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A land of wide contrasts on the Manali-Leh route, Lahaul is a bouquet of scenic mountain villages and fascinating Buddhist art and culture. As the better half of Spiti that lies across the high Kunzum Pass, Lahaul is marked by high mountains, massive glaciers, rivers and high passes.Spiti is noted for its many ancient monasteries, some of which date back over a thousand years. The iconic Key Monastery is set on a hilltop, while the Tabo Monastery, also known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas is another gem of the valley.

Why is Spiti so famous?

Spiti is noted for its many ancient monasteries, some of which date back over a thousand years. The iconic Key Monastery is set on a hilltop, while the Tabo Monastery, also known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas is another gem of the valley.

What is the difference between Lahaul and Spiti?

Lahaul and Spiti are mostly quite dry with minimal rainfall, though Spiti is the drier place with lesser amount of rainfall. Average annual rainfall is just 170 mm. Average elevation of Spiti is 4270 m while that of Lahaul is around 3400 m.

Was Lahaul Spiti part of Punjab?

Lahaul & Spiti, which now form, a district of Himachal Pradesh, bordering Tibet, were at one time separate Himalayan waziries or cantons of the Kullu sub-divisions, and Kullu itself formed a part of Kangra district of Punjab.

Which season is best for Lahaul-Spiti?

summers

The best time to visit this isolated yet spectacular region of Himachal Pradesh is during the summers from May to October. It is in fact the only time when the roads remain clear of ice. In the winter season, Lahaul & Spiti hides under the thick blanket of snow.