Spiti Valley Road Status And Conditions 2020
Magnificent cold desert valley in Himachal Pradesh, Spiti Valley is replete with pine forests, green meadows, charming ancient monasteries and inhabited villages that will leave you totally awe-stuck.
Spiti Valley is located at an altitude of around 12,500 ft above the sea level and picturesque mountains over here change their shades every second. The hamlets in Spiti Valley under the shadow of huge mountains have a population of around 35 to 200 people.
Wherever you go in Spiti Valley, you can see beautiful Buddhist monasteries, fluttering colourful prayer flags and a large number of monks praying with their prayer wheels. A sparsely inhabited land, Spiti is a paradise for all those who get bore from the intoxicating city life.
You can also take panoramic glimpse of Dhadkan and Chandratal lake here. Although, you can get entire information regarding Spiti Valley Road Status and Conditions 2020.
Spiti Valley Road Status
In May 2020, the road to Spiti valley is open from Shimla side and closed from Manali side. If you want to travel to Spiti in the near future, and until June, you have to get Kaza from Shimla side and return the same way. Currently, it is not possible to take the Manali route as it has blocked due to heavy snowfall.
Shimla to Spiti Valley Road Status
The road from Shimla to Spiti Valley actually remains open around the year. There could be temporary closure in the winter season if there is avalanches or heavy snowfall anywhere on the route.
However, the authorities clear the snow just as soon as possible, they able to restore the connectivity. So via Shimla Route, you can visit Spiti valley in any month of the year.
Manali to Spiti Valley Road Status
Manali to Kaza Highway is 202 Km long that usually opens up by the first week of June, and we do think that in 2020, it may open by the second or third week of June provided the weather holds up.
Blizzards and sudden heavy snowfall are very common in this area like Batal and Chhota Dhara. Do not forget that you are also be crossing two high altitude passes to get out and if that did not happen, you will be stuck for good.
How to Reach Spiti Valley
Traveling to Spiti by road is one of the most thrilling experience as well as convenient options for you traveling from nearby cities such Chandigarh, Delhi, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and more.
There are two routes via which you can reach Spiti Valley, one is via Shimla and another is via Manali. You can get entire information about How to Reach Spiti Valley from here.
Spiti Valley is an offbeat and unexplored place in India, hence is not properly connected to rest of India.The nearest airport to Spiti Valley is in Bhunter, near Kullu which is about 260 Km far away from here. From there, you can take cab, taxi or Bus to here.
The nearest railway station to Spiti Valley is Joginder Nagar Railway Station which is on narrow gauge line. However, Chandigarh is major railway station which is 500 kilometers away from the valley.
Weather in Spiti Valley
The best time to visit Spiti Valley is summer season a temperature varies from 0 – 15-degree Celcius, which starts from March and lasts until June.
Winters in Spiti Valley are very tough. The road connectivity is unreliable during the winters with Manali-Kaza highway being cut-off due to avalanches and heavy snowfall.
Spiti Valley is a high mountain desert so,here is no monsoon season. You can plan your Spiti Road trip in monsoon season with keep 2-3 days extra.
Spiti Valley in Summer
The Summer season from March to June is the best time to visit spiti valley. The temperature remains moderate and the maximum temperature is around 15 degree Celsius. That means you can indulge a range of outdoor activities such as trekking, camping, mountain biking and hiking.
The mornings and evenings of Summer are quite cold with temperatures varies in between 2-3 degrees Celsius while the days are enjoyable. Do not forget to pack woolens clothes.
Things to keep in mind
- Take 2-3 buffer days during Spiti Valley Trip
- Gets cold at night in winters, so keep warm cloths
- Cross certain places before 12 pm else highly likely chance to get stuck
FAQ
The road to Spiti Valley remains open throughout the year via Shimla – Kinnaur while the road from Manali side closes in winter as soon as Rohtang Pass and Kunzum Pass close. So, you must know about the right time to travel to Spiti Valley.
Manali to Kaza road connects Spiti Valley with Lahaul Valley and Kullu Valley and in 2019 year, due to heavy snow fall, the snow clearance operations took several months. As of April 25, 2020, the road up to Kunzum Pass is still closed.
The expected date of opening of Manali Kaza road will be early May. By Shimla route, the road is open and you can visit Spiti free. There is no major road blocks in this route in winter.
