Best Time to visit Kibber Village: Detailed Travel Guide for Kibber

Spiti Valley tour packages take you to the spellbound places of Spiti Valley at a time when you can explore and rejoice in the place at its magnificent beauty. 

Summers are the most ideal, appropriate, and best time to visit Kibber Village. The summers are also considered the safest time to visit Kibber Village keeping in mind that Spiti Valley goes through harsh conditions in winter. 

Spiti Valley in May to September experiences temperatures in the range of 20-25 degrees Celsius. This temperature range is ideal for exploring the villages and for outdoor activities like camping, hiking, and Snow Leopard watching. All the trek routes and camping facilities are available for visitors during this time of the year.

During Summer, it is quite convenient to set up an itinerary as all the regions of the valley are accessible and tourists can cover most of the places to visit in Kibber Village and Nearby areas.  All the hotels, guesthouses, and homestays are available for booking. During summer, the sun is brighter at higher altitudes, and carrying summer essentials is a must. All the must-visit places near Kibber Village and other villages are at altitudes that would require trekking a lot so keep in mind to carry comfortable footwear to keep you going throughout the day. Nights are chilly even in winter which may necessitate woolen clothes. 

The Gustar festival is held in Spiti Valley in July, with much grandeur and enthusiasm. This festival is held in Key Monastery and represents the triumph of good over evil and it is a celebration of peace and prosperity. It is considered the ideal time to visit Kibber Village in Spiti Valley to witness the fanfare at Spiti Valley. The primary attraction of this festival is the Cham Dance. Monks from monasteries dress up in colorful dresses and animal and deity masks and perform the Cham dance while reciting mantras and prayers. This dance performance has immense religious significance. People pay huge respect to the performances and bow to the deity and they believe that the dancers transform into deities during the procession. 

During the summer, all routes leading to Spiti Valley are accessible. There are two paths to Kibber Village. One is via Shimla, while the other is via Manali. Shimla’s path is accessible all year and located at a lower height. However, the Manali route, which runs across Rohtang and Kunzum Pass, is only available for a few months. This route is closed for half of the year during the winter months. Kunzum Pass opens in the first week of June and remains open until September, after which it is closed to the public. 

So, if you’re planning a holiday to Kibber Village, try visiting between May and September. Also, because Spiti has been an increasingly popular vacation spot over the years, do not assume that hotels will be readily accessible; all reservations are made two to three months in advance, so plan your trip appropriately for an enjoyable and relaxing time.