Spiti Valley Circuit Trip

About Spiti Valley Circuit Trip

Spiti Valley Circuit Trip can be referred to as one of the most adventurous and thrilling road trips. It's like stepping into a dreamland where mountains kiss the sky and the air is full of pure magic. Spiti Valley is known as the cold desert of India after Ladakh due to its height, it is also considered as the high altitude geological location nestled upon Himachal Pradesh. Spiti Valley is surrounded by high mountain ranges with the himalayas to the south and Kunzum range to the north. It is a countryside region distinguished by barren landscapes, rugged mountains and deep gorges. The Spiti River originating from Kunzum range flows through the valley. The name Spiti means ‘the middle land’ which specifies its location between Tibet and India. The weather in Spiti is harsh with cold winters and short cool summers, because of its high altitude and cold desert environment, temperature can drop below freezing point even during summer, heavy snowfall occurs in winter making many more areas inaccessible. Spiti Valley is famous for its monasteries, some of which are old for over thousand years. The iconic key monastery is set on a hilltop, while the Tabo Monastery, also known as the Ajanta of the Himalayas is another gem of the valley.