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Kaza

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Kaza is a magnificent tourist destination of  Himachal Pradesh  located in the Spiti Valley . It is known for its spectacular mountain scenery, Buddhist monasterie s and ancient villages. It is situated at an elevation of about 3,800 meters above sea level. Kaza is also a very important commercial center of the Lahul Spiti district, which is surrounded by mountains on all sides. If you are fond of adventure with natural beauty then definitely go here once. Kaza Main Attraction The rivers and waterfalls here add to the natural beauty of the place. It is also historically very important, the monasteries, ancient villages and scenic places here are of special importance.   Kibber Village You can start enjoying the beauty of Kaza from the famous Kibber village. The village is located at a distance of 17 km from Kaza. Located at an altitude of 4,328 meters above sea level, it is known as the highest motorable village in the world. This beautiful village is surrounded ...

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

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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. Pot...