🏯 MONASTERIES / GOMPAS
1️⃣ Key Monastery (Ki Gompa)
Spiti’s largest monastery with ancient murals, scriptures, monk residence, and panoramic views.
2️⃣ Dhankar Monastery
A 1000-year-old cliff monastery perched dramatically on a high ridge overlooking the confluence of rivers.
3️⃣ Tabo Monastery
Known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas, 1020 AD murals, caves, and powerful spiritual energy.
4️⃣ Tangyud Monastery (Komic)
A fortress-style monastery located at one of the world’s highest villages.
5️⃣ Kungri Monastery (Pin Valley)
Center of the ancient Nyingmapa Buddhist tradition.
6️⃣ Shashur Monastery (Lahaul)
Known for its blue pine forests, mask dances, and 17th-century heritage.
7️⃣ Kardang Monastery (Keylong)
Lahaul’s largest monastery with old scriptures and views of the Bhaga River.
8️⃣ Gandhola Monastery (Lahaul)
1,000-year-old monastery with a special wooden idol and royal history.
🏔️ VILLAGES & HIGH-ALTITUDE SETTLEMENTS
9️⃣ Kaza
Main town of Spiti — cafes, markets, stay options.
🔟 Langza (Fossil Village)
Marine fossils + giant Buddha statue.
1️⃣1️⃣ Hikkim
World’s highest post office.
1️⃣2️⃣ Komic
One of the highest motorable villages.
1️⃣3️⃣ Demul Village
Eco-friendly village known for homestays and stargazing.
1️⃣4️⃣ Mudh Village (Pin Valley)
Base village for Pin–Parvati and Bhabha Pass treks.
1️⃣5️⃣ Gulling Village
Entry point to Pin Valley National Park.
1️⃣6️⃣ Chicham Village
Famous for the highest suspension bridge.
1️⃣7️⃣ Gue Village
Home to the 600-year-old naturally preserved mummy.
1️⃣8️⃣ Tashigang Village
Highest polling station in the world.
1️⃣9️⃣ Kibber
Snow leopard spotting hub + adventure gateway.
2️⃣0️⃣ Gete
A small scenic village with valley views.
2️⃣1️⃣ Losar Village
First village when entering Spiti from Lahaul via Kunzum.
🌊 LAKES
2️⃣2️⃣ Chandratal Lake
The Moon Lake — famous for reflections, camping, and landscapes.
2️⃣3️⃣ Dhankar Lake
A high-altitude lake reached via a moderate trek from Dhankar Monastery.
2️⃣4️⃣ Suraj Tal Lake (Near Baralacha La)
India’s 3rd highest lake — turquoise waters.
2️⃣5️⃣ Deepak Tal
A small but scenic lake on the Manali–Leh route.
🏔️ MOUNTAIN PASSES
2️⃣6️⃣ Kunzum Pass
Gateway between Lahaul and Spiti, decorated with prayer flags.
2️⃣7️⃣ Baralacha La
High-altitude pass where multiple mountain ranges meet.
🌄 VIEWPOINTS & UNIQUE SCENIC SPOTS
2️⃣8️⃣ Moonland (Spiti’s Lunar Landscapes)
Natural formations that resemble the surface of the moon — rare and stunning.
2️⃣9️⃣ Chicham Bridge
Asia’s highest suspension bridge — adventure lovers’ favorite.
3️⃣0️⃣ Spiti River Viewpoints
Snow peaks + river carving through the valley.
3️⃣1️⃣ Key Viewpoint (above Key Monastery)
Sunrise and sunset heaven.
3️⃣2️⃣ Kunzum Top Viewpoint
360° panoramic Himalayan views.
🌿 NATIONAL PARKS / TREKKING & ADVENTURE
3️⃣3️⃣ Pin Valley National Park
Home to snow leopards, ibex, Himalayan fox, and rare flora.
3️⃣4️⃣ Pin–Parvati Pass Trek
One of India’s most challenging and beautiful treks.
3️⃣5️⃣ Bhabha Pass Trek
Adventure trek connecting Kinnaur to Spiti.
3️⃣6️⃣ Spiti River Rafting (Seasonal)
Short rafting experience in Kaza.
🌊 RIVERS & WATERFALLS
3️⃣7️⃣ Spiti River
Originates from the glaciers near Kunzum — lifeline of the valley.
3️⃣8️⃣ Sissu Waterfall (Lahaul)
Huge and majestic waterfall easily accessible via Atal Tunnel.
3️⃣9️⃣ Bhaga River (Keylong/Jispa)
Beautiful riverside views.
🚗 ROAD MARVELS
4️⃣0️⃣ Atal Tunnel
World’s longest high-altitude tunnel — reduces time to Lahaul drastically.
4️⃣1️⃣ The Kaza–Kibber Road
A stunning cliff-edge road famous for adventure drives.
4️⃣2️⃣ Spiti–Kinnaur Road
One of the world’s most dangerous yet scenic roads.
🏞️ LAHAUL SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
4️⃣3️⃣ Jispa
Scenic village famous for stargazing and riverside camps.
4️⃣4️⃣ Keylong
District HQ — monasteries, cafes, and local culture.
4️⃣5️⃣ Udaipur (Lahaul)
Home to the ancient Mrikula Devi Temple.
4️⃣6️⃣ Darcha
Base for the Zanskar and Padum treks.
🏛️ TEMPLES
4️⃣7️⃣ Kunzum Mata Temple
A small but sacred shrine for safe passage through the mountains.
4️⃣8️⃣ Triloknath Temple (Lahaul)
A unique temple worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists.
🔭 STARGAZING & ASTRONOMY SPOTS
4️⃣9️⃣ Kaza Night Sky
Milky Way visibility almost every clear night.
5️⃣0️⃣ Hikkim & Demul
Zero light pollution — ideal for astrophotography.
🎉 CULTURAL EVENTS
5️⃣1️⃣ Ladarcha Festival (Kaza)
Spiti’s biggest cultural festival.
5️⃣2️⃣ Fagli Festival (Lahaul)
Mask dances, local traditions.
5️⃣3️⃣ Gustor Festival
Monastery celebrations with masked dances.
