Go for wild tour in Pin Valley National Park
Those who want to opt for a wildlife tour visit the Pin Valley National Park located near Kaza in Spiti Valley. This park is surrounded by the breathtaking mountain ranges, the dense forests, the rugged valleys, the rocky terrain, the vegetation comprising of shrubs and bushes. It is one of the best spot for nature lovers, photographers and wildlife lovers.
When you start your trek from the base of the national park, the trail welcomes you with captivating sights of the dense forests comprising of vegetation adaptable to the harsh climatic conditions, the rocky trails, the scenic views and the beautiful Spiti River flowing. This national park is home to many wild animals like the snow leopard, the Himalayan bear, ibex, red fox, blue sheep and different species of bird. You will also find wild flowers blooming across the valley that will surely captivate your eyes.
There is also a traditional village located near the national park, tourists can visit the village to know about the lifestyle of the people, know about their occupation, agricultural practices and their culture and tradition and how their life has been living near the wild forest.
The national park is in fact a paradise for those who want to explore the nature up close and for those adventure lovers who want to add some thrill to their vacation, enjoying a trek around the park and exploring the wildlife. But the best way to explore the park is to opt for a local tour guide with forest guard for safety purpose.
Best time to go for wild tour in Pin Valley National Park
To visit Pin Valley National Park the best time is from May to October, when the climatic conditions are pleasing to opt for a trek around the park and the park is accessible as well during these months.
How to reach for wild tour in Pin Valley National Park
To reach Pin Valley National Park, tourists will have to reach Manali or Shimla first; from here they have to take a taxi or bus to Kaza. Once you reach Kaza you hire a taxi to reach the park. The Manali route to Kaza is remains closed during most months of the year due to bad weather, whereas the Shimla route to Kaza is opened all throughout the year.
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:
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.
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.
Those tourists who want to see the unique flora and fauna of the mountain region should visit the Pin Valley National Park.
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.
Tourists who want to know about the local culture of the region should visit the monasteries and local villages.
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.