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Kaza & Spiti Valley
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Kaza & Spiti Valley

Kaza, Himachal Pradesh, India

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Overview

The cold-desert capital at 3,650 m — whitewashed lanes, the new Sakya gompa, café culture at the world's roof and every Spiti road radiating out.

Why visit: Basecamp for the moonland — acclimatise with sea-buckthorn tea and plan upward.

Things to do
  • ›Sakya monastery
  • ›Old Kaza bazaar
  • ›German-bakery cafés
  • ›River confluence walks
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Travel Information

Best time

May–Oct (road via Kinnaur most of year)

Entry fee

Free

Est. budget

₹1,500–4,000

Duration

2–3 days

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