{"id":7333,"date":"2017-04-24T00:30:55","date_gmt":"2017-04-24T00:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/?p=7333"},"modified":"2018-02-23T02:08:06","modified_gmt":"2018-02-23T02:08:06","slug":"tourist-attractions-in-spiti-valley-vicinity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vargiskhan.com\/log\/tourist-attractions-in-spiti-valley-vicinity\/","title":{"rendered":"Tourist Attractions In Spiti Valley & Its Vicinity"},"content":{"rendered":"

Enigmatic and enchanting are the two words that I use most to describe Spiti valley. It is a magical place indeed, full of wonders that are capable of inspiring awe out of anyone. The gradual transformation of vistas from lush green valleys of Kullu and Kinnaur to a barren wasteland of Lahaul & Spiti is magnificent. The experience of traveling on non-existent adventurous roads is beyond description. It is a journey that is a destination in itself. Every minute on the watch, every turn on the road will present you with something new. However there are a few places that are more capable of catching the eye than others, highlights of the journey that can be termed as tourist attractions In Spiti Valley. In this article, I will list down such places which in my opinion should be on \u201cmust see\u201d list of anyone traveling towards Spiti.<\/p>\n

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Tourist Attractions In Spiti Valley & Its Vicinity<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\n

The most common way of completing a trip to Spiti valley is to start from Shimla and exit at Manali. I will cover this article the same way; starting from Shimla and listing down all tourist places in Spiti, gradually moving forward towards Manali. I am not keeping this article limited to only a handful of places within Spiti valley, but all tourist attractions on the circuit including Kinnaur, Spiti and Lahaul valleys. I will break it down in two parts; first part covering the particular famed spots and second part listing down all major towns \/ villages on the way.<\/p>\n

Shimla:<\/strong> <\/span>This will be the starting point of your journey and needs no introduction. Being the capital city of Himachal Pradesh, it is the headquarters for several administration works and one of the most popular hill stations of our country.\u00a0 Some of the main tourist attractions of Shimla are the<\/p>\n

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  • Main shopping street known as \u201cThe Mall\u201d<\/li>\n
  • Christ Church: Second oldest church in Northern India, situated on The Ridge<\/li>\n
  • Jakhu Hill: The highest peak around Shimla, at a height of 8,000 ft, offering a magnificent view of the valley around.<\/li>\n
  • Shimla State Museum: Full of several ancient artifacts displaying the cultural wealth of Himachal Pradesh<\/li>\n
  • Statue of Lord Hanuman at Jakhu Hill: This 108 feet tall statue stands at a height of 8,500 ft above sea level<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Presidential retreat at Mashobra:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 One of the two presidential retreats of our country is located in Mashbora; other one being in Secunderabad. Once every year, office of the President of India shifts here for some time.<\/p>\n

    Himalayan Wildlife Zoo at Kufri:<\/strong> <\/span>It hosts several rare antelopes, felines and birds including the Himalayan Monal, the state bird of Himachal Pradesh.<\/p>\n

    Hatu Peak:<\/strong><\/span> Located near Narkanda and at a height of 12,000 feet, Hatu peak it is the highest summit in Shimla Narkanda region. Surrounded by dense forest, it presents an eagle eye view of the entire valley around and is also a good sunrise or sunset point.<\/p>\n