Spiti Valley
In our day-to-day lives, we often tend to ignore our mental health and wellbeing. From time to time, it is necessary to rediscover ourselves, and Spiti valley is a perfect place that offers the same. It is a perfect getaway to re-explore ourselves. Looking after our spiritual well-being is a practice that can benefit us in both our professional and personal life. It is always worth investing time and money for our spiritual well-being. On a Spiti Valley trip, one can feel connected to nature and feel the positive energy of the environment. Spiti has a rich tradition as it is the middle land between Tibet and India. People from all over the world come to this magnificent place to explore spirituality. When you explore the valley, you will be able to feel the spirituality in the air.
The freezing desert, the calming sound of prayer flags flapping in high winds, accompanied by chanting of 'mantras,' makes it so heavenly that you feel like you are inland of God. The chaos and politics from the outside world don’t impact this spiritual place. Spiti Valley tour package is the thing that you are looking for if you want to get away from the humdrum and noise of the metro cities.Your time in Spiti will help you to delve deeper and explore yourself. By meditation and interaction with monks in the valley, the kind of energy you will experience is beyond any spiritual experience you will have in cities.
Spiti is a quiet and peaceful place, people here are friendly, helpful and if you will keenly notice they are spiritual in their day-to-day lives as well. An interaction with these people and places will certainly rejuvenate your soul.Here is a list of some monasteries that you can visit while you are in Spiti to enhance your spiritual journey.
TABO MONASTERY
The Great Dalai Lama expressed his desire to retire to the Tabo monastery, as he says that the Tabo Monastery is one of the holiest monasteries in the world. Tabo monastery is referred to as the “Ajanta of the Himalayas” and is also declared as a World heritage site by UNESCO. It is situated at 3500 metres above sea level.
KYE MONASTERY
In this monastery, hundreds of lamas acquire their religious education. It is also notable for its stunning paintings, thankas, rare manuscripts, stucco figures, and unusual wind instruments, which are used as part of the orchestra when Chham is performed in the gompa throughout the summer.
TNAGYUD GOMPA
This gompa's lamas are said to be tantric practitioners. This is different and a unique monastery that one ought to visit.
KUNGRI GOMPA
This monastery is the second oldest monastery in Spiti, located near pin valley. Kungri Gompa is a monastery of significant importance and it received a large foreign donation for its renovation.
DHANKAR
Dhankar is the official capital of Spiti. This monastery was strategically built. To safe Spiti from the aggression of its neighbors this monastery was built to be alert in case of any attack from neighbors. They used to warn the populace about the attack beforehand so that They could be prepared.The list does not end here. There are many more monasteries which you can explore. Visiting these monasteries on your next Winter Spiti Valley Expedition will be a lifetime experience and it will certainly help you to spiritually become a better version of yourself.
