Kaza

                                

kaza is located at an altitude of 3600 meter ( 11800 Ft) above sea level , Kaza is located on left bank of river Spiti , Kaza is the headquarters of Spiti sub division. Meaning of name Spiti is middle region, Spiti is in middle of Tibet & India, When you visit Kaza you will findh freckles of green over a dry, weather-beaten face, Spiti is known as cold desert where it never rains, But Spiti has its own beauty like narrow valleys and high mountains. Rudyard Kipling had called about Spiti "a world within a world" and a "place where the gods live" .

Hotels in Kaza:

Hotel Spiti Kaza

How to Reach Kaza:

Bhunter ( Kullu) is the nearest airport to reach Kaza, Bhunter is 250 kms away from Kaza, One can reach Kaza by road from Shimla ( May to October), distance is 450 Kms and from Manali via Kunjum pass ( June to October) distance is 200 Kms.

Climate of Kaza:

As we said earlier Kaza is known as cold dessert and does not receive rain fall, In winters temperature drops below freezing point and heavy woolens are required, In summers weather is pleasant and light woolens are required.

Sight Seeing Places near  Spiti

TABO: Tabo is located at height of 3050 mtrs ( 10065 Ft ) above sea level. Tabo is located on left bank of river Spiti and flanked on either sides by hills, Tabo has one of the most important Buddhist monasteries regarded by many as only next to the Tholing Gompa in Tibet. Tabo is also known as  Ajanta of the Himalayas.

KAZA: Kaza is located at height of 3600mtrs ( 11880 Ft) Above Sea Level. Kaza is situated at a distance of  211 Km from Kalpa and 48 km from Tabo. Kaza is The headquarters of Spiti sub-district, Kaza is located on the bank of river Spiti. In earlier days, Kaza was the capital of Nono, the Chief of Spiti. Kaza has a Buddhist Monastery and Hindu Temple.

KEY GOMPA: Key Gompa is located at height of 4116 mtrs (13583 Ft ) Above Sea Level, Key Gompa is 7 km from Kaza. Key Gompa is the largest monastery in Spiti Valley. Key Gompa was sstablished in the 11th century and has ancient Buddhist scrolls and paintings. Key Gompa also houses large number of Buddhist monks and nuns.

KIBBER: is located at height of 4205 mtrs (  13876 Ft) Above Sea Level. Kibber is situated at 18 Kms away from Kaza, Kibber is the highest village in the world which is connected by motor able road and Kibber is the highest habitated village in the world which has its own polling station during elections.

DHANKAR: Dhankar is located at height of 3890 Mtrs ( 12837 Ft) Above Sea Level, Dhankar is situated 24 km from Tabo, Dhankar is famous for a Buddhist monastery.

PIN VALLEY: Pin Valley is know as land of snow leaopards and land of Ibex , Pin valley lies below the Kungri Glacier.

KUNZAM PASS: Kunzam Pass is located at height of 4551Mtrs ( 15018 Feet) Above Sea Level  It is situated 80 Kms from Kaza. Kunzam Pass is one of the highest motor able pass, People belive that Goddess Kunjum keeps guard over this pass.

CHANDER TAL LAKE: Chandertal lake is located at height of 4270 Mtrs ( 14091 Ft.) Above Sea Level, Chander Tal is situated 7 km from Kunzam Pass, Chandertal Lake is  one of the most beautiful lakes in the entire Himalayan region. Chandertal lake is surrounded by snow and has deep blue water , Chandertal lake has a circumferences of 2.5 km. River Chandra flows very close to the Chandertal lake.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INDIAN AND FOREIGN TOURISTS

The Kinnaur and Spiti area of Himachal Pradesh has been opened to Indian and Foreign tourists. While going via Shimla and Rampur - Kalpa, Recong Peo and Sangla Valley can be visited by Indians and Foreigners without any restrictions. To travel beyond Jangi in Kinnaur to Kaza in Spiti one requires an inner line permit for foreign nationals which can be obtained from the following offices:

District Magistrate - Shimla, Recong Peo (Kinnaur), Kullu, Keylong (Lahaul)

Sub District Magistrate (SDM) - Shimla, Rampur, Kalpa, Nichar, Keylong, Udaipur

Additional Deputy Commissioner Office in Pooh and Kaza.

The best place to get the permit is at Rampur and Recong Peo. The office of the SDM at Rampur is just opposite the Police Station in the main bazaar and the office of the District Magistrate at Recong Peo is near the bus station. The permit is free of cost and holds good for seven days. To get a permit, one must have a letter of introduction from a recognized travel agency, three passport size photos, and a photocopy of the front pages of the passport. Making several copies of the permit is suggested, as one may have to submit them at checkpoints on the way. Foreign nationals can travel with permits in a group of four or more persons. Foreign nationals cannot stay overnight between Jangi and Kaza.

Indian nationals do not require any permit to travel in this area however retaining a proof of identity is suggested.