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Lahaul and Spiti Tourism | How to Plan a Trip to Lahaul and Spiti


  • Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh
Lahaul and Spiti At a Glance
  • Average Climate:2°C - 35°C
  • Best Time to Visit:Throughout the year
  • STD Code:01900

Lahaul and Spiti Travel Guide

Lahaul Spiti Travel Guide Lahaul and Spiti are two isolated Himalayan valleys of Himachal Pradesh lying on the Indo-Tibet border, dotted with rocky hills and snow-clad peaks. Lahaul, a land of enchanting Buddhist art and culture, is marked by imposing mountains and glaciers. Spiti is renowned as Little Tibet since its landscape, vegetation, and climate are akin to that of Tibet. Lahaul and Spiti should ideally be visited between June to October.

Come on a Lahaul and Spiti Tour, and you will have an unforgettable experience exploring these beautiful valleys. Before planning your vacation, check out this Lahaul and Spiti Travel guide that includes all the essential information to make your holiday comfortable and delightful. Many beautiful elements in these two Himachal valleys attract tourists from around the globe. In this travel guide, you will know the best attractions, the best time to visit, how to reach, and many more helpful information.

Tourist Attractions in Lahaul and Spiti

Following are some of the famous tourist attractions in Lahaul and Spiti, which you can visit while on a Lahaul and Spiti Tour -

  • Guru Ghantal Monastery:- Believed to be the oldest Gompa of Lahaul, this wooden structure with pyramidal roofs and wood carving preserves the idols of Padmasambhava and Brajeshwari Devi.
  • Gondla:- This village in Lahaul valley celebrates a fair in July that draws a large number of tourists. Other attractions of the village are the historical Gompa and the 8-storied Gondla castle or fort. Constructed in 1700 AD, the fort is the residence of the Thakur of Gondla.
  • Key Monastery:- This is the oldest and the biggest monastery of Spiti. It is decorated with beautiful scriptures and paintings of Lord Buddha and other Goddesses. The Lamas sing, practice dance and play on pipes and horns here.
  • Kunzum Pass:- Kunzum pass is the gateway to Spiti from Kulu and Lahaul. There is a temple perched at the top of this Pass dedicated to Goddess Durga. Nearby is the stunning Bara-Sigri glacier, the second-longest glacier in the world.

How to reach Lahaul and Spiti

Come on a Lahaul and Spiti Tour, using the following means of transport -

By Air

The nearest airport is at Bhuntar.

By Rail

The nearest broad gauge railhead is at Chandigarh, while the closest narrow gauge railway station is at Joginder Nagar.

By Road

Lahaul is well-connected by National Highway-21, which passes through this valley en route to Leh. You have to come from Manali via Rohtang Pass to Kaza to reach Spiti.

This information will help you enjoy the Lahaul and Spiti tourism on your next vacation in these regions of Himachal. If you are looking for more information regarding Lahaul and Spiti, you can contact us. Moreover, you can choose well-designed Lahaul and Spiti tour packages that include top-quality services to make your tour more exciting. So keep in touch with us to plan your holiday with the help of our tour experts.




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