Lhalung Monastery

One of Spiti’s oldest monasteries is in Lha-lun, a two-hour drive from Dhankar. It is believed to have been constructed overnight by the Gods after Lotsava Rinchen Zangpo planted a willow tree here, stating that if it lived through the year, a temple be build next to it. The tree stands outside thegompa to this day.

There is a dark passage around the temple meant for circumambulation of the inner sanctum. Once, the passage walls were decorated with beautiful paintings, though these have now faded. Outside this temple is the lang-carpo (White temple), with four stucco images of Buddha facting the four cardinal directions. These statues are as old as the monastery.

The name Lha-lun god is the ‘Land of God’, from lha, god and lun, area. Local claim that the Lha-lun god is the head of all deities in the Tangmar Mountain located beyond the village in the valley. There is a strong belief among the local people that this mountain changes color from time to time, in conformity with the gods’ moods; for example, red in anger or yellow in joy.

Adventures in Spiti: Sky is the Limit

Spiti is a paradise for adventure sport lovers and offers a range of options from mountain biking, safaris (yak-a native species, horse and jeep), hiking and treating, river rafting down the Spiti & Pin River, skiing & boarding.

Some of our custom-made tours that will give you a feel of real adventure are:

1. The Spiti Safari:

Discover Spiti using a mix of traditional & modern conveyance. Drive in to Spiti & than traverse the region astride the sure footed Chumurti horses or on the yaks, an integral part of Spitian life.

2. Mountain Biking Trails:

Various trails that take you in & out of unknown realms coupled with breathtaking views make biking the ideal way of traversing this mystical land. Despite the ruggedness of the terrain there are umpteen camp sites that will have you spell bound.

3. Trekking:

Spiti is a paradise for trekkers and offers a range of options. Mountain passes provide an easy access to neighboring areas of Ladakh, Kinnaur, and Kullu & Lahaul. Some of the well known treks we offer are the Pin-Parbati, Parang-La & the Pin-Bhaba. We also provide you the opportunity to experience the true essence of trekking by traverse through remote pristine and forgotten trails.

4. White water Rafting:

For a thrilling adrenaline adventure, which will exhilarate your senses and invigorate your spirits, we offer white water rafting down the Spiti and Pin rivers.

5. Skiing & Boarding:

The winters shroud Spiti in white and make the region a delight for skiers. We offer long and short trips in Spiti.