Activity
Things to do in Spiti (Kaza)
12 sights, walks and activities, 6 of them free.
- Things to do
- 12
- Free
- 6
- Best months
- Jun–Oct
- Ideal stay
- 4 nights
Things to do in Spiti
Chandratal lake detour (camp overnight)
₹2,000–₹2,500 per personExtra day
Representative photo · Photo by VINIT AGARWAL on Pexels
Key monastery
Free1–2 hours
A fortress-like monastery stacked on a conical hill above the Spiti river, home to resident monks.
Photo: Original: Kulbhushan Singh Suryawanshi (website) Derivative · CC BY-SA 4.0
Hikkim post office and Komic village
Free2–3 hours
One of the world's highest post offices, in a tiny village where postcards can be posted home.
Photo: Nrr1729 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Langza Buddha statue and fossil fields
Free1–2 hours
A small village known for marine fossils, watched over by a large Buddha statue facing the peaks.
Kibber village and Chicham bridge
Free2–3 hours
A high village of whitewashed stone houses on a ledge above a deep gorge, with barley fields around it.
Photo: This Photo was taken by Timothy A. Gonsalves. Feel free to u · CC BY-SA 4.0
Yak-back safari
₹2,000–₹2,500 per person2–5 hours · Season May–Oct
Representative photo · Schwiki · CC BY-SA 4.0
Pottery with the Langza potter
₹600–₹750 per person1 hour · Season May–Oct
Representative photo · Sumita Roy Dutta · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cook a Spitian meal with a family
₹600–₹750 per person1–2 hours
Representative photo · Sumita Roy Dutta · CC BY-SA 4.0
Mountain biking day around Kaza
₹1,500–₹1,900 per personFull day · Season May–Oct
Representative photo · This Photo was taken by Timothy A. Gonsalves. Feel free to u · CC BY-SA 4.0
Sakya Tangyud gompa, Kaza
30 min
A Sakya-school Buddhist monastery in Kaza town, with painted prayer halls and a walled courtyard.
Good to know
- The Gramphu–Kunzum–Kaza road is normally open only from late May/June to late October/early November.
- Acute mountain sickness is common at Kaza (3,650 m) when arriving in a day; don't climb higher on Day 1, drink water and skip alcohol.
- Permits: No permit needed for Indian citizens.
Questions
What are the best things to do in Spiti?
Chandratal lake detour (camp overnight); Key monastery; Hikkim post office and Komic village; Langza Buddha statue and fossil fields; Tabo monastery; Dhankar monastery and lake hike.
What can you do for free in Spiti?
Key monastery; Hikkim post office and Komic village; Langza Buddha statue and fossil fields; Tabo monastery; Dhankar monastery and lake hike; Kibber village and Chicham bridge.
Can you do adventure activities in Spiti?
Yes: Chandratal lake detour (camp overnight) (₹2,000–₹2,500); Mountain biking day around Kaza (₹1,500–₹1,900).
What is the best time to visit Spiti?
Jun–Oct. Avoid Nov–May.
How many days do you need in Spiti?
4 nights covers the main sights at an easy pace; from Delhi that fits a long weekend.