Lahaul and Spiti

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Lahaul and Spiti

Camping and Trekking

The twin valleys have much to offer the adventurous soul. There is a huge camping ground at Jispa, 20 kilometres from Keylong. You can go fishing for trout in the river. It is also equipped with a mountaineer hut. Another popular camping spot is Darcha on Leh road. From Darcha you can trek to Padem, via Shingola as well as Baralacha or Phirtsela. You can ask for help at police stations. The area from here is barren, though beautiful. You can also go yak and horse riding at Losar village.

A sight that will leave a lasting memory on you is the breathtaking vista of Bara-Sigri glacier en route to Kunzum Pass. This glacier is the second longest in the world.

Cultural Fiesta

Every year in July, Gondla village is host to a fair where lamas can be seen dancing in merriment. The fair is a popular tourist attraction. Another festival called 'Ghantal' is celebrated on a full moon night in the middle of June at the Guru Ghantal Monastery. Both, lamas and Thakurs (the village heads) participate in the fete. At the Shahur monastery, the monks perform a devil dance in the monsoon months. One of the biggest festivals in the valleys is Pauri, held at Lord Trilokeshwar temple in August. It lasts for three days and sadhus (sages) and followers of various religious sects gather to receive the blessings of Lord Trilokinath.

Getting There

Lahaul is well connected by road. The nearest big town where all buses converge is Manali. You can take a train, flight, or drive to Manali and then take either a bus or taxi to any destination in Lahaul or Spiti Valley. Buses operate regularly between May to November, subject to the opening and closing of Rohtang Pass, which is the gateway to this valley. Kaza, the administrative headquarter of Spiti, can also be reached from Shimla via Kinnaur. Shimla is accessible by air, road, and rail.

Accommodation

Hotels, tourist bungalows, and rest houses are available at Keylong, the district headquarters of Lahaul-Spiti, Udaipur, Kaza, and all other main towns. Koksar, 21 kilometres from Rohtang Pass, has workshops, eateries, and rest-houses to offer. You can even find police assistance if need be. There is a tented colony put up at Sarchu, on the Ladakh border, during the summer season for the convenience of tourists.

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