Follow Your Heart, Explore Himalayas !

 

At once stark and forbidding, yet, Lahaul & Spiti has an ethernal beauty. The two twin valleys of Lahaul & Spiti in the north eastern corner of Himachal Pradesh, protected by distance, is a region of nature at its wildest which has lent it much enchantment.

The word 'Lahaul' is regarded as a derivative of the Tibetan Lho-yul, 'southern country' or of Lhahi-yul 'country of Gods'. Si means 'mani', piti 'place' and Spiti means 'the place of mani'.  

 

Khardong Monastery, Keylong

From Lahaul, the Himalayas can be seen in their entire mighty splendor. Geologically and archaeologically, Spiti is a living museum. The mountains are devoid of any vegetation and erosion by wind, sun and snow over thousands of years has laid bare the rocks. The rugged and rocky mountain slopes sweep down to the riverbeds giving the landscape a moon-like appearance.  

 

Lahaul & Spiti's attractions include the Buddhist monasteries, passes, glaciers, lakes and turbulent rivers. Lahaul & Spiti are predominantly Buddhist areas, and their comparative inaccessibility has helped preserve their culture.  

Languages spoken :

In Lahaul & Spiti, Lahauli is spoken. Few can understand Hindi and English too.

A Jeep Safari is a mix of culture and adventure. These trips involve visiting remote villages, monasteries etc. to feel the culture and passing through the rugged train of the Himalayas. It involves experiencing the remote cultures and the people.  

 

Lahaul Valley

 

Trekking in Lahaul & Spiti Valleys :

For most people Lahaul is a halfway point for trekking into the Zanskar valley, while Spiti marks the conclusion of a trek over the Pin Parbati Pass from the Kullu valley. However, there are some excellent treks, starting from Lahaul in particular.

Some of the famous treks : (all the tours can be tailor made to start and end in Delhi)

Through valleys and over passes to the Moon Lake . Take a break in Keylong to visit some villages and view the rural life and some old monasteries.

Through green Kullu valley over the pass and into the Pin Parbati National Park . This trek includes crossing Pin Parvati pass which lies in the Great Himalayan ranges. Take a break in Kaza to visit some old villages, including one of the highest villages in the World, Kibber. Also visit some very old & interesting monasteries in Spiti valley.

Involves grossing high passes and descending steeply back down to river valleys before climbing yet another pass. Take a break in Leh and either engage in visiting some villages and famous monasteries or take another trek in the Ladakh area.