Village · Spiti · Lahaul-Spiti · 4,270 m

Kibber — the complete village guide

Kibber is the base for snow leopard sightings in winter — the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary hosts one of India's densest populations. In summer, it's a scenic monastery village with a natural rock bridge nearby and views into the Parang La valley.

"Wildlife + monastery. Photographers' favourite in winter."

Best time
Jun–Sep for landscape, Dec–Feb for snow leopard tours.
Nearest road-head
Kibber village (motorable)
Mobile network
BSNL only.
Stays
Norling, Serkong House, Snow Leopard Trails. ₹1,500–4,000.

How to reach Kibber

Nearest road-head: Kibber village (motorable). Cheapest one-way taxi is ₹2,500 from Kasol (116 km).

FromDistanceTimeSedanSUVInnova
Kasol116 km4 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Manali121 km4 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Kullu147 km5 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Mandi191 km7 hrs3,2004,0005,000Route
Shimla245 km9 hrs4,2005,3006,500Route
Dharamshala247 km9 hrs4,2005,3006,500Route
Chandigarh330 km12 hrs6,1007,6009,500Route
Delhi652 km23 hrs12,10015,10018,800Route

Things to do in Kibber

  • Snow leopard sightings Dec–Feb
  • Kibber monastery
  • Natural stone bridge hike
  • Chicham bridge (Asia's highest) 8 km away
  • Base for Parang La trek

Practical tips before you go

Frequently asked questions