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

Langza — the complete village guide

Langza sits above Kaza at 4,400 m with a giant Buddha statue overlooking the valley. The land here was once under the Tethys Sea — kids sell marine fossils by the roadside. Homestays are basic but the sky is one of the darkest in India.

"Otherworldly. Fossils, Buddha statue, sub-zero nights."

Best time
Jun–Sep. Winters brutal (-25°C).
Nearest road-head
Langza village (motorable)
Mobile network
BSNL only. Star-Link Wi-Fi at some homestays.
Stays
Sonam Homestay, Norling Homestay. ₹1,200–2,500 with meals.

How to reach Langza

Nearest road-head: Langza village (motorable). Cheapest one-way taxi is ₹2,500 from Kasol (117 km).

FromDistanceTimeSedanSUVInnova
Kasol117 km4 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Manali126 km5 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Kullu148 km5 hrs2,5003,1003,900Route
Mandi191 km7 hrs3,2004,0005,000Route
Shimla240 km9 hrs4,1005,1006,400Route
Dharamshala252 km9 hrs4,3005,4006,700Route
Chandigarh325 km12 hrs6,0007,5009,300Route
Delhi644 km23 hrs11,90014,90018,400Route

Things to do in Langza

  • Giant Buddha statue viewpoint
  • Marine fossils in the fields
  • One of India's highest villages
  • Milky Way visible with naked eye
  • Combine with Komic + Hikkim in one loop

Practical tips before you go

Frequently asked questions