Village · Spiti · Lahaul-Spiti · 4,400 m

Hikkim — the complete village guide

Hikkim is a 5-min drive from Komic and hosts the world's highest post office at 4,400 m. Buy a postcard, write, get it stamped by the postmaster — it reaches home in 2-4 weeks. Small village, quick stop en route Komic/Langza.

"Novelty stop — 20 minutes and a postcard."

Best time
Jun–Sep (post office closed in winter).
Nearest road-head
Hikkim village (motorable)
Mobile network
BSNL only.
Stays
Not a stay village — do it as a day trip from Kaza (18 km).

How to reach Hikkim

Nearest road-head: Hikkim village (motorable). Cheapest one-way taxi is ₹2,500 from Kasol (118 km).

FromDistanceTimeSedanSUVInnova
Kasol118 km4 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Manali126 km5 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Kullu149 km5 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Mandi192 km7 hrs3,3004,1005,100Route
Shimla242 km9 hrs4,1005,1006,400Route
Dharamshala252 km9 hrs4,3005,4006,700Route
Chandigarh327 km12 hrs6,1007,6009,500Route
Delhi646 km23 hrs12,00015,00018,600Route

Things to do in Hikkim

  • World's highest post office
  • Handwritten postcards, hand-stamped
  • Great village viewpoint
  • Combines with Komic + Langza
  • Small monastery on the ridge

Practical tips before you go

Frequently asked questions