Dhankar sits on a spur at the confluence of Spiti and Pin rivers, with its ancient monastery clinging to the cliff. The old fort-monastery (now unsafe to enter fully) is one of the oldest in Spiti. A 45-minute trek above the village leads to the small Dhankar Lake.
"Monastery-fort on a cliff. Serious history."
Nearest road-head: Dhankar (motorable). Cheapest one-way taxi is ₹2,500 from Kasol (132 km).
| From | Distance | Time | Sedan | SUV | Innova | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kasol | 132 km | 5 hrs | ₹2,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,900 | Route |
| Manali | 152 km | 5 hrs | ₹2,600 | ₹3,300 | ₹4,000 | Route |
| Kullu | 163 km | 6 hrs | ₹2,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,300 | Route |
| Mandi | 198 km | 7 hrs | ₹3,400 | ₹4,300 | ₹5,300 | Route |
| Shimla | 227 km | 8 hrs | ₹3,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹6,000 | Route |
| Dharamshala | 277 km | 10 hrs | ₹4,700 | ₹5,900 | ₹7,300 | Route |
| Chandigarh | 314 km | 11 hrs | ₹5,800 | ₹7,300 | ₹9,000 | Route |
| Delhi | 616 km | 22 hrs | ₹11,500 | ₹14,400 | ₹17,800 | Route |