For anyone visiting Spiti Valley, Kaza is the heart of the journey. It is a place where you will find cozy homestays, local cafes, small shops, and warm-hearted locals who are always ready to help. From here, you can head out to explore nearby villages like Langza, Hikkim, and Komik, or even visit the ancient monasteries in Spiti that are located on the hilltops.
Kaza is not about luxury but peace, it does not have big hotels or tourist crowds. But that’s exactly what makes it much more beautiful. It has those dramatic landscapes, located at over 12,000 feet and Kaza altitude is said to be higher with endless open skies.
Kaza is the main part of your itinerary, as you should know while booking your Spiti tour package. It does involve major amenities while you are on your vacation!
Manali to Kaza Distance: Kaza is situated at an approximate distance of about 202 Kilometers from Manali, and it generally takes around 6 hours to reach Kaza from Manali.
Distance from Shimla: Kaza lies at an approximate distance of about 407 Kilometers from Shimla and it takes around 12 hours to reach Kaza from Shimla.
Mobile Connectivity: You can only get the BSNL network in Kaza, which also remains very weak throughout.
Kaza altitude: 12,000 ft. (approximately)
Kaza temperature:
- Summer (May–July): Pleasant days (15°C–25°C), cool nights (2°C–10°C)
- Monsoon (Aug–Sept): Mild days (10°C–20°C), cold nights (0°C–8°C)
- Autumn (Oct–Nov): Chilly days (5°C–15°C), freezing nights (-5°C–5°C)
- Winter (Dec–March): Harsh cold, days (-5°C–5°C), nights can drop to -15°C
- Spring (April): Cold to pleasant (8°C–15°C), nights still chilly (-2°C–5°C)
