Things to Do in Kaza
Since Kaza is blessed with rugged mountain ranges, scenic landscape, rugged hills and valleys, forests, lakes and remote villages, there are many things that tourists can engage here in Kaza. Here is a list of some of the activities that tourists can enjoy:
Visit Monasteries
Kaza has many ancient monasteries like Key Monastery, Dhankar Monastery and Tangyud Monastery. The Key Monastery is the largest and the oldest monastery situated in Spiti Valley. It houses some of the ancient scriptures, paintaings, murals, etc. Dhankar Monastery is situated at the top of a cliff and offers views of the merging of the Pin and Spiti River.
Trekking
Adventure lovers should definitely opt for trekking in Spiti Valley. Since Spiti Valley comprises of many stunning places with high mountain ranges, rugged terrains, steep slopes, forests, etc, tourists can opt for trekking. Some of the best places for trekking in Spiti Valley include the trek to Chandratal Lake, Dhankar Lake and the Pin Parvati Pass trek.
The Pin Parvati Pass trek is one of the most challenging treks and should be undertaken by experienced trekkers and with the help of experienced trek operators of the region.
Visit the Local Remote Villages
Explore the local remote villages of Spiti Valley like Hikkim, Langza and Komic. The Hikkim village is famous for having the world’s highest post office; if you visit this post office do send a post card from this post office as a memory. Langza is known as the fossil village as the region is filled with marine fossil. The main region as to why fossil are found here as the region was submerged under the Tethys Sea. Komic village is another important village of the region as it is the world’s highest motorable village.
Go for wild tour in Pin Valley National Park
Those tourists who want to see the unique flora and fauna of the mountain region should visit the Pin Valley National Park. Visitors opting for the guided wildlife tour will be able to see the wildlife and flora of the region up close. It is home to some of the wildlife species like snow leopard and Himalayan bear and vegetation like shrubs and bushes and mountain trees.
Stargazing and Camping
One of the thrilling and relaxing activities to indulge in Spiti Valley is stargazing and camping. Some of the best spots for camping in Spiti Valley is near the Chandratal Lake. Opt for camping tour operators as they have all the camping equipments, takes care of your safety, offers meals and stays, bonfire, dance and music and at night enjoy stargazing. You will also be able to enjoy a short trek till the camping site.
Taste the Local Cuisine and know about the local Culture
Tourists who want to know about the local culture of the region should visit the monasteries and local villages. You will be able to know about the culture and tradition of the region, the lifestyle of the people, their occupation and daily activities. Also, try tasting the local cuisines like momos, thukpas, shaphale’s etc and do take a sip of the famous butter tea.
River Rafting
For the adventure lovers who want to add some thrill to their vacation should opt for the river rafting activity in the Spiti River. The rafting in Spiti River is for moderate and experienced rafters. Based on your skill level opt for the rafting distance, as the rapids in the Spiti River are very challenging taking the rafters through the winding rivers with sharp twists and turns.