| Spiti 'the middle land' is located in the state of | | | | Deer, Himalayan Blue Sheep etc which serves as the |
| Himachal Pradesh adorned by the magnificent | | | | boon for the wildlife lovers. There are two important |
| Western Himalayas. Perched at the height of over | | | | protected areas in the region that are a home to |
| 3000 meters above the sea level, Spiti is one of the | | | | snow leopard and its prey including the Pin Valley |
| few unexplored areas in the world. The valley | | | | National Park and Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary. |
| characterizes the unique Buddhist culture similar to | | | | Surprisingly, due to ardent religious beliefs, people of |
| that found in the nearby Tibet and Ladakh region of | | | | Spiti do not hunt these wild animals. |
| India. The magnificent mountain ranges in the Valley | | | | Apart from the exotic wildlife, the Valley of Spiti is |
| of Spiti are dotted with some of the finest Buddhist | | | | also known for its amazing wealth of flora and the |
| monasteries in the country. | | | | profusion of wild flowers. Some of the mot common |
| Spiti is undoubtedly beautiful weather you are looking | | | | species found here include Causinia thomsonii, Seseli |
| for the scenic vistas, magnificent old monasteries or | | | | trilobum, Crepis flexuosa, Caragana brevifolia and |
| the traditional silent villages. The region's real charm | | | | Krascheninikovia ceratoides Than there are more |
| lies in its unspoiled Himalayan beauty. Spiti is the ideal | | | | than 62 species of medicinal plants are are found |
| getaway for those who want to relax in the | | | | here. |
| mountain sunshine and spend time in isolation. Spiti | | | | Adventure Activities: |
| enjoys the same climatic as the Tibet. That is the | | | | To- do-Trials: |
| reason it is called as the 'Little Tibet'. | | | | For trekkers, the Spiti Valley is a paradise, offering |
| Buddhist Monasteries in Spiti: | | | | challenging treks to explore the new heights of the |
| Spiti is one of the important centers of Buddhism in | | | | Himalayas. The treks takes you to the most remote |
| Himachal Pradesh. It is popularly known as the 'land of | | | | areas including the rugged villages and old Gompas |
| lamas'. The valley is dotted by numerous Buddhist | | | | followed by the exotic wildlife trails. Some of the |
| Monasteries or Gompas that are famous throughout | | | | popular trekking routes in the area includes |
| the world and are a favorite of Dalai Lama. | | | | Kaza-Langza-Hikim-Comic-Kaza, |
| Kye Monastery: | | | | Kaza-Ki-Kibber-Gete-Kaza, Kaza-Losar-Kunzum La and |
| Kye Monastery in Spiti is the main research center of | | | | Kaza-Tabo-Sumdo-Nako. Please note that you carry |
| the Buddhists in India. Near about 300 lamas are | | | | all the necessary things before out for the trekking |
| receiving their religious training from here. It is oldest | | | | tour to Spiti. Tents, sleeping bags, cooking |
| and biggest monastery in Spiti. It houses the rare | | | | equipments, heavy woollens and sun glasses are a |
| painting and beautiful scriptures of Buddha and other | | | | must. |
| gods and goddess. You may also find rare 'Thangka' | | | | Skiing: |
| paintings and ancient musical instruments 'trumpets, | | | | Skiing is the popular adventure sports in Spiti and is |
| cymbals, and drums in the monastery. | | | | popular in India from the past few years. The |
| Tabo Monastery: | | | | amazing snow clad mountains with the added |
| Perched at an amazing altitude of 3050 meters, Tabo | | | | advantage of inspiring heights are enough to allure |
| Monastery in the valley of Spiti is often referred to | | | | the adventure spirits of the avid skier, providing all |
| as the 'Ajanta of the Himalayas'. The 10th century | | | | the thrill and fun attracted to the sport. People from |
| Tabo Monastery was founded by the great scholar, | | | | all around the globe come to experience this |
| Richen Zangpo, and has been declared as the World | | | | enthralling adventure activity. |
| Heritage Site by UNESCO. The monastery houses | | | | Yak Safari: |
| more than 6 lamas and contains the rare collection of | | | | The most exciting of all adventure activities in Spiti is |
| scriptures, pieces of art, wall paintings -Tankhas and | | | | the Yak safari. You can hire the Yak to see the flora |
| Stucco. | | | | and fauna of trans Himalayan desert. It is in-fact the |
| Flora and Fauna of Spiti Valley: | | | | life time opportunity that you wont anywhere else so |
| The valley is blessed with the good population of | | | | easily. Apart from this horse safaris are also |
| snow leopards, ibex, Himalayan Brown Bear, Musk | | | | conducted in this area. |