Spiti Valley Himachal

The spiti valley is a very beautiful part of Himachal Pradesh. It is a great treat for nature lovers as well as for trekkers too. It is situated at a high altitude of more than 3000m and is located in the north eastern corner of Himachal Pradesh. Spiti valley can be reached by Indo-Tibet road and is a very beautiful place to visit during Winters. During this time, you will see gigantic snow caped beautiful mountains all around the valley. Spiti valley is a place where you can plan a trip of 2 to 3 days and enjoy a lot. This valley is very much famous for the adventurous experience it offers. You will get to do a lot of adventure in Spiti valley. 

Spiti Valley is now counted among the major tourist destinations of Himachal. The word “Spiti” means “The middle land”. This name is given to the valley because of the fact that it is located on the Indo-Tibet border. During your trip to Spiti Valley, you can explore so many places there. You will find many places in the valley itself while others are around it. You can also trek to lakes and hilltops to enjoy some trekking. Some of the most popular places to visit in Spiti valley are given below:

1.Chandratal Lake:

This lake is known for the trekking and camping experience it offers. It is the best trek you will have in Himachal. This lake is located at a height of 4300m and is also known as the lake of moon. It is a very beautiful lake and is a trekker’s paradise. You will enjoy a lot at this lake. Chandratal lake is a very beautiful lake with crystal clear water. Millions of tourists have visited this lake so far. This lake can be reached from Kunzum pass. You will have to trek for 9 kms from this pass to reach Chandratal Lake. 

2.Kunzum Pass:

Kunzum pass is a high range pass that connects kullu with spiti valley. It is a great adventure to travel from Spiti Valley to Kunzum pass on a bike. It is situated 41 kms away from the main city centre of Spiti Valley. Often from Kunzum pass, tourists start their trek to Chandratal lake as it is just a 9 km trek from Kunzum Pass. It offers a great panoramic view of the Spiti Valley. From this pass, the Bara- Shigri Glacier can be seen and it offers a 360 degree view of the Glacier. This is the second longest glacier in the world. 

3.Suraj Tal lake:

This is one of the most beautiful lake you will see in north India. It offers the best views for a photographer. It is known as the most photogenic lakes and in fact is considered to be a lake dropped right from the paradise. It is situated just below Baralacha pass. The lake is situated at a distance of 65 kms from Keylong. This offers a great site for camping. 

4.Pin Valley National Park:

The Pin Valley National Park is situated in a desert like area of Spiti Valley. It is a cold desert area and is most famous for this national park. The most special specie of animal found in this park is the Himalayan snow leopard. It is the rarest of animals which is found here. The Pin Valley National Park is also a great treat for trekkers and visitors. People who visited Spiti Valley definitely visits this national park as well. It is popular all over the world for the species present in the park. 

Above are given some of the most famous places to visit in Spiti Valley. This is all about places to visit in Himachal-Spiti Valley.