Kibber

Kibber is a village at an altitude of 4270m, (14,200ft) in Spiti valley of Lahaul Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh, India.  Kibber is famous for its Ki monastery and Kibber wildlife sanctuary.  Located at 19kms from Kaza connected by bus and local cab service only in summers.

Kibber has a civil dispensary, a high school, and a post office. Kibber Monastery was founded by Serkang Rimpochhe of Tabo.

Post office, Kibber

Kibber wildlife sanctuary is only sanctuary in a cold desert, home for  many important species of medicinal plants, ibex, blue sheep, red fox, lynx, pika and the snow leopard.

In recent years kibber has become centre of attraction for many geologists.  Also titled as Fossils Park is home for different Fossils. 

Fossils

Fossils

Ki Monastery is considered one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage in Spiti Valley located close to Kibber enroute Kaza.  Ancient murals, thangkas (paintings on cotton or silk), rare manuscripts, and wind instruments are preserved here in this Monastery.

Ki Monastery

Still now barter system is followed for trade between locals and Ladakhis.  Horses are often traded for yaks.  Agriculture and animal husbandry is major occupation here.


High altitude and pollution free atmosphere make it a favourite destination for sky gazers and nature lovers.  The Mount Kanamo is very famous amongst trekkers and mountaineers.  It is one of the very few marching peaks in Himalayas with altitude around 6000m.

Temperature in winters is around -10 degree celsius forcing people to stay indoors.  Food is stocked for survival in winters and spend there time knitting clothes and creating handcrafted items.
There is only one water source coming somewhere from the springs of high mountains, properly pipelined upto the village, but during winters frozen spring compels them to do a lot of hardwork for arranging water.

How to reach?
Kibber is 19kms from Kaza, one of the biggest village or we can say town in Spiti Valley.  From Kaza there is only one bus towards Kibber.   Best option is to hire a taxi from Kaza.  Kaza is accessible both from Shimla and Manali.  From Shimla it is 430kms and from Manali it is 210 kms via Rohtang and Kunzum Pass.

Stay at Kibber: Homestay is the only option here, no hotels or resorts are available.  Locals provide rooms for rents on very affordable price with yummy food.

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Batal

Batal village is at an altitude of 3960m with two small road side eateries Chacha-Chachi n Kangri Dhaba offering basic Indian meals. Famous Chandratal lake is accessible on foot from Batal. Batal comes under Spiti part of the Lahul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India.

Bus journey from Manali to Kaza via Rohtang and Kunzum is best to experience the scenic beauty of Spiti valley. Bus service on this route depends on weather conditions. This route is accessible when Rohtang and Kunzum pass opens. Only one Himachal roadways bus runs on this route. 0530hrs it starts from Manali and 10 - 12 hours drive to reach Kaza. Batal is often considered as stop for lunch. High altitude desert landscape with virtually no civilisation is a treat for eyes.

Mighty mountains of Pir Panjal and Spiti ranges dominates the beautiful landscape of Batal. There is an alternate route from Shimla side from Kinmaur valley. One must plan a overnight stay preferably at Reckong Peo before reaching Kaza. And again from Kaza there is only one bus towards Manali of Himachal Roadways via Kunzum and Rohtang pass which leaves Kaza around 0530 hrs. Foreign visitors need inner line permit to travel on this route. Losar is checkpost point while coming from Manali to Kaza. Indians have to carry their valid identity proofs.