12 Top-Rated Tourist Spots to Visit in Spiti Valley, India
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1. Key Monastery
It's the biggest center of Buddhist learning in Spiti Valley. This is a home for spiritual leaders in Tibetan Buddhism, surrounded by beautiful snow-capped Himalayas.
Located at a height of 14,100 feet in Himachal Pradesh, India. The color of the lake water keeps changing from reddish to orange to blue to emerald green during the day.
2. Chandratal Lake
3. Tabo Monastery
This location is also known as Ajanta of the Himalayas and was founded by Buddhist king Yeshe O'd. The rich history attracts most of the tourists here.
It's one of the highest motorable passes of India, the second longest glacier in the world. The tradition is to take a complete circle of the Goddess Kunzum Devi temple in your vehicle.
4. Kunzum Pass
5. Pin Valley National Park
Located in Lahaul & Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. You will find various medicinal plants at this location and it's a natural habitat for many endangered animals.
Also known as Surya Taal, situated in the upper Himalayan zone in the Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh. Best hotspot for trekking and motorcycling enthusiasts.
6. Suraj Tal
7. Kaza
A beautiful town in Lahaul and Spiti Valley and has the largest township. This dreamy place is no less than a paradise on earth blessed with majestic snow-covered mountains.
Dhankar Monastery offers panoramic view of the Spiti valley. You will see the statue of Dhayan Buddha and do not forget to visit the small museum which mural stores.
8. Dhankar Monastery
9. Nako Lake
Located in the Nako village of Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh and best known for artwork of nature, the lake is surrounded by four Tibetan temples.
This lake is a blissful and breathtaking retreat. Lord Shiv had visited and stayed at this lake during his quest for lord Vishnu. Best known for spectacular and winsome landscapes.
10. Dhankar Lake
11. Spiti River
It is formed by the rivers Chandra and Bhaga. The river freezes during the winter season and river water originates from melting of glaciers.
It's the second oldest Buddhist Monastery in the Lahul and Spiti region. You will see traditional performance of ‘Devil Dance’ and the sword dance during the month of July every year.