About Spiti Valley
Chandigarh to Spiti Valley distnce : 477 km
Estimated travel time : 13 hours
Chandigarh to Spiti Valley is very popular route for tourists. Spiti means โThe Middle Land' as it separates India from Tibet and is a paradise for adventure lovers.
Spiti valley is located in Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 12,500 feet and is one of the coldest places in India. Spiti is also famous as cold desert. Spiti remains covered by thick Himalayan snow cutting it off from rest of country for around 6 months. Summer months are the only time when it is accessible via car. This majestic cold desert valley is flourished with pine forests, green meadows, beautiful monasteries and inhabited villages which makes you stunned all the time. Spiti valley attracts thousands of tourists every year because of its unadulterated beauty. Spiti valley is famous for adventure lovers and trekkers. All the treks start from village Kaza to various peaks. The easiest trek is 1.5 km trek along Spiti river from Dhankar Monastery to Dhankar lake. Another popular tourist attraction is ropeway from Kimberly to Chichum. It offers birdโs eye view of surrounding peaks. Besides this there are several high altitude treks and some of them are like unseen, picture perfect scenery. Spiti i also heavenly gateway for those seeking bliss in nature. Tourist can witness beauty of Kunzum and Barchala Pass which takes them to another world. Spiti also offers two beautiful picturesque lakes Dhadkan and Chandratal lake.
Taxi from Chandigarh to Spiti Valley is readily available at CabBazar.
Route Information
Chandigarh to Spiti Valley by car is well connected through NH3 and NH505 and is very convenient and comfortable drive. Chandigarh to Spiti Valley distance is 477 Km and is 13 hours journey. Other famous tourist places on this route and nearby are :
Kharar - Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Shiv Temple, Fateh Burj
Rupnagar - Archaeological Museum, Makbara, Harappan and Bara Culture Mound, Indus Valley Civilization & Buddhist era ruins
Kiratpur Sahib - Gurudwara Shri Pataal Puri Sahib, Kiratpur Sahib Bridge, Dhoona Baba Shri Chand Ji, Sutlej River
Swarghat - View Point, Lakh Data Pir Mandir, Lake
Bilaspur - Bandla Hill Top, Sutlej river View, Sun Set Point, Shiv Temple
Barmana - Gugga Jahapeer Temple, Sun Set View Point, Sutlej River, Vaishno Devi Mandir
Kangoo - Gugga Panch Veer Temple, Shani Dev Mandir, Forest View Pont, Hiking Area
Sundar Nagar - Murari Devi Temple, Sheesh Mahal, Maharana Pratap Chowk
Mandi - Bhimakali Temple, Triloknath Temple,Gurudwara Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, Mandvya Nature Park, Beas River, Gandhi Chowk
Bajaura - Mata Hateshwari Temple, Mecca Masjid, Bishweshwar Mahadev Temple, Beas River, Camping
Kullu - Sightseeing, Shani Dev Mandir, Peej Garh, Raghunath Temple, Samiragh, RiverRafting, Rupi Palace, Camping
Manali - Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple View Point, Wildlife Sanctuary, Secret caves, Jogini Falls, Lama Dugh Trek
Teling - Hoop House Cafe, Cabbage farm viewpoint, Atal Tunnal
Gramphu - Gramphu Snow Point, Rohtang Curves, Soraansh Heaven Point, Dhaara Waterfall
Chhota Dara - Inderkilla National Park
Batal - Subhamoy Paul Memorial, Chandra Taal Rd Starting Point, Kunzum La Pass
Losar - Losar Gompa, Spiti River, Losar Khas, Base Camp (Numthenga, Dongrimo)
Hansa - Abode of Jamlu, Spiti River, Kibber Wild Life Sanctuary
Jugmothang - Camping, Sightseeing, Spiti River View, Pangmo Nunnery Monastery