Visit The Land Of Lamas: Spiti Valley Top Places To Visit In 2023!

Written By

Ruchika Mandora

Spiti Valley vacations are memorable. Every encounter is unique, whether it's visiting little towns where life moves at a leisurely pace or ancient monasteries full of Buddhist teachings.

Indeed, the Himalayas' most attractive lake! It's peaceful with the sound of turquoise-blue water and a fresh breeze.

Chandratal

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The Key Monastery in Lahaul and Spiti is a famous Tibetan Buddhist monastery. The monastery sits near the Spiti River in Himachal Pradesh, at 4,166 metres above sea level.

Key Monastery

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Tabo Monastery is an ancient Spiti Valley attraction. Its main attractions are its 9 Tara and Buddha Maitreya temples and Stupas.

Tabo Monastery

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Suraj Tal (Surya Taal) is a beautiful lake surrounded by stunning mountains and valleys. It's beneath Lahaul Spiti's Bara-lacha-la pass.

Suraj Tal

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A small temple complex in Lhalung hamlet, this monastery was previously home to nuns and monks but is now open to travellers

Lhalung Monastery

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The Marikula Mata Temple makes Udaipur one of Spiti's most popular destinations. Backpackers, trekkers, and Hindus and Buddhists visit usually here.

Udaipur

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This is the place to rejuvenate your soul and mind away from city life. It's a place to enjoy nature for hours.

Dhankar Lake

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At 4,551m, it is one of India's highest motorable mountain passes. It connects Kullu and Lahaul to the scenic Spiti Valley.

Kunzum Pass

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Komik is the highest road-accessible village. It's a charming town 20 miles from Kaza at 18,000 feet. Komik is paradise for hikers and campers.

Komik

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This 8-km pass links Lahaul to Ladakh on the Leh-Manali highway. A few kilometers beyond this pass is the Chenab River tributary Bhaga River from Surya Taal Lake

Baralacha Pass

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Rare plants and fauna live in this high-altitude park with exhilarating temperatures. Snow leopards, snowcocks, and Siberian ibex live in this 675-square-meter habitat.

Pin Valley National Park

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The Tayul Buddhist Monastery in Spiti's Bhaga Valley has Padma Sambhava's largest statue. In Singhmukha and Vajravarahi forms, the statue is 12 ft.

Tayul Monastery

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The lake's poplar and willow trees, which cast shadows in the water, enhance its beauty. Evenings bring a large group of birds to the lake.

Nako Lake

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