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Situated near the confluence of Losar and Peeno streams,
Losar village is worth a visit being the first big village and because of
its Location. Yak and horse riding are other charms to add to its beauty
and unique experience.
Being the last habited spot, the population of this village is about 242.
There are four shops, a school, a Post Office and a Health Centre in the
village.
PASSES
Kunzum Pass (4590m): 76-km
from Kaza, Kunzum provides chief access to Lahaul valley by the great
Kunzam range. Kunzam is safer and provides easier ascent and descent.
While going to this pass, the panoramic view of Bara-Sigri glacier, the
second longest glacier in the world is enthrilling and inspiring. There is
a temple at the top of this pass dedicated to Goddess Durga. The view from
the top is breathtaking, on one side is the Spiti valley and to the other
are numerous Chandra-Bhaga range peaks. more...
CITIES
Kaza (3800m): 224-kms from Manali, 197-kms from Keylong and
425-kms from Shimla, Kaza is a sub-divisional Headquater of Spiti valley.
It is situated at the foot of the step ridges on the left bank of Spiti
river. Once it was the headqauters of Nono, the chief of Spiti. It is
connected by road with Manali & Shimla except in the winter months.
Kibber (4205m): Locally
known as Khyipur, Kibber one of the highest villages in the world at an
altitude of 4,205m above sea level in a narrow valley surrounded by
mountains from all sides. more...
Air: Nearest airport is at Jubberhatti, 30-km from
Shimla.
Rail: Nearest railway point is at
Shimla .
Road: Regular buses run daily from
Shimla .
Rest House, Batol
Rest House, Kibber
PWD Rest House, Kaza
Kaza: 60-km
Kibber: 76-km
Dhankar Monastery:
84-km
Pin Valley National
Park : 89-km
Tabo Monastery: 106-km
Kunzum Pass: 136-km