If you have visited Chandratal in Spiti, you could stop reading now. If you are yet to visit the region, what are you waiting for? Ladakh has now become very popular with tourists. Spiti is equally beautiful and less crowded. I find the terrain very similar at both the places.
But there is one crucial difference, Leh has an airport whereas Kaza has none. So reaching Spiti is more difficult. When I went in 2007 there were government buses. But when I revisited in 2014, I didn’t see any buses on the road! There were only shared jeeps, SUVs and hired jeeps.
The road sometimes resembles a waterfall! But the region is so stunningly beautiful that it is worth all the hassle. As it is difficult to reach, it is not as crowded as Ladakh.
Spiti is home to one of the most beautiful high altitude lakes, Chandratal. There is a fair weather road all most all the way to Chandratal. But last year it was impassable due to a landslide when I was in the region. We walked all of those 14 kilometers to reach Chandratal. For a long time our path went along the Chandra River. With a landscape this beautiful, and my penchant for walking, I had nothing to complain about.
If I could change only one thing about this scene, it would be the incessant rain and clouds that kept us company. While it was pleasant to walk on a overcast day, it wa no fun when it obscured all the views and kept us indoors. Later in the evening a bird came by to drink in the stream. It was out source of water and joy too!
I got only a partial view of the lakes as the clouds didn’t let me to view it! Even then it was so beautiful. I am itching to go back once again. Let us see when!
The view of the mountains and spiti valley is just amazing.
Thank you so much Somali.
Amazing Photographs… You are really lucky to see the World’s best Places.. Your interest in Travel and Exploration is truly amazing!
Thank you so much Sreedhar ji.
Mesmerizing views. So serene…no wonder the sages would go Himalayawards for tapasya.
Very true Bushra. 😀
Take me with you next time you go there!! 🙂 amazing place!
Seriously Archana, I might go this year itself.
I wanna lost in the nature there. Awesome scenery 🙂
Ravish it is very beautiful but one needs to be very careful with high altitude.
Looks like a great place, will contact you for more details when I plan to visit this serene place
Sure Mayura.
Not been there yet 🙁
Gorgeous scenes.
Indrani I am sure you will!
Had a plan previous year but wife did not allow me to go there as she read about it on internet and afraid that You will be alone there. This is the dream place to visit for a traveller . very beautiful pictures.
Yogi ji show her my post and say that if I could go there, you can too!
This is beautiful, Mridula. It is my dream to visit Spiti. What is the best time to visit this place?
The season is starting, a lot depends on the opening of the passes. I already read that Kunzum is open. The season continues till early October.
Really it is an amazing place in India. I planned to visit this place but unfortunately my plan failed. You described it beautifully. thanks. I would like to follow your blog.
I hope you will go back soon!
So Serene & so beautiful. Have heard a lot about Spiti Valley. And your post has added another dimension to the beauty of Spiti. In my wish list along with Kokaikanal, Hampi.
I hope you will go soon Vishal. I have not been to Hampi! 🙁
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you so much Sushmita.
I haven’t visited Spiti – so many places left to see 🙂
Even though I have been to Spiti, there are still so many places that I want to see.
Lets travel and tour Spiti.
For sure Tushar.
Beautiful captures!!
Thank you so much Niranjan.
I have heard of this place and the snow clad mountains look beautiful Mridula 🙂
Thank you so much Shweta.
In my wishlist since long time
Do go Shrinidhi it is a beautiful place.