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Spiti Valley Top
Spiti is also called "Little Tibet" because it has almost the same terrain, vegetation & climate. Spiti means "Middle Country". It lies between Tibet, Ladakh, Kinnaur, Lahaul & Kulu. From Shimla via Kinnaur there is a motorable road which remains open upto Kaza for 8 to 9 months. The valley is not wide but there are villages and some fields where people grow barley, buck- wheat, peas & vegetables. It has an area of 4800 sq. kms. Some inhabitants have adopted Budhism as there faith and Bhoti is the spoken language. The people are simple and honest. The main Spiti valley is split into eastern and western valleys. They are connected with Ladakh & Tibet on eastern side & Kinnaur and Kulu on western side through high passes.

Kye Monastery (4116 Mtrs)
Kye Monastery is situated 12 kms north of Kaza and serves the western population of Spiti. It is the oldest and biggest monastery of the valley.It houses beautiful scriptures and paintings of Budha and other goddesses. Lamas practice dancing, singing and play on pipes and horns. It has murals and books of high aesthetic value.

Thang Yug Gompa
Thang Yug Gompa is located 13 kms above kaza serving western part of central Spiti.

Kungri Gompa Top
Kungri Gompa is situated in the Pin valley about 10 kms from Attargo where Spiti river has to be crossed to enter Pin valley. The Gompa serves the population of Pin valley.

Dhankar Monastry
Dhankar Monastry is situated about 25 kms east of Kaza and serves eastern part of central Spiti. Dhankar is a big village and erstwhile capital of Spiti Kingdom. On top of a hill there is a fort which was used as prison in past.The Monastery has about 100 Lamas.Monastry houses many relics in the shape of paintings and sculptures.

Tabo Monastry
It is another big gompa for serving eastern Spiti. It belongs to the tenth century and is located 50 kms. from kaza. It is a famous gompa next to Tholing Gompa in Tibet. It has about 60 Lamas and a large collection of Scriptures, wall paintings etc. Here murals of this gompa have a great similarity to that of the Ajanta paintings.

Kunzum Pass (4590 Mtrs)
As Rohtang pass is a gateway to Lahaul Valley similarly Kunzum pass is the gateway to Spiti from Kulu & Lahaul. After crossing Rohtang pass and driving 20kms, one has to turn right from Gramphoo. While going to this pass, the panoramic view of Bara-Sigri glacier (second longest glacier in the world) is enthralling and inspiring.There is a temple at the top of this pass dedicated to goddess Durga. The view from the top is breathtaking. On one side is the Spiti valley and to the other are numerous Chandra-Bhaga range peaks.

Losar (4080 Mtrs) Top
Losar village is situated near the confluence of Losar and Peeno streams. This village is worth a visit being the first big village and because of its Location. Yak and horse riding are other charms to add to its beauty and unique experience.

Kibber (4205 Mtrs)
This village is locally known as Khyipur, one of the highest villages in the world at an altitude of 4205 m above sea level in a narrow valley surrounded by mountains from all sides.Gette village, at a short distance away from kaza, is the highest in the world with a height of 4270 m.