The landscape of Spiti is similar to that of Ladakh which it borders and so is its culture and tradition. Spiti is approached from the Changthang plains and supports a small population. Spiti is also home to Tabo one of the oldest monasteries in the Western Himalayas. The other monasteries here are the dramatically located Dhankar, Kungri, and Ki monasteries.
Spiti Holiday Adventure offer a one of the most enchanting treks into Spiti from Ladakh visiting the huge Tso Moriri lake Enroute and ending at Kibber village said to be the highest permanently inhabited village in the world. While the main crops in Spiti are the same as that in Zanskar namely barley, peas and wheat, the economy is now witnessing a spurt in tourism. Spiti also offers a few treks in the region some leading into the next district of Kinnaur.

The whole valley seems to have been painted in hues of purple, pink and russet. The deep gorges carved out by the snow–fed streams add charm to Spiti’s stark splendour.
The valley is locked between the Zanskar and the Great Himalayan ranges – the tallest ranges of Himachal.

The Kunzum La – literally, meeting–place for Ibex (a kind of mountain goat) – is the tenuous link between Lahaul and Spiti.

The Manali road traversing through Lahaul enters the valley through Kunzum La.
This pass also connects Batal in the upper Chandra valley and the first village Losar of the Spiti valley. Kunzum La is crossable on foot from May/ June to October/ November and the snowfall here is also less than on the Rohtang pass. The Chandra River flows from the west of this pass and it also has a track that connects it to the enchanting Chandra Tal (4220m).

The beauty of the forbidding Spiti is on show for only four months. For the rest of the year it is hidden under a white veil of snow. Winters are usually spent in spinning and weaving cloth. Layers of woolen are worn by locals to trap body heat – in fact, even yaks and mules get their share of designer woolens.

Words about Spiti wouldn't be complete unless the shales of Spiti are mentioned. The rockfaces found here are information banks on the geological history of the Himalaya while some of the valleys here are helpful in the study of creation of this lofty mountain range. Spiti shales or Ammonites are pretty well known in the field of geology. These were once living creatures that got extinct almost a hundred million years ago. They are now in the form of fossils. The ammonites once lived under the sea and the tectonic thrust that formed these areas also fossilised them. The best among the lot is called Shaligram and is considered very rare and lucky.

Our trekking routes.

Leh-Tso Moriri - Kibber (Spiti) - 14 Days Grade: Moderate to Strenuous

Tsomoriri the first part of the journey is done by surface transport up to the village of Karzok on the northern shores of Tso Moriri. From here a 9 days trek leads to Kibber village reputed to be the highest permanently inhabited village in the world. From here you drive to Kaza the capital of Spiti and after a few days exploring this stark but beautiful valley we take surface transport to Manali.

Kibber to Dhankar Monastery - 6 Days Grade: Moderate to Strenuous

The trail climbs up from the Kibber village and traversing the ridges high above the Spiti River finally ends at the Dhankar Monastery. Enroute a lake can also be visited. This a rewarding trek in terms of the spectacular views experienced all along this route.

Kaza-Pin Valley - Pin Parvati Valley- Manali - 14 Days Grade: Moderate to Strenuous

This trek starts from the Pin valley in Spiti and turns south west towards the Pin Parvati pass from where the trail descends into the Parvati valley in Kullu district. The route to the pass can be a bit strenuous but the descent is pleasant with excellent views. The landscape also changes dramatically from that of hi altitude desert to lush forests and meadows    <<<BACK