- Altitude
- 3,800 m
- Distance
- 200 km from Reckong Peo · 200 km from Manali
- Best time
- May – October · winter expeditions Dec – Mar
- Ideal stay
- 3–4 days
About Kaza
Kaza is the sub-divisional headquarters of Spiti and the base for Key monastery, Kibber, Langza, Hikkim, Komic and Chicham — with cafés, homestays and fuel in a dramatic cold desert.
Kaza sits on the banks of the Spiti river, surrounded by barren mountains and high villages. It has the last fuel pump before Manali, ATMs, a hospital, and many cafés and homestays.
From Kaza you can explore the Key monastery, the world’s highest post office at Hikkim, the fossil village of Langza, Komic, Kibber and the Chicham bridge — all within 15–25 km.
Kaza is reachable all year via Kinnaur (NH-5). The Manali side via Kunzum pass is open only from June to October.
Things to see & do
- Sakya Tangyud monastery in Kaza
- Base for Key, Kibber, Langza, Hikkim, Komic
- Last fuel pump before Manali
- Cafés, homestays and Spiti markets
Suggested itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Kaza
Arrive from Tabo or Chandratal. Rest and acclimatise. Evening walk in Kaza market.
Day 2
Key – Kibber – Chicham
Visit Key monastery, Kibber village and the Chicham bridge over a 1,000-ft gorge.
Day 3
Langza – Hikkim – Komic
Buddha statue and fossils at Langza, post a letter from Hikkim, visit Komic monastery.
Day 4
Pin Valley or Dhankar
Drive to Mud village in Pin valley or to Dhankar monastery and lake.
Local tips from our drivers
- Acclimatise for a day — Kaza is at 3,800 m.
- Carry permits if you are a foreign national.
- Fill fuel in Kaza before Chandratal or Manali.
