Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti desert mountain valley is a popular travel destination for both explorers and people looking for solitary retreat. The picturesque Spiti Valley, located in the Himalayan Mountains, offers fantastic chances for Jeep safaris and moderate-to-difficult hiking treks. However, choosing Homestays in Spiti experience is the best option for individuals who want to avoid such adrenaline-pumping activities and spend your time leisurely enjoying the area.
Those who have visited Spiti frequently advise living with a local family to experience their unique culture and learn about their fascinatingly preserved way of life, which hasn’t altered in more than a thousand years. The beautiful views that can be seen from these Homestays in Spiti, particularly the lush green crops with snow-capped mountains in the background, are another justification for our suggestion. The greatest time to visit here is from May to October, when the days are still warm and the evenings are pleasantly cold, to get the most out of this homestay experience. The best part is that snowfall, which this region gets frequently in winter, is infrequent during this time.
Activities
These hotels in Spiti allow visitors to participate in the daily chores of the people, like farming and animal husbandry. Those who are interested can also enroll in the homemakers’ cooking classes. Alcoholic beverages from the region, such as arak and chang, are essential at special occasions, social gatherings, and festivals. Milk tea, sweet lemon, and Chaza, a salty tea produced from yak butter, are additional popular drinks in this area.
Spiti’s Fun-Filled Experiences
Although conditions are difficult in the Spiti Valley, the residents’ spirits are unaffected in any way. This is evident in their festivals, which feature communal eating, drinking, singing, and dancing. It is a wonderful experience to be able to observe how enthusiastically the separate village communities celebrate festivals, weddings, and births. The Spitians’ lives are not complete without music and dance. During specific festivals, the majority of monasteries in the area present masked dance performances. Shunto and Shaboo are two of the most well-liked dancing styles in Spiti. While the latter is practised throughout most festivals, the former is performed by men in adoration of Lord Buddha. The “Snow Lion,” also referred to as Singhi locally, is another well-known dance of the area and is done by the residents to promote peace and prosperity. The musicians and artists from the Demul and Lhalung villages are well known for their cultural presentations.
Kaza
The main settlement in the Spiti Valley and Lahaul Valley, Kaza, is home to streams, mountains, and rivers that are covered in snow. Many well-known hiking and mountaineering expeditions in the area use it as their base camp. Kaza is home to some of Himachal Pradesh’s most well-known gompas and monasteries, including Tabo Monastery and Sakya Tangyud Monastery. Both the Lahaul Valley and the Kinnaur Valley can be used to enter Kaza, with the former being available only during the summer. The opportunity to engage with the locals, partake in adventure sports, and find tranquilly at the famous monasteries is excellent when staying at Homestays in Spiti.
