo of Langza Buddha Statue, Langza, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha
Photo of Langza Buddha Statue, Langza, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha

2. Collecting centuries old fossils from this age old Langza Village.

Yet another attraction at Langza is to collect fossils. Fossils of marine creatures and plants are found in plenty under the sedimentary rocks. These fossils are around millions of years old.

Photo of Langza, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha

3. Sending a postcard to your people from the World's highest post office.

Photo of Hikkim Post Office हिक्कीम पोस्ट ऑफिस, Hikkim, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha
Photo of Hikkim Post Office हिक्कीम पोस्ट ऑफिस, Hikkim, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha

4. Grabbing a bite at the World's highest Restaurant (which is connected by road).

Photo of Kaza, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha
Photo of Kaza, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha
Photo of Kaza, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha

5. Visit the oldest Monastery, Tabo at 10009 feet ASL. Paintings dating back to 996 CE and 1042 CE do exist here.

Photo of Tabo, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha

The Tabo Monastery complex has a total of 9 temples, 4 Stupasand 23 Chortens with numerous painting in them.

Photo of Tabo, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha

6. Interact with the Lamas, monks and the locals, be it people or animals! :D

People here are always willing to interact and would eagerly & happily tell you amazing-never-heard-stories about Spiti and Buddhism!

Photo of Spiti Valley, Marango Rangarik, Himachal Pradesh by Nisha
Photo of Spiti Valley, Marango Rangarik, Himachal Pradesh by Nisha
Photo of Spiti Valley, Marango Rangarik, Himachal Pradesh by Nisha
Photo of Spiti Valley, Marango Rangarik, Himachal Pradesh by Nisha
Photo of Spiti Valley, Marango Rangarik, Himachal Pradesh by Nisha

9. Visit the highest village, last petrol outlet and the majestic Key Monastery (13500 Ft ASL, the largest monastery and training centre for Lamas in the valley).

Photo of Key Gompa, Key Monastery, Key, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha
Photo of Key Gompa, Key Monastery, Key, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha
Photo of Key Gompa, Key Monastery, Key, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha
Photo of Key Gompa, Key Monastery, Key, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha
Photo of Key Gompa, Key Monastery, Key, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha

7. Binge into local food, (and the glacial water). Tsampa, Thukpa, Momos, Churpe, Quo, Sushis, etc are few you wouldn't want to miss eating. Yak cheese is amazing here! Butter Tea, Kawa and Arrack are try-it-out-once drinks!

Photo of Spiti Valley, Marango Rangarik, Himachal Pradesh by Nisha
Photo of Spiti Valley, Marango Rangarik, Himachal Pradesh by Nisha
Photo of Spiti Valley, Marango Rangarik, Himachal Pradesh by Nisha
Photo of Spiti Valley, Marango Rangarik, Himachal Pradesh by Nisha

8. Drive through the Asia's highest bridge.

Located at a height of around 13000 feet above sea level in the Himalayan mountain ranges, the Chicham Bridge is said to be the Asia's highest suspension bridge and is one of the most spectacular bridges of the world. You will drive through this to reach Kunzum!

Photo of Chicham Bridge, Chicham Khas, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha
Photo of Chicham Bridge, Chicham Khas, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha
Photo of Chicham Bridge, Chicham Khas, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha
Photo of The Himalayan Cafe, near Kangra Co-op Bank, Kaza, Himachal Pradesh, India by Nisha
Photo of 10 amazing things you'd want to do in Spiti by Nisha

10. Best for the last, Camp at the Chandratal Lake. The Lake is at an altitude of 14, 200ft ASL.

Photo of Chandra Taal by Nisha
Photo of Chandra Taal by Nisha
Photo of Chandra Taal by Nisha
Photo of Chandra Taal by Nisha
Photo of Chandra Taal by Nisha