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Key Monastery
SpitiAlso Known As Kye Gompa & Ki Monastery
Overview
With the views of the enchanting Spiti river, it is a must-visit Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Himachal. While hundreds of Lamas get their training from Gompa, it also becomes an interesting spot for tourists for its beautiful murals, authentic and rare manuscripts, thankas, stucco images and more.
Suggested Duration - 1 day
What To Expect?
Explore the fascinating dark chambers in the monastery, tiny doors and the extensive weapon collection. One of the most unforgettable things you can do when visiting the monastery is to watch the Lamas sing and dance joyously to the beats!
Tips
- Make sure you’re wearing sturdy shoes and comfortable clothing to trek your way to the monastery. The route is quite steep and challenging.
- Visit between June to Early September, excluding the monsoon in August. The summer in the area is usually the time when you see events and festivals happening in their full bloom.
- There are not many ATMs in the town, so carry enough cash as digital payments are not accepted.
- Try some herbal tea in the monastery to enhance oxygen circulation in the body.
Exploring a destination...
The joy of travel comes in exploring new things. Planting your feet somewhere you’ve never been before brings with it the rush of discovery and the joy of pushing back on the boundaries of your world.
But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.
• Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour’s are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren’t just “local” tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
• Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn’t normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn’t get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
• Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what’s going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!
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