What is Spiti? 

On paper spiti may seem like just another valley in of himalayas, so what makes it special? Why people desire to visit Spiti valley? 

Discussing this today we’ll explore “The land of monasteries”, “little Tibet” or “the middle Land”- the spiti valley. Located in the Lahaul and Spiti districts Himachal Pradesh the valley is situated at an altitude of 12,500 feet .The region is surrounded by mighty Himalayas and towering snow-clad peaks and stark arid landscapes. Spiti has a cold desert climate with extremely harsh winds and temperatures the valley remains cut off from the rest of the world due to snow for about 6 months a year. But the remaining 6 months when it's open to visit its one of the best time to explore the amazing treks and Buddhist culture in India. 

What is so breath-taking about spiti? 

 Adventurers from all over India visit spiti either bike their bikes or through buses, solo or with their friends to experience solitude from crowded lives. Road trip to spiti is considered one of the most dangerous road trips in the world yet it is one of the most scenic roads you can ever go through. Going through passes like Kunzum and Rohtang you will experience the jaw dropping views of the Himalayas. The monasteries Spiti are also one of a kind. Monasteries like Tabo Monastery, which is over 1,000 years old and also known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas, and Ki monastery, perched atop hill, is the most iconic monastery of Spiti with it’s mesmerising views of snowy peaks. Along with these adventurous treks, camping under the stars, snow leopard watching, river rafting and most important of them all surviving the altitude is what really makes Spiti breathtaking.

Experiences in Spiti

Talking about what you can experience in spiti, the major attraction being pin- parvati trek which is one of the most challenging treks in Himalayas, Chandratal lake trek which is very serene, caving up at tabo to explorer monastic life and many more. Spiti’s clear sky also let’s us stargaze while it’s locals helps you understand Buddhist culture.

Isn't that laddakh? 

While going through these paragraphs you might run into the question of “isn't this similar to laddakh?” , which by all means is a rookie mistake. While both are cold arid deserts but Spiti, in simpler words , is much more bearable as it\'s less elevated, easily accessible and have milder climate than laddakh. Now these may seem less adventurous but make no mistakes Spiti will test you in every way possible with it\'s own challenges. Also culturally Spiti Valley\'s Buddhist practices are a mix of Hinduism and Tibetan Buddhism rather than the pure Tibetan Buddhist culture of laddakh.

So should we start packing? 

Whether you are seasoned traveller or someone looking for an offbeat destination Spiti will provide you with immaculate experiences which you can never get in anywhere else on earth. So pack your bags and let Spiti take your breath away and don\'t forget to say Julle!