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Why to visit Trekking In Lahaul Spiti
Spiti Valley is a remote and untouched region in Himachal Pradesh, India's northernmost state. From here, you can see landscapes that haven't changed in centuries.
The remote valley of Lahaul and Spiti is Himachal's frontier district, with a rich heritage hidden by snow on high mountain passes for half the year. Tabo, Keylong, Kaza, Ki, Udaipur, Chandertal, and other popular destinations in this magical land.
Lahaul and Spiti share a common language, culture, and population. The Lahaulis are generally of Tibetan and Indo-Aryan origin, whereas the Spiti Bhot are more closely related to Tibetans due to their proximity to Tibet. Spiti village is also known as "Little Tibet."
Spiti, located at well over 3,000 m altitude in the mountains, welcomes visitors with postcard-perfect hamlets, surreal landscapes, numerous trekking trails, ancient monasteries, and scenic lakes.
The nearest airport - Kullu–Manali Airport, 232 km from the hotel.
Latitude - 32.62087, Longitude - 77.419052
Altitude - varying between 2500 - 6794 m
Highest Peak in Lahaul Spiti - Gya 6794 m
Pack 10 Essentials
- First aid kit
- Navigation: map, compass, and GPS
- Sun protection: sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
- Insulation: jacket/raincoat, extra layers
- Illumination: flashlight, lantern, or headlamp
- Fire: matches, lighter, fire starters
- Repair kit: duct tape and multifunctional tool
- Nutrition: at least an extra day’s supply of no-cook, nutritious food
- Hydration: water and/or means of water purification
- Emergency shelter: tent, space blanket, tarp, bivy (as in, emergency shelter for a sleeping bag)
Do’s and Don’ts while Trekking
Do’s
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, as you will be sweating profusely and dehydration may result in mountain sickness.
- Stretch before you begin the trek and cool down after you finish the trek for the day.
- Step outside of your comfort zone and try to face and overcome all of your fears.
- Be a responsible traveller, and wherever you go, try to have a positive impact on the locals and the environment.
- In the forest, dress comfortably and camouflagedly.
- Consume energy bars and dry fruits on a regular basis to maintain your energy levels.
Don’ts
- At high altitudes, avoid wearing cotton clothing ( wear synthetic materials)
- Make no loud noises while trekking.
- We will most likely be trekking through nature, which is pure and clean; therefore, let us not pollute the environment or harm its natural habitats.
- Don’t stray from the group.
- Never feed wild animals.
- Avoid wearing earphones or listening to loud music because you will be unaware if a tree falls, landslides occur, or an animal attempts to attack you.
- Photographs should not be taken without the permission of locals.
- Running and jerky movements are dangerous on a trek and should be avoided.
- Avoid taking too many breaks.
Some of the Trekking expeditions :
- Hampta Pass Trek (ranges from Rs 6000 to Rs 10000 per person)
- It can take about 6 days to move from one side to another covering 25 kms.
- Base camp: Manali
- Rail Head : Pathankot
- Parang La Trek (starting price : Rs 35,000 per person)
- It can take about 12 days to cover 125 kms.
- Base camp: Leh
- Rail Head: Chandigarh
- Pin Parvati Pass Trek (starts from Rs 40, 000 per person)
- It can take about 12 days to complete this trek.
- Base camp: Kaza
- Rail Head: Pathankot
