The cold desert of Spiti Valley is one of the most fascinating and mesmerizing places in India. The mammoth mountains that make the valley, are home to several small and trekkable peaks as well. The high-altitude villages in Spiti provide a closer proximity to these peaks, meaning you can climb them in a rather short time. A brilliant example of this is Mount Kanamo (19,600 ft), the trek for which starts from the world's third highest village, Kibber (14,100 ft).
Everything – every house, hamlet, road and village – dons a cloak of white. The cottony snow is constant - stretching on for as far as the eye can see. The horizon is a myth, for you can never tell where land ends and the skies begin.
As winter sets in, Spiti Valley assumes a timeless nature – like an enchanting postcard waiting for you to dive right in. With temperatures going below -20 degrees centigrade, the Spiti river has more or less frozen up. A few defiant streams tirelessly cut through the ice, giving a surreal glazed feel to the basin.
At 14,000 feet Hampta Pass in Himachal Pradesh falls under those rare, dramatic pass crossings in the Himalayas. On one side is the lush green valley of Kullu — with forests, grasslands, and flowers blooming on the side of your trail. On the other is the almost arid, stark landscape of Lahaul, with barren mountains and almost no vegetation.
Standing on the top of the pass, what’s ahead and behind are two different worlds. It changes in a matter of minutes.
Manali is a land of contrasts. There is an endless number of things to do in Manali for fun and peace. On one hand are the enduring high peaks that surround this beauty. Add to this the spice of adventure sports, crystal clear falls, crisp weather, peaceful temples and you begin to appreciate the mysterious music of this year-long magnet. In winters, snow paints the village white. This summer, plan an escape to the heavenly abode and experience all that this has to offer.
Located right at the beginning of Lahaul, only 40 km from Manali on the Manali-Leh highway, Sissu works as a gateway to the three famous regions of the Indian Himalayas- Ladakh, Spiti, and Lahaul. This tiny Himalayan hamlet poses with magnificent glaciers all around, and gives travellers a glimpse of the traditional Lahauli lifestyle through everyday activities. In this region, you can look forward to hiking, camping, trekking, stargazing, and of course, a lot of day trips.
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