Lahaul and Spiti

High desert monasteries, with altitude days built in.

MountainsSpiti Valley, Himachal PradeshPlanned by YatrikaUpdated 30 June 2026
Spiti ValleyPhoto by Anmol Arora on Unsplash

Why go

Spiti is a cold mountain desert with old monasteries, wide valleys and very few crowds.

When to go

Mid-June to September, when the high passes are usually open. Build in rest days to adjust to the altitude.

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