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Guru Ghantal Monastery situated right on the banks of Chandra River is the oldest gompa (monastery) in Lahaul. One can see the idols of Padmasambhava and Brajeshwari Devi here. Kardang Monastery has a big library with treasured volumes of Buddhist scriptures. Overall, the monasteries in Lahaul have rich repositories of ancient murals, thankas and wood carvings.

 

Other monasteries in the Lahaul-Spiti valley include Kye, Dhankar and Tabo Monasteries. Gondla, 18 Km from Keylong has a number of royal houses and each year in the month of July, a fair is held which attracts a lot of visitors. The eight-storeyed building of the Thakur of Gondla is a must visit. Local villages such as Thandi, Udaipur and Triloknath have shrines and temples.

 

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Lahaul is the trekker's paradise. Famous trek routes of Lahaul include Manali-Chandratal-Keylong, Manali-Bara Shigri Glacier-Keylong and Manali-Keylong-Suraj Tal- Baralacha la. Kolsar, the gateway to Lahaul-Spiti is the best location for river rafting up till Tandi Bridge. Besides this, you can enjoy trout fishing and camping at Sissu and Jispa (20 Km from Keylong).


Tourism Info:

HPTDC Tourist Information Office

Manali

Tel. 01902-253531


Lahual and Spiti, are twin valleys situated on the north eastern extremity of Himachal Pradesh, bordering Tibet. They comprise the largest district of the state. Quite in contrast to the green slopes and pine forests of other valleys of Himachal, the valleys are cut off from the rest of the country by the Rohtang Pass. Lahaul and Spiti in turn are separated by the Kunzum Pass.

 

Rugged mountains and white snow peaks add to Lahaul's barren yet spellbinding beauty. Lying at an altitude of 2,745 m, Lahual offers endless treks for adventure enthusiasts, earning it the reputation of being the ultimate trekking destination. The valley is also famous for its Buddhist monasteries.
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Quick Facts Getting There
State Himachal Pradesh
District Lahaul-Spiti
Coordinates 26.97 N 73.40 E
Official language(s) Lahauli, Bhoti, Hindi and English
Lahaul and Spiti Climate / Weather 8°-30°C; Winters 10° to -10°C
  
Nearest Airport Kullu Airport
Nearest Train Stations Kalka Railway Station
Main Road Highways NH 21
Best time to visit
June to October
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