15 August 2026 · 3 min read
Where is Spiti Valley? Himachal Pradesh, at 3,800 m
Spiti is in the north-east corner of Himachal Pradesh, India, at around 3,800 m. Two roads reach it: from Shimla most of the year, from Manali in summer.
Himachal Pradesh
5 guides covering permits, seasons, costs and route detail.
15 August 2026 · 4 min read
Valley of Flowers vs Hampta Pass: rain or rain shadow
Two monsoon treks at almost identical altitude. Valley of Flowers walks you into the rain on purpose; Hampta Pass crosses a wall to escape it.
15 August 2026 · 3 min read
Hampta Pass trek: 4,287 m, 26 km, five days
Hampta Pass tops out at 4,287 m. The trek covers about 26 km over five days, with roughly 1,600 m of total ascent, and it crosses rather than returns.
5 August 2026 · 3 min read
Spiti Valley permits in 2026: what you actually need
Indian nationals need no permit for Spiti. Foreign nationals need a Protected Area Permit. Here is exactly where to get it and what it covers.
4 August 2026 · 4 min read
Kedarkantha vs Hampta Pass: Hampta is the harder one
Hampta Pass tops out at 4,287 m over 26 km; Kedarkantha at 3,810 m over 20 km. They also run in opposite seasons, so your leave dates often decide it.