Spiti valley

Spiti valley

Spiti Valley is a great destinations for gigantic mountains and Buddhist culture enthusiasts.

It is a unique combination of the two, with wondrous set of scattered villages and Buddhist monasteries situated in a high altitude cold desert.
Lahaul Spiti is a district located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. With its sparse population and astonishing trekking opportunities, this place is still unaffected by mass tourism.
Each and every village has its own magical experience. It will leave a permanent imprint in your mind as a traveller in search of genuine experience.

The picturesque is breathtaking, even the lowest part of valley is above 3200 metres. There are many monasteries where tibetan buddhism is practiced and taught to young monks. You can get an opportunity to interact with them and share a bit of their life.

Travelling to Spiti leads us progressively from the ‘Green Himalayas‘ to the ‘Himalayas of high altitude deserts‘. This is true that you might have limited local resources and so you really need to plan it properly.
We, at Himalayan Ecotourism, help you plan the Spiti itinerary and take care of all your necessities so you don’t have to face any inconvenience. We also offer budget travel for you, all you need to do is to send us an inquiry right away!

While Indian nationals do not require any special permits to travel to Spiti, foreign nationals require the permit. This is because Spiti shares a border with China. The Spiti inner line permit is issued by the Indian government at the DC office of Reckong Peo or the one in Manali. A copy of your passport and visa are required to procure the permit. The permits are not issued on Sundays and government holidays. 

When you travel with Himalayan Ecotourism, we will arrange for the inner line permits.

Located at the edge of the Tibetan plateau, the elevation of Spiti ranges from 3200m to 6500m. The weather in Spiti Valley is similar to Ladakh and is known to be unpredictable. It is warm and sunny in summer, but it can also be cold and freezing during the day. Thunderstorms can be expected. Winters are extremely cold and sudden snowfall is common. The weather conditions determine the routes. You can reach Spiti through Reckong Peo most of the time whereas Kunzum Pass only opens end of June to October. 

If you are wondering which month is best for Spiti Valley, we recommend that you plan your trip to Spiti Valley between July and October when the weather is pleasant and sunny and to also include a few buffer days keeping in mind the unpredictable weather conditions. Since both Rohtang and Kunzum passes are open at this time, you can cover the entire loop from Shimla to Manali during this period. 

When travelling in Spiti, you have the option of staying at a Spiti Valley homestay for a more local and rustic experience or at Spiti Valley hotels if you need something more comfortable. You can also stay at some monasteries. 

We can arrange the accommodation that you prefer while travelling with us.