The travel journey begins from Delhi through Shimla to Chitkul and after Kalpa, visitors proceed to Kaza before moving to Dhankar Monastery followed by Key Monastery then continues to Hikkim and Komic and Langza and returns back to Kalpa and stops in Shimla before finalizing at Delhi.
Located in Himachal Pradesh, the Spiti Valley exists as a high-altitude valley which reaches 4,270 meters (14,000 feet) above sea level. Spiti Valley borders Tibet on its eastern side, yet Ladakh exists north of it before reaching Kinnaur in the southeast direction. On the northwestern side, Lahaul stands with Kullu positioned to the southern edge. Located in the Indian Himalayas Spiti Valley operates as the country’s least dense population zone while offering a desolate and cold desert landscape.
The Lahaul and Spiti district contains Spiti Valley, which consists of the government subdivisions Kaza and Kyelang. Kaza functions as the main administrative center at 3,800 meters (12,467 feet) among all of Spiti, while Kyalecthang exists within Lahaul Valley. A road connects these two segments, although snow closure during winter and spring months makes the path impossible to cross. Spiti Valley follows Himachal Pradesh’s system of single-line administration because it is a designated tribal area. This assures that Kaza’s local administration and the state’s higher authorities can communicate directly.
Highlights of the Dhankar Monastery Experience
- Visiting lovers point - Huge monasteries of India
- Chicham Bridge – The world's highest suspension bridge, located 18.6 km from Spiti Valley.
- The highest established post office in the world operates from Hikkim Village at its lofty position of 4,440 meters (14,567 feet).
- The central location of Spiti Valley hosts Kaza where tourists should see Key Monastery along with Chandratal Lake and Dhankar Lake during their stay.
- Komic Village – It is the Asia’s highest village accessible by a motorable road, it has unique cultural experience.
- Langza Village & Buddha Statue – One of the most hidden villages in Himachal Pradesh, Langza is famous for its ancient marine fossils and the grand Buddha statue overlooking the valley. Any tourist can be mesmerized by the Spiti Valley's landscape
- Tabo Monastery – A site of historical and spiritual significance, Tabo Monastery is known for its ancient murals and stucco sculptures carved on the walls. Being a national historical structure of India, it is an ASI-protected site.
