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10 Things to do in Tashiganag Village: Travel Guide for Tashigang Village

17 Dec, 2024

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17 Dec, 2024

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Table of Contents

  • 10 Things to Do in Tashigang Village
  • 1. Trek to Tashigang Village
  • 2. Meditation at Ancient Chortens
  • 3. A Day with Locals
  • 4. Stargazing
  • 5. Soulful Visit to Monasteries
  • 6. Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary
  • 7. Chicham Bridge
  • 8. A Visit to Nearby Villages
  • 9. Taste Authentic Food 
  • 10. Stay at homestays
  • How to reach Tashigang
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Spiti Valley holds something special and adventurous in every part! Talking about the Tashigang village, the remote and highest point of Spiti Valley! Reaching here is an accomplishment in itself, and involving in the different things to do in Tashigang village is a whole different experience! So, here is a guide for you to get to know it better. But, book the best Spiti Valley tour packages which let you experience the offbeat places of Tashigang Village in Spiti Valley and guarantee memories for a lifetime. 

10 Things to Do in Tashigang Village

  • Trek to Tashigang Village
  • Meditation at ancient chortens
  • A Day with Locals
  • Stargazing
  • Soulful Visit to Monasteries
  • Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Chicham Bridge
  • A Visit to nearby Villages
  • Taste authentic food
  • Stay at homestays

1. Trek to Tashigang Village

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The trek to Tashigang Village is suitable for novice trekkers. The road to Tashigang village is not steep, that is why it is one of the top activities to do in Tashigang village. The trek route to Tashigang village begins at Kibber Village. Kibber Village in Spiti Valley is nearly 18 kilometers from Kaza. 

Try out one of the most amazing adventure activities in Tashigang village, the course is somewhat difficult, with terrain ranging from well-defined trails to rocky and steep inclines. Tashigang is 14 kilometers from Kibber. The trek route presents a staggering view of the twisted mountains and that with pleasant weather.

As you approach Tashigang Village, you will pass via Gette Village in Spiti and see little lakes as well as views of snow-capped mountains and verdant grasslands. Tourists will be able to see Key Monastery from the peak. The best thing to do in Tashigang Village is to take a break from the challenging hike and sit in quiet, with the music of the wind filling the stillness. This hike from Kibber to Tashigang is a unique experience that immerses you in nature.

2. Meditation at Ancient Chortens

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The Chorten is considered one of the most significant shrines in the Buddhist tradition. Chorten, a translation of the Sanskrit phrase stūpa refers to an item or support used for worship or offering. It refers to a wide range of religious monuments of various styles and sizes. The Lord Buddha’s relics are claimed to have been separated into eight halves and housed in eight chortens around northern India. These eight stupas of the Buddha commemorate the eight major events in the Buddha’s life from birth to death.

Tashigang village in Spiti Valley is adorned with these stupas and they serve as a focal point for Buddhist devotion and meditation, from which devotees might derive virtue. It is believed that living near or taking rounds through a chorten is said to provide positive energy, and is regarded as the greatest religious and spiritual meditation center by Buddhists. When at Tashigang Village, meditation and gaining positivity from these stupas is one of the top activities to do in Tashigang village. 

3. A Day with Locals

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One of the best things to do in Tashigang Village Spiti is interact with the locals. The village is extremely rich in history, and the ethics and temperament of the people here are well worth experiencing. The locals of the villages can tell a lot more about the village and Spiti Valley that a lot of research over the internet won’t tell. Their hardships of living in this challenging place are worth it. Locals are dependent on agriculture for their living and their major produce are potatoes and peas. Have a walk around the field with them and try to spend a day in their style of living. This would be a great cultural experience in Tashigang village that you can try out! 

Spiti Valley in winter enters hibernation mode, and the villagers stock their grains and other things needed for a comfortable winter day. They utilize this time to engage in handcrafted home decor articles and knitting. If you see someone selling handmade woolen clothing, do purchase because they are their work of hardship and bring food to their tables.

4. Stargazing

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Enter into the world of the cosmos through stargazing in Spiti Valley. The valley due to its geographic and atmospheric condition offers a unique stargazing experience and is the best thing to do in Tashigang Village in Spiti Valley. Spiti Valey being far from pollution and its thin and pure air sets the ideal conditions for amazing transparency allowing the splendid view of the Milky Way galaxy, stars, and even planets. 

Tashigang village being the remotest village renders an unobstructed view of the celestial bodies. If you want to have the finest stargazing experience possible, Tashigang Village is the place to go. 

5. Soulful Visit to Monasteries

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Buddhist monasteries are the crowns of Lahaul and Spiti. Apart from the challenging and arduous trekking routes, the mesmerizing view of the snow-capped Himalayas, and the quaint beauty of the villages, the ancient monasteries in Tashigang village connect Spiti Valley to divine spirituality. A visit to the monasteries in Lahaul and Spiti gives an insight into the rich traditions and cultural experience in Tashigang village and also connects one to the supreme power. Meditating in the realm of these monasteries is the best thing to do in Tashigang Village. 

The Monasteries in Tashigang village or nearest to Tashigang Village are the Key Monastery, Tashigang Monastery and Nako Monastery. Key Monastery in Spiti Valley is the largest monastery of the Lahaula and Spiti regions dedicated to the Sakya sect of Buddhism. This monastery is also the largest religious training center, educating nearly 200 monks. Key Monastery is an architectural wonder, with the walls of the monastery adorned with ancient paintings, thankas, Buddhist relics, and sacred sects. The monastery also houses ancient weaponry that is still used during the festivities. 

Tashigang Monastery and Nako Monastery are alluring monasteries that hold great religious significance and offer enchanting soul-searching experiences.

6. Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary

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Kibber village in Spiti Valley is regarded as the second-highest Village in the world and forms the base of the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary. This cold desert mountain is the inhabitant of some of the most exclusive wildlife animals in the world. This wildlife Sanctuary of all the wildlife places of the Lahaul and Spiti is said to be the home of the elusive Snow Leopards. 

People want to experience some adventure activities in Tashigang village, and trekking in the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary is the only way to experience the sanctuary’s challenging terrain, breathtaking views, and unique species. Siberian Ibex, Red fox, rare Pika, Himalayan Wolf, weasels, and Tibetan wild ass are some of the atypical wild animals that are found here. 

Various snow Leopard expeditions are organized at Kibber village. Wildlife photographers and enthusiasts visit Kibber Village to have a glimpse of the cold desert animals, especially Snow Leopard.

7. Chicham Bridge

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Spiti Valley will never cease to amaze you with its beauty of mother nature around and the Buddhist monasteries with architectural marvels of ancient times and also with the modern technique in the form of the Chicham bridge. A visit to Chicham Village is the best thing to do in Tashigang Village. 

Chicham Bridge is the highest bridge in Asia and is astounding in its form. This suspension bridge took 15 years to complete and cost 485 lakhs. This bridge connects Kibber to Chicham Village. Earlier there was no direct route from Kibber to Chicham Village due to a 1000ft George called Sambha Lambha Nallah. Chicham Bridge has cut down the way to Losar Village by nearly 40 Km. The view of the village and from the village to the bridge are splendid. Earlier Chicham was not known to tourists or was very less visited but after the inauguration of Chicham Bridge in 2017, Chicham has grown in popularity as more tourists can visit here.

8. A Visit to Nearby Villages

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Spiti Valley is the land of the most remote and beautiful villages in India. These villages are least populated and the soul of Lahaul and Spiti Valley resides in them. The Spiti Valley villages that are in the vicinity of Tashigang Village are Nako, Rangrik, Khab, and Gette. These villages can be covered in the daytime from Tashigang village and experiencing the peace, calm, and sobriety of these villages is the finest thing to do in Tashigang village. 

Nako Village is 50 km from Tashigang Village and is nestled along the Indo-Tibetan border. This village offers a mesmerizing view of the Himalayas and the beautiful Nako Lake which is surrounded by Nako caves and waterfalls. It is believed by the locals that the waterfall is the home of the fairies and saint Padmasambhava meditated on the banks of the lake. 

Rangrik Village is just 6 km from Kaza and 150 km from Tashigang, situated at the bank of the Spiti River, and is connected with the bridge. This village is similar to Kaza except for the fact that this village has fewer hotels and resorts and is the best place to stay in homestays here away from the tourist crowd of Kaza. This village offers a magnificent view of the green fields and the Spiti River. 

Gette is a small village with just two mud houses and a population of 10-15 people. There is nothing to do in Gette Village and no major tourist attractions. It’s just the quaint village and the serene beauty of the village that attracts the tourists. 

Khab Village in Spiti Valley is 15 km from Tashigang Village and this village is well known for Khab Sangam of Spiti and Satluj Rivers. Khab Sangam is surrounded by huge mountains on both sides.

9. Taste Authentic Food 

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Experiencing the cultural and local life of Spiti Valley through food is the most delectable thing to do in Tashigang Village and nearby areas. When it comes to the local food of the Spiti Valley, the valley is not going to disappoint you in this subject. The cuisines of Tashigang village are unique with homegrown vegetables and species and recipes that are passed on from generations. The food of the region is the reflection of the harsh conditions the Spiti Valley witnesses throughout the year. The majority of the cuisine in Spiti Valley is influenced by the neighboring country of Tibet. It is definitely one of the most fun things to do in Tashigang village that you should not miss out. 

The food items to try in Tashigang Village are Thupka, Thenktuk, Bhey, Momos, Chhang, Butter tea, Seabuckthorn juice and churpe. To truly experience the mouth-watering dishes in Lahaula and Spiti choose to have them at any homestay where you can have the traditional dishes fresh from the Kitchen and prepared with homegrown species. Some of the cafe like Himalayan Cafe and Sol Cafe at Kaza also offers the tourists the true flavors of the cuisines of Tashigang village, Spiti and they are volunteering to spread the Spiti Valley cuisine across the world. 

10. Stay at homestays

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If your stay at Spiti Valley is not yet sorted out, it is completely suggested to stay at one of the homestays of Spiti Valley, and trust us this is the ultimate thing to do at Tashigang Village. Due to the recent rise in the tourism of the Spiti Valley, the number of accommodation options has grown and so are the homestays. Since the people of the valley are largely dependent on agriculture for their source of income, the homestays are bringing some comfort into their lives. 

Spiti has numerous homestays where you can stay in. These places will make you feel at home – a home away from home. The homestays in Spiti Valley are run by local families who have converted a part of their homes into homestays and welcome tourists with open hearts. They also serve home-cooked food sourced from local ingredients as well and here you can have an authentic taste of Spiti flavors which are handed down to generations. A stay at a homestay allows to experience the local customs, traditions and interact with the locals, and get to know their Spitian way of life.

How to reach Tashigang Village

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To reach Tashigang Village one has to either drive or trek from Kaza to Kibber. Kaza is the nearest major town near Tashigang. The actual trek route starts from Kibber leading through Gette Village and reaches Tashigang Village. 

There are two routes to Kaza. One is via Manali, while the other is via Shimla. The nearest railway stations to Shimla and Manali are Chandigarh and Joginder Nagar Railway Station in Pathankot. The nearest airports are Chandigarh Airport and Kullu Manali Bhuntar Airport. 

From Shimla route to Kaza is longer but is available throughout the year with little lower altitudes. While the Manali route is shorter, it is blocked for half the year during the winter. One may take a personal cab from here, although they are not budget-friendly. Shared taxis or Himachal Tourism are the most cost-effective options.

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