Kaza

Gifted with brisk keen, clear fragrant, and pure exhilarating air, Kaza is an amazingly place that is situated on the left bank of the Spiti River in the majestic valley of Himachal Pradesh with the name, Lahaul and Spiti Valley. Kaza boasts of an altitude of about 12,500 ft. and is a perfect place to be for all peace and/or trek lovers. Standing stout amidst the high mountains, crystal clear river & streams, and barren landscapes, Kaza is spread over around the green sceneries and pastures. Courtesy to all these factors, Kaza, Lahaul & Spiti Valley is considered to be one of the marvellous hill stations of India.

Highlights:

Kaza, Lahaul & Spiti Valley is sectioned into two halves namely, the old Kaza and the new Kaza. The old Kaza is also known as the Kaza Khas and the new Kaza is also known as the Kaza Soma. While in the former, one can lookout for king's palace, monasteries, gompas, and ancient buildings, in the latter, there are government offices, hotels as well as restaurants. In order to get clam and quirinal glimpse of the lovely mountain terrains and pristine locals, there are a number of tourists that come down to Kaza to enjoy their holidays. One can also go for several adventurous activities at the place namely, trekking, mountaineering, so on and so forth.

In addition to this, it is worth mentioning that there are Kaza’s three most popular trails that connect it to the beautiful nearby villages of the region that are plunged in a rich natural beauty of the valley. Tourists can also take pleasures of ancient and exquisite monasteries and gompas, which are a perfect exemplar of Kaza’s rich cultural heritage.

Best Time to Visit:

The eye-stunner and amazingly beautiful Kaza is a treat to your eyes. The best time to enjoy the beauty of the place is in summers for during this time one can enjoy the place to the core without any hassles. During the months of winter, the temperature of Kaza is quite severe so much so that it plunges down to sub-zero levels. Staying at Kaza is going to be a lifetime experience for all the travellers and there is no doubt about that, we bet!

Traveller Tips:

Kaza located in Lahaul and Spity Valley is one of the most ideal places for all those who love camping on the treks and torus. The place also offers guides, porters and one has to take permits to do trek at the arena.

How to Reach:

For those who are planning to travel to Lahaul and Spity Valley, the nearest railway station happens to be that of Chandigarh. From here, you can reach Lahaul through Manali and Spiti through Shimla by through driving. The drive would take you for over 5 and 9 hours, respectively.

Nearby Attractions:

For those who are visiting Lahaul and Spity Valley, one can also visit places such as Kye Monastery, Kunzum Pass, Dhankar Gompa, Dhankar Fort, Pin Valley National Park, Tabo Monastery, Kibber, Langza Valley, Dhankar Lake, Tabo Cave, Kungri Monastery, Chandratal Lake, Lhalung Monastery, Udaipur of Himachal, Losar, Komik, Darcha, Suraj Tal, and Baralacha La to name a few.