Spiti

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Spiti in comparison to Lahaul is higher in elevation.

Spiti is protected by “Kilta Peak” in north and south by “Manirang peak”.

Its lower part is called “Sham” situated on both sides of Spiti and its tributary is “Lingti”. “Bhar” is the middle area whereas; “Tud” is the highest region of Spiti.

Shangri-la is a cold mountain desert located on the Tibetan border.

Pin valley has been declared as National Wildlife Conservation Park.

The valley of the Pin River is ever wider than that of the Spiti which is joined by Pin at “Dankar”.

Spiti is the driest place of Himachal Pradesh and Lahaul has heavy snowfall as compared to Spiti.

River Spiti meets Satluj at Khab in Kinnaur.

Lahaul Spiti glaciers are called “Shigri”. “Bara Shigri” is the biggest glacier which fed river Chandra.

Spiti River is the main river in the area which originates from “Kunzum la”.

Pin and Lingti are the main tributaries of river Spiti.

Tabo, Kee/Key, and Dhankar are the main monasteries in Spiti.

Suraj Tal and Chandra Tal are two famous lakes in the district.

Chicham Bridge

Dhankar Lake

Gue

Hikkim Village

Kaza

Key Monastery

Kibber

Komic Village

Kunzum Pass

Langza Village

Lhalung Monastery

Pin Valley National Park

Tabo Caves

Tabo Monastery