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Approach There are two routes to enter Spiti. From Manali via Rohtang Pass to Kaza, the hqtr. of Spiti. Manali is connected by Air, Rail and Road. From Manali, there is a regular bus from July to October. From Shimla via Kinnaur. Shimla is connected by Air, Rail & Road. From here by buses to Kaza from May to October.
Places to visit Dhankar monastery - 34kms Gete - 24kms Langza - 18kms Hikkim - 28kms Comic - 31kms Keylong - 197kms Kibber - 19kms Kungri - 40kms Kunzum pass - 78kms Kye monastery - 12kms Losar - 60kms Manali - 200kms Tabo monastery - 50kms Thang Yug Gompa - 13kms Mud - 56kms
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Spiti
is the sub division of Lahaul & Spiti district with its hqrs. at Kaza.
It is called "Little Tibet" because it has almost the same terrain,
vegetation & climate . Spiti also means "Middle Country". It lies
between Tibet, Ladakh, Kinnaur, Lahaul & Kulu. From Shimla via Kinnaur
there is a motorable road which remains open upto Kaza for 8 to 9
months. About 10kms. ahead of Pooh, satluj enters India near Shipki la &
Spiti river joins it at Khab. The road then goes to Sumdo via Hangrang
valley. From Sumdo Spiti valley starts. The Spiti river flows fast
through deep gorges at some places. The valley is not wide but there are
villages and some fields where people grow barley, buck- wheat, peas &
vegetables. It has an area of 4800 sq. kms. Some inhabitants have
adopted Budhism as there faith and Bhoti is the spoken language. The
people are simple and honest. The main Spiti valley is split into
eastern and western valleys. They are connected with Ladakh & Tibet on
eastern side & Kinnaur and Kulu on western side through high passes.
Giu
Village: Located near the Indo-Tibet border, the
village has a naturally preserved unique Mummy, which is more than 500
years old and is an attraction for the visitors. The village Giu is
situated at a height of approx 10,000 feet above the sea level. The
mummy in the village is placed in a room constructed on a hilltop.
It
is believed that this mummy is of a Lama, who died at the age of around
45 years and was found in a sitting posture. Presently, the mummy is
kept in an open glass box. Giu village is approximately 10 km from Giu
nallah and village is connected with link road. Giu nallah is between
Sumdo and Tabo.