Things to do in Spiti Valley
Spiritual / Cultural
Monastery Visits
Spiti Valley
Explore Spiti's ancient and spectacular monasteries — Key Monastery (4,166 m, 1,000-year-old fortress gompa perched on a rocky pinnacle), Tabo Monastery (996 AD, called the 'Ajanta of the Himalayas'), Dhankar Gompa (a mind-bending cliff-top monastery), and Kungri Monastery known for its vibrant masked dances (Cham festival).
Half to full day per monasteryFree – ₹100 (donations appreciated)Morning
Pro tip from your tour advisor
Tabo's ancient painted murals are a UNESCO World Heritage candidate — hire a monk-guide for in-depth explanations. Ask permission before photographing rituals.