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Location
Lahaul Spiti is the largest district in Himachal Pradesh. The Lahaul region is located at an altitude of 3000-3900 m bove the sea level. The Spiti valley is connected to Lahaul through the 4500 m long Kunzam Pass. Kaza is the main town and the administrative center of Spiti. The town of Kaza, Kaze or Kaja is the sub divisional headquarters of the remote Spiti Valley in the Lahaul and Spiti district of the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated along the Spiti River at an elevation of 3,800 m or 12,500 ft above mean sea level, is the largest township and commercial center of the valley. It is 76 km to the south east of Kunzum Pass and around 200 km south of Manali. Best time to visit Kaza is from May to October.
Sight Seeing
Kaza is a an ideal place for adventure freaks as it provides an ideal base for the trekkers who are aiming 2-3 day hike to the monasteries and remote villages . Some of the major tourist attractions around Kaza include
Dhankar: Dhankar is an erstwhile capital of Spiti is a scenic village which is situated at an elevation of 3,870 m above the sea level in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. It is 25 km east of Kaza and 23 km from Tabo. The Dhankar Monastry which is 800 year old is the major center of attraction of Dhankar village.
Tabo: Situated at the height of 3,050 m and on the left bank of river Spiti not far from Sumdo, Tabo is a scenic place to visit. It is surrounded by high mountains with the major attraction of Tabo Gompa which has the priceless collection of manuscripts and thankas.
Darcha: Darcha is an ideal place for trekkers as it is situated at an altitude of 3,360 m above the sea level. Visitors can start their trekking expeditions from Darcha to Padem and then passing through the Shingola and Baralacha / Phirtsela. It is about 24 km from Keylong and offers the facilities of camping as well.
Kibber: Situated at a distance of 18 km from Kaza, Kibber has the distinction of being the highest village in the world connected by the motorable roads. It is also the highest inhabited village which has its own polling station during elections.
How to Reach
By Air: Shimla and Kullu are the nearest airports to Kaza.
By Rail: Shimla and Pathankot are the nearest railheads to Kaza.
Road: National Highway No.21 connects Manali to Lahaul Spiti. There are frequent bus and taxi services from Manali and Shimla.
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