Mud is a remote high altitude Himalayan village which is hidden deep within the Pin Valley national park in Spiti Valley. The village is situated at an altitude of around 12,361 feet above sea-level (3850 metres) near the banks of the Pin-Parvati River and has a 360-degree view of the mighty snow-capped Trans-Himalayas. The village […]
Chandratal is a high altitude lake wedged deep within the mighty Trans-Himalayas of the Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh and is situated at a towering altitude of around 14,100 feet above sea-level (4,300 m). The lake has a crescent shape similar to the moon and hence it has been named Chandratal. The word Chandratal literally […]
A 50 minute uphill winding drive covering 13.5 km from the town of Kaza in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh and one will reach the fossil village of Langza, which is situated in a bowl-shaped duct. At a towering altitude of around 14,550 above sea-level (4435 metres), the mighty snow-capped Trans-Himalayan mountains are all around the […]
Losar is a tiny Himalayan village located in the cold desert region of the Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Losar is situated at a towering altitude of around 13,400 feet above sea-level (4084 metres) and is the first inhabited village on the Manali-Kaza route crossing the famous Kunzum-La. It is also the last inhabited village […]
Mikkim village is a 20 minute relatively flat drive from the town of Kaza in Spiti Valley, covering around 32 km and crossing a cable suspended bridge and one will enter the Pin Valley National Park area and reach the village of Mikkim. This is also the first village in the Pin Valley. Mikkim is […]
Kunzum Pass or Kunzum La as it is known by the locals is a high altitude mountain pass which is situated at a towering altitude of around 15,059 feet above sea level (4,590 m). Kunzum Pass is the gateway to Spiti Valley via Kullu Valley and Lahaul Valley in Himachal Pradesh. Kunzum pass lies on […]
The journey to the Middle Land or the Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh is a journey that captures the imagination of travellers and is arguably the best road trip in India. Here are 21 must-do things while in Spiti Valley: 1. Nako village walk: A walk around the tiny hamlet of Nako is a must […]
Situated at a towering altitude of around 12,139 feet above sea-level is the village of Rangrik. It is considered to be the largest village in Spiti Valley in terms of area and population. The village of Rangrik is location around 8 km from the sub-district headquarters of Kaza. The village is also referred to as […]
A 40-minute uphill drive from the town of Kaza in Spiti valley for 14km and one will reach the village of Hikkim. This place houses the highest post office in the world. The village of Hikkim is situated at a towering altitude of around 14,400 feet above sea level. Hikkim also has the highest polling […]
Located deep within the Trans-Himalayan region of Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh is the unheard offbeat village of Mane which locals claim is the prettiest village in the region. Mane is located at a towering altitude of around 9,537 feet above sea-level. Mane is located 45 km from the town of Kaza on the other […]