PREFACE :LAHUL & SPITI VALLEY
Lahaul & Spiti , a big
district having international boundary with Tibet. The valleys. mountains,
glaciers, rivers, forests, pastures, gompas (monastries) and ancient buildings of
the former ruling dynasty are the principal objects of visiting Lahul and Spiti
valley. The two valleys are quite different in character. Spiti is more barren
and difficult to cross.
LAHUL : Lahaul is marked by a central mass of
uniformly high mountains and massive glaciers. The two rivers, Chandra and
Bhaga which rise on either side of the Baralacha La, flow through the narrow
Chandra and Bhaga valleys. Lahaul is a land of fascinating Buddhist art and
culture.
Approach
to Lahul : Lahaul is connected with road from all parts of
the country. Manali is the point where buses from various stations approach to
Lahul & Spiti. From here, one can take bus/taxi to any destination in
Lahaul-Spiti, Pangi & Leh.
Season
to visit : During the months between June to November
depending upon opening and closing of Rohtang pass (3979 m), the gateway to
this valley.
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