Kaza
The sub-divisional headquarters of Spiti and the base for our tours — a bustling high-desert town on the Spiti River, home to our office in the Main Market.
Where We Go
Destinations of Spiti
Ancient ochre monasteries, the world's highest villages and post office, and the crescent of Chandratal — the landmarks of the cold desert.
Langza
A high village watched over by a giant Buddha statue and the peak of Chau Chau Khang Nilda, famous for marine fossils in its ancient soils.
Komic
Among the highest motorable villages in the world at 4,580m, home to a centuries-old monastery.
Hikkim
Home to the world's highest post office at 4,440m — send a postcard from the roof of the world.
Kibber
One of the world's highest villages and the gateway to snow leopard country and the Kanamo Peak trek, linked to Chicham by a high bridge.
Tabo
Home to the 1,020-year-old Chos Khor Gompa, one of the oldest continuously functioning Buddhist monasteries in the Himalayas.
Dhankar
The ancient capital of Spiti, its 800-year-old monastery perched dramatically on a spur above the Spiti–Pin confluence, with a short trek to Dhankar Lake.
Pin Valley
A green side-valley and national park, ending at Mudh village — the trailhead for the Bhaba Pass trek.
Chandratal Lake
The crescent-shaped 'Moon Lake' near Kunzum Pass, with a 4km circumambulation trail and fixed camps nearby.
Lhalung
A quiet village below Chau Chau Khang Nilda, home to the ancient Serkhong (Golden) Gompa.
Key Monastery
Spiti's largest monastery, tiered like a fort on a hilltop above the Spiti River near Kibber.
See these places on a tour
Our road trips and treks link the monasteries and high villages of Spiti into one seamless journey.