Things to do in Kaza, Himachal Pradesh
Kaza, also spelled Kaze, Karze, Karzey, is a town and the subdivisional headquarters of the remote Spiti Valley in the western Himalayas in the Lahaul and Spiti district of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
10 places to visit in and around Kaza, best known first. Tap a place for directions, or let Turkart turn them into a day-by-day plan.
- 1Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary
Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary is a high-elevation protected area in the Indian Himalayas, located in the Spiti Valley of Lahaul and Spiti district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It was established in 1999 with an area of 2,220.12 km2.
- 2Key Monastery
Kye Gompa is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Gelugpa sect located on top of a hill at an altitude of 4,166 metres above sea level, close to the Spiti River, in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti district, India.
- 3Tangyud Monastery
The Tangyud Monastery or Sa-skya-gong-mig Gompa at the village of Komic, two km southeast of Hikkim in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India, is built like a fortified castle on the edge of a deep canyon, with massive slanted mud walls and battlements…
- 4Dhankar Gompa
Dhankar Gompa is a village and also a Gompa, a Buddhist temple in the district of Lahaul and Spiti in India. It is situated at an elevation of 3,894 metres in the Spiti Valley above Dhankar Village, between the towns of Kaza and Tabo.
- 5Lhalung Monastery
Lhalung Monastery, Lhalun Monastery or Lalung Monastery, was one of the earliest monasteries founded in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, India, by the great Tibetan Buddhist lotswa Rinchen Zangpo, the king of western Himalayan Kingdom of Guge during the late 10th…
- 6Dhankar Lake
Dhankar Lake is a high-altitude lake in Spiti Valley, in the Himachal Pradesh state of India. At an elevation of 4,140 metres, it lies above the Dhankar monastery in the Lahaul-Spiti district and can be approached by a trek from the monastery.
- 7Kungri Monastery
Kungri Monastery is a Buddhist monastery of the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism in the Pin Valley in Lahul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, northern India. Kungri is Spiti's second oldest monastery, built around 1330.
- 8Chau Chau Kang Nilda
Chau Chau Kang Nilda also known as 'Guan Nelda' or 'blue moon in the sky' is a mountain in the western Himalayas. It lies in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
- 9Shilla
Shilla is a mountain peak close to Spiti Valley, part of the Himalaya mountains. Its peak is 6,132 metres above sea level.
- 10Kangla Tarbo 1
Kangla Tarbo 1 is a mountain in the Himalayas, in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It was first climbed in 2000 by an expedition from the Irish Mountaineering Club.
Best time to visit Kaza
Best weather: Jun–Aug.
| Month | Average | Rain | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Cold | -9°C | 31 mm |
| Feb | Cold | -8°C | 34 mm |
| Mar | Cold | -4°C | 37 mm |
| Apr | Cold | 2°C | 24 mm |
| May | Cold | 6°C | 28 mm |
| Jun | Pleasant | 10°C | 66 mm |
| Jul | Pleasant | 14°C | 140 mm |
| Aug | Pleasant | 13°C | 146 mm |
| Sep | Cold | 9°C | 69 mm |
| Oct | Cold | 3°C | 9 mm |
| Nov | Cold | -2°C | 12 mm |
| Dec | Cold | -7°C | 12 mm |
Long-term monthly averages for the area, from NASA POWER, adjusted for the town's height (3,650 m). Festivals and crowds are not counted; check before you book.
How to reach Kaza
- No railway station within 40 km.
- Nearest main railway station: Chandigarh Junction (CDG), 206 km away.
- Nearest airport: Bhuntar Airport (KUU), 95 km away.
Straight-line distances; the road is longer. Check trains and flights before you travel.
What a 2-day trip to Kaza costs
- Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person
- Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person
- Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person
A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Kaza is not included.
Compare Kaza with nearby towns
| Town | Distance | Best weather | Places to see | 3 days, mid-range, per person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaza | – | Jun–Aug | 10 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Kibber | 13 km | Jul–Aug | 12 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Parvati Valley | 61 km | easiest Jun, Sep | 6 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Poo | 70 km | – | 5 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
| Manikaran | 72 km | – | 10 | ₹7,000–₹13,800 |
Distances in a straight line from Kaza; trip costs are rough estimates (not live prices). Tap a town for its own page.
Questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit in Kaza?
The best known are Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary, Key Monastery, Tangyud Monastery, Dhankar Gompa, Lhalung Monastery.
When is the best time to visit Kaza?
Best weather: Jun–Aug.
How do I reach Kaza?
No railway station within 40 km. Nearest main railway station: Chandigarh Junction (CDG), 206 km away. Nearest airport: Bhuntar Airport (KUU), 95 km away.
How much does a 2-day trip to Kaza cost?
Budget: about ₹1,800–₹3,500 per person; Mid-range: about ₹4,300–₹8,300 per person; Comfort: about ₹9,500–₹18,000 per person. A rough estimate for 2 adults sharing a room: stay, food, local travel and entry tickets, from typical price ranges (not live prices). Getting to Kaza is not included.
Sources: places from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Wikivoyage and OpenStreetMap; weather from NASA POWER; stations and airports from Wikidata. Last checked Oct 2026.