Tabo Village in Spiti Valley: Pristine Marvel of Indo-Tibetan Art

Tabo Village in Spiti Valley is blessed with the ancient Buddhist Monastery, which dates back over a thousand years, is the world’s oldest running monastery, and is also known as the “Ajanta of the Himalayas.” 

​​Tabo caves in Spiti Valley are a half-hour trek from the Tabo monastery. Tabo caves are historically magnificent caves that functioned as living and meditation locations for monks during the severe winters of the Himalayas. 

The Spiti Valley tour takes you through some of the most enchanting destinations in the Spiti Valley.

5 Things to do in Tabo Village 

1. Tabo Monastery

Kalchakara, a cultural event, was held in the presence of the Dalai Lama in 2000 and was attended by a large number of Buddhist monks and followers from all over the world. Visitors may feel the Positive vibrations at this location, where monks chant and meditate.

2. Tabo Cuisine

3. Tabo Caves

Even today, monks utilize these caverns for meditation purposes, and they are designated with flags. These cases are old architecture marvels as they appear to be little holes, yet once within the caves, there is adequate space and enough openings for sunshine to come through.

4. Star gazing

5. Eat Juicy Apples

The best time to visit Tabo Village

Summers are the best time of year to organize a trip to the village. Both roads from Manali and Shimla are fairly accessible during these months. The weather is good, although woolen coats and jackets will be required when the sun sets. Sunscreen, lip balms, and cold medications are essential to have while traveling here.

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How to reach Tabo Village

By Train: The biggest railway station closest to Langza village is Chandigarh. However, you may take a toy train ride from Kalka to Shimla, which is around 463 kilometers from Tabo Village, and then plan a car journey to the village.

By Road: Tabo Village in Spiti Valley may be reached from two locations: Shimla and Manali. The direct road route from Kunzum Pass to Manali is approximately 231.1 km long, whereas the Shimla path from Kinnaur Valley is 355 km.

Tabo village distance from the major cities nearby

Distance: 502 Km

Travel Time: 11 hours and 58 minutes

 Kullu

 Distance: 270.5 Km

Travel Time: 7 hours and 5 minutes

 Manali

 Distance:231 Km

Travel Time: 6 hours and 6 minutes

 Shimla

 Distance:466.6 Km

Travel Time: 12 hours and 30 minutes

 Delhi

 Distance:740.5 Km

Travel Time: 16 hours and 1 minute

 Dharamshala

 Distance:448.7 Km

Travel Time: 12 hours and 13 minutes

 Jammu

 Distance:712.2 Km

Travel Time: 16 hours and 40 minutes

Staying In Tabo Village

1. Monastry

2. Hotels

3. Homestays

Tips To Remember When Visiting Tabo village

• Avoid visiting this place during the winter and monsoon seasons. As it entirely shuts down owing to heavy snowfall. Although this location receives plentiful rain during the monsoon season, the road leading to it is unsafe owing to landslides.

• Even in summer, carry woolen clothes since nights can be chilly and windy.

• Only the BSNL connection works at this place. There is no proper network connectivity. So come prepared with a complete cut-off from the outside world.

• When traveling to Tabo village, keep your car’s fuel tanks topped, as there are no petrol pumps or even mechanics available.

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