Spiti Valley Travel Guide 2026 — Key Monastery, Chandratal, Kaza, Seasons & 7-Day Itinerary
Updated May 2026 Spiti Valley is Himachal’s cold desert at 3,800m — Tibet-influenced Buddhist culture, ancient monasteries, and lunar landscapes that feel borrowed from another planet. Best months: May-October (winter Nov-April inaccessible due to heavy snow); Chandratal Lake accessible only June-September. Top spots: Kaza (main town, base camp), Key Monastery (1,000-year-old hilltop gompa), Tabo Monastery










