The district of Lahaul-Spiti is located in Himachal Pradesh, which is a state in the country of India. The district is composed of two earlier independent districts namely  Lahaul and Spiti. Keylong, situated in Lahaul, is the current day administrative headquarters. The capital of Lahaul used to be Kardang and that of Spiti used to be Dhankar, before the two districts were unified. Form Lahaul, if one has to enter the Spiti Valley, the access point is the Kunzum la or the Kunzum Pass, set at a distance of 21 kilometers from Chandra Tal. Rohtang Pass establishes the link between the district and Manali. The closing boundary of Spiti, to the south, is located at a distance of 24 kilometers from Tabo, at Sumbo. Here, a road meets the National Highway No. 22, after passing through Kinnaur.

Diverse characteristics are shown by the two valleys of Lahaul and Spiti. Spiti is situated at an average height of 4,270 meter. The terrain of the place is more infertile and desolate. It is also rather difficult to traverse. The high mountain ranges surround the valley. The Sutlej River is joined by the Spiti River, in the southeast as it dashes out of a gorge. Yearly, 170 mm of average rainfall occurs in this place. Being a hilly desert region, the district holds the third position in the list of the least inhabited district of India.

Lahaul-Spiti History

As a consequence of the Anglo-Sikh War the existence of the cis-Sutlej states came to an end. In the year 1846, Spiti was taken over by the East India Company. Earlier to this, Spiti was a component of Ladakh, which is an ancillary of Jammu & Kashmir. Taking the action of the Ladakhi rulers as an exemplar, no major alterations in the administrative set up of the region was initiated by the British government, since the zone was secluded and also had deficiency of natural resources. The British Government in India was intended to be represented by the hereditary Wizier of Spiti was the Nono of Kyuling. According to regulations of 1833, the entire set of functions was executed by him. Also every essential powers, which were needed to complete all his tasks and duties was also enjoyed by him. The land revenue for the Government was gathered by him. With the exception of homicide cases, hearing of every other criminal case came under his legal authority. 1n the year 1941, a distinct sub-tehsil of Kullu sub-divison was constructed by taking Spiti, along with Lahaul. Keylong was made the headquarters. 1n 1960, when the separate district of Lahaul and Spiti was established, Spiti was made a sub-division. Kaza was the headquarters of Spiti sub-division.

Lahaul-Spiti Climate

From May to the middle of October, that is, during the summers the climatic conditions remain fairly comfortable and pretty enjoyable. The reason for this pleasant weather is the location of the place. It is situated to the north of Pir Panjal mountain ranges, in the rain shadow zone. During this time, there is hardly any rainfall and the temperature stays well within the range of 15 to 30 degree Celsius; in one sentence it is the most excellent time to make a trip to this district. Strolling inside the lavish green valley, one is always able to gain pleasure in the dazzling sunshine. In the monsoon months, very slight or no rain is received by the place and the weather stays arid and refreshing. The temperature in during the day time gets very high and severe cold is experienced in the night time. Warm woolen clothing is suggested. Due to western interruptions, there is severe snowfall throughout the winter season, from last November to April. The mercury drops down below freezing point. 7 feet is the average annual snowfall.

Lahaul-Spiti Tourism

Some of the tourist places to visit in the district of Lahaul-Spiti are mentioned below

Tourist places in Lahaul-Spiti
Spiti
Lhalung
Lossar
Kaza
Kunzum Pass
Kibber
Tabo
Pin valley
Dhankar
Kye
Rohtang Pass
Tandi
Chandrataal
Khoksar
Keylong
Udaipur
Sissu
Jispa
Trilokinath Temple
Gondhla
Darcha
Mrikula Devi Temple
Surajtaal
Guru Ghantal
Tabo
Kardang
Dhankar
Shashur
Kye
Tayul
Tnagyud
Ghemur
Kungri
Kibber
Trekking