Ancient monasteries of the Spiti Valley

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July 10th 2009

Published: July 30th 2009

We spent the next day winding through the stark grandeur of the valley, passing many people improving the roads, including again sadly many women with tiny children beside them. At one stage even Sanju was holding his breath as he drove over a very nasty patch of road made from very loose shale. We know when it's going to be bad now - he prays and the road before is lined with prayer flags for luc... Read Full Entry

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31st July 2009

Ritesh
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Hi I read your blogs about shimla-spiti journey........its really interesting.....i think you enjoyed this trip a lot..........

4th July 2011

Dhiraj Singh
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Mummy at Gheun
I took the same route to Spiti valley when I did the trip on my bike in 2009 and it was an amazing experience. I totally fell in love with Tabo, Komic and Dhankar monastery. The monastery at Lahlung is also one that I can't forget. I also visited to see the Mummy of a monk in Gheun which is in sitting position. It is close to 600 yrs old with hair still intact. It was an unbelievable experience of my life. Hardly a few websites talk about it but I was lucky enough to travel with IncredibleSpiti team and they especially included this in our itinerary. After this I also met the guy, Anuj Singh ( a photographer by profession and loves to ride), who was the first to photograph it. Wonderful journey and wonderful stories.....cheers

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