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High-altitude village in Himachal Pradesh, India
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Kibber is a village in Eastern Himachal Pradesh, at altitude of 4,200 m.
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A new, modern Buddhist monastery.
There are some frescoes and a big prayer wheel inside.
Marked by prayer flags, this is the spot where the teacher of the Dalai Lama passed away in the 1980s.
A village situated in the opposite slope, across the Parilungbo canyon. Soon there should be a bridge across the gorge, making the walk shorter but less interesting.
The hike is very easy, along highland pastures. The main summit is not directly visible from the village however, making the next fragments of the ascent visible only during the hike. Great views of the 6,000+ m Chau Chau Kang Nilda and Shilla peaks.
5,744 m
This woould be the pass that you pass coming from Karzok.
The best place in Kibber with a friendly owner, good restaurant and a great balcony. Rooms on the 2nd floor have bathrooms. Beer available on request.
A great source of village culture and natural living. Located in the heart of the village. Many comfortable rooms available and some of the most delicious home cooked food in Spiti and beyond.
By taxi
Hiring a taxi from Kaza taxi stand costs ₹600 (2008).
On foot
You could actually hike into Kibber from Karzok in the Changthang Western Lakes region of Ladakh, a 100 km hiking trail through Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary—see trail.
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