On the banks of the Spiti River, Kaza is the valley's principal high-altitude town and the natural base for exploring monasteries and remote villages.
About the place
Kaza is the administrative headquarters and largest settlement of Spiti. Its small marketplace, essential services and road connections make it the practical centre of travel through the valley. From here, routes spread toward Key Monastery and high villages such as Kibber, Langza, Hikkim and Komic, placing Kaza at the heart of the Spiti experience.
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