Spiti valley is a research and cultural center for Buddhists.
The Spiti Valley is a desert mountain valley located high in the Himalaya mountains in the north-eastern part of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The name “Spiti” means “The Middle Land”, i.e. the land between Tibet and India. Highlights include Ki Monastery and Tabo Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in the world and a favorite of the Dalai Lama. It was the location of the spectacular scenery and cinematography in the Indian films Paap and Milarepa, a biographical adventure tale about one of Buddhism’s most famous Tibetan saints.
DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Shimla | ||||
DEPARTURE TIME | 8 AM from Shimla | ||||
RETURN TIME | 9 PM on last day of trip to Shimla | ||||
WEAR | Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen. | ||||
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Best time to visit Spiti valley is between – April – Sep