Solo Spiti Valley Travel by Public Transport

Part - 1
Narkanda

Started the journey from Kolkata to delhi by train and followed by Narkanda by over night HRTC bus. Visited Hatu peak and try the Local Mutton Thali in Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh.

Part - 2
Sarahan and Chitkul

Reached Chitkul via Bhimkali temple of Sarahan, one of the Shakti pith.
Chitkul is the last village of India before the Tibetan border. ITBP first line of defense is just 4 km away from this serene village. It's included "Hindustan ka Akhri Dhaba" Which offers hot Parathas along with really breathtaking views.

Part - 3
Sangla

Arrived Sangla, which is famous for Bering temple and Kamru fort. Here I started a day trekking towards Sangla kanda and it makes me realized that we are nothing in front of these stunning mountains and also encountered some really breathtaking sensational scenic landscapes.
Probably not to forget those thousands of attractive apple trees and the must try delicious trout fish, which is among their specialities.

Part - 4
Kalpa and Reckong Peo

Joy Shiv Shambhu.
Entered kalpa which is famous for Shrikhand Mahadev Kailash Peak. It's really have some unique essence of nature, which attracts devotees year by year. The balcony of the hotel offered me a great mesmerizing view of the kinner kailash range which includes the amazing Mahadev peak and the Parvati peak. Reckong Peo, the headquarters of Kinner district is just few kilometers away from Kalpa, where I have entered later to continue my upcoming journeys.

Part - 5
Nako and Tabo

Finally, I have entered into the much awaited destination Spiti valley, the middle land between Tibet and India. Spiti Valley is one of the great cold desert mountain valley located high in the Himalayas. My journey continues to Nako, famous for the sacred Nako lake and then followed by Tabo, one of the most ancient Monasteries and also considered as the Ajanta of the Himalayas due to number of Caves and Stupas. Tabo is the oldest Buddhist Monastery in India which was built almost 1200 years back. Mesmerizing view of Spiti river and the grey shade of huge Mountains gives me some unforgettable memories on the way.

Part - 6
Gue and Dhankar Village

My next place of visit was Gue village which is famous for the 550 years old mummy of a Buddhist monk. After getting an adventurous and mesmerizing journey, finally I have reached Dhankar Gompa. This beautiful monastery is locked between the rocky spurs at the top of the cliffs in the Dhankar village and the views during the sunset are really breathtaking.
Here I have done a small day trekking towards Dhankar Lake and the trail was really terrific.

Part - 7
Pin Valley and Mud Village along with Kungri Monastery and Lhalung Monastery

The Next point of travel was Kungri Monastery, one of the ancient monastery of the region. After that journey continues towards the Pin Valley and up to the Mud Village, the last motorable village of Pin Valley National park. Pin valley is formed by Pin river and the only Cold desert National Park situated here. The unforgivable vast terrain of the valley certainly has all the components of mind blowing scenic beauty and breathtaking natural landscapes. The Pin Parvati trek and Bhaba pass trek start it's trail from this beautiful and serene Mud Village. My next part of the visit was Lhalung monastery which is famous for the Golden Temple inside the old monastery.

Part - 8
Kaza along with Langza, Hikkim and Komik Village
Finally, I have entered Kaza, the headquarter, the heart of the Spiti Valley. It's given me a huge satisfaction that I am too close to complete the Spiti circuit starting from Shimla and ending with Manali. Here to enjoy the phenomenal and spectacular scenic beauty, I have hired a bike and started my journey towards Langza, famous for a huge Buddha statue in the middle of a serene valley. Then I have reached Komik village, which is known as the highest village connected by motorable road. It is also famous for its picturesque valley, embraces several treasures in its vicinity along with the world's highest restaurant in it. The Next point was Hikkim, well known for the world's highest post office. The whole journey of these villages offered me a great riding experience through these remarkable, delightful vistas of breathtaking and majestic scenic valley.

Part - 9
Key Monastery followed by Chicham Bridge and Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary

It is the moment, this is the view for what, I was waiting for such a long time, the breathtaking sight of the Key Monastery. After a long bike ride starting from day and up to night, I have entered in the Key village and the first view of the Key monastery on the top of the hill during moonlight was really fascinating and mind blowing. The Next morning was perfectly peaceful and full of serenity in the Key Monastery, the biggest monastery of Spiti Valley. My next point of the visit was Chicham Bridge, the highest bridge of the Asia and the place was worth visiting. Then my journey continues towards Kibber, one of the highest village in the region, famous for the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary and the precious Snow Leopard. Next ride was towards Gette, the highest inhabited village in the region and followed by Tashigang, known as the world's highest polling Station. The complete bike ride in these valleys was remarkably magnificent. Finally, I have returned Kaza and visited the Sakya Tangyud Monastery with great memories.

Part - 10
Chandrataal Lake via Kunzum Pass and Batal

Dessert has come into the plate. At last I have reached Chandratal Lake via Kunzum pass and Batal. Batal is also famous for the Chacha-Chachi Dhaba. Here, staying at Camp near Chandratal was really marvelous. Just look at the shades of the lake, it's offered total four to five numbers of colours in the whole day. The most astonishing incident occurred in the night. The temperature goes down to minus 3 deg Celsius and it's really chilling in the campsite. The charm of this magnificent Lake surrounded by the mountains in the 14000 ft height creates a jaw dropping scenic beauty which is really remarkable. In the night, the beauty of the full moon, which reflects on the Chandratal lake, creates a stunning and majestic view itself. Finally, the next day after a bustling journey through Rohtang pass, I have successfully completed the total Spiti circuit staring from shimla and ending with manali. I am Really thankful to all the travellers who have given me the lift in their respective cars, bikes or jeep whenever I am stuck in the tour and lastly thankful for the HRTC bus service which is really amazing. Not to forget the pleasant weather which helps me to reach all the location safely. Looking forward to come back soon specially for the Chitkul and the Chandrataal.