Lahul and Spiti District | Lahul and Spiti Himachal Pradesh Tourism | Gateway to Ladakh

Lahaul and Spiti district is one of the 12 districts in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is made up of two separate districts of Lahaul and Spiti. The headquarters of the district is located at Keylong City. Keylong city has some tourist facilities including a circuit house, a PWD rest house, a military rest house, a tourist bungalow, and several small hotels. 

The district was formed in 1960. It is the fourth-least populous district in India. The district is connected to Manali via Rohtang Pass. It has two important protected areas, the Pin Valley National Park and the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary.

Pin Valley National Park

Population

The district had a population of 31,528 as of the 2011 census. Lahul and Spiti have a sex ratio of 916 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 77.24%. The language and culture of Lahaul and Spiti are almost equal. Typically, Lahaulis are Tibetan and Indo-Aryan.

Agriculture is the main source of livelihood in the district. Potato farming is common. Cabbage, potatoes, green peas, radishes, tomatoes, carrots, and all kinds of leafy vegetables are also grown here. Occupations include animal husbandry. The houses here are built in the style of Tibetan architecture.

Tourist Destinations in Lahaul and Spiti

The natural scenery and Buddhist monasteries are the main attractions of the district. Kei Monastery, Dhankhar, Shashur, Guru Ghantal, Khungri Monestry, Sherkhang Gompa, Chandra Tal Lake, Tabo Math, Rohtang, Koksar, Sissu, Gondhala, Tandi, Gushal, Keylong, Kinagel, Keegal, Udaipur, Kardang, Gameur, Trilokinath Temple, Kaja, Kunjum Pass, Harsar, Kibber andPin Valley are the main attractions of the district.

Things to do in Lahaul and Spiti

                                                                                                                                                                      For trekkers, the Spiti valley is a paradise, offering new heights of the Himalayas and challenging treks. You can also enjoy skiing and yak safari here.

How to reach Lahaul and Spiti

It is well connected to other districts of Himachal and other cities of the country via road. The nearest airport is Bhuntar Airport at Kullu which is 166 km away from here. The nearest railway stations are Jogindernagar, Shimla, and Chandigarh. You can also reach via taxi from Chandigarh. You can hire a taxi from Chandigarh to reach Spiti valley easily. There are numerous service providers which are offering Chandigarh to Lahaul Spiti taxi. It is recommended to choose the best quality taxi service and best taxi service in Chandigarh.