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Eastern Himachal Pradesh

District of Himachal Pradesh in India

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Overview

Eastern Himachal Pradesh is a region in Himachal Pradesh, consisting of Kinnaur and Lahaul & Spiti districts. There are several valleys in the region, among which Lahaul tends to be a bit more green and fertile, while Spiti is mostly stark high desert.

Getting there and around

Getting there

Transit to Ladakh
Due to its importance for the military the road is now in pretty good shape. Most parts are paved and you should expect unpaved stretches mainly around the high passes.
Access to Spiti
To enjoy the unspoiled beauty of Spiti enter from Manali via Rohtang and Kunzum La. The high-altitude desert landscape with virtually no civilisation till Kunzum La is a sight to behold.

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Getting around

By bus
Himachal Roadways buses ply the windy mountain roads to nearby areas, contact Kaza Bus Depot for details.
By car
By motorcycle
Motorcycles (eg.
By foot
Another option in some areas is to walk between villages, which can take anywhere from a couple of hours to a whole day.

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UnderstandBuddhism dominates the area, and its proximity to Tibet and Ladakh is evident in the people and culture.

TalkPretty much every one understands and speaks Hindi. English is understood among people involved in tourism, but don't expect village people to understand English. The native language is Bhoti.

Get inStarting from Manali towards Rohtang Pass and Leh, you arrive at a junction near Yari-Khoksar.

Get aroundIf you look for a base to explore Spiti valley, Kaza is your choice. Having your own vehicle is a huge advantage.

SeeLamas (monks) are the best guides to any gompa (monastery). Initially, they may be bit reserved, but a few questions and a smile will open them up.

EatThere are restaurants at Chhatru and Betal village on the route from Manali to Kaza.

DrinkThere is a wine shop in Kaza and you can get Aarakh (local wine) and Chang (local beer) in and around Kaza.

Stay safeFollowing are some phone numbers of Tourism Department. These can be contacted in case of any requirement for information:

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Eastern Himachal Pradesh" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Kinnaur district", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: Sanyam Bahga, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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