Himachal Pradesh ·
Kibber
Kibber is a village in Eastern Himachal Pradesh, at altitude of 4,200 m.
Kibber at a Glance
Why Kibber?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Key Monastery
- Holy source
- Old temple
Kibber at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Key Monastery: Kye Gompa is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Gelugpa sect located on top of a hill at an altitude of 4,166 metres (13,668 ft) above sea level, close to the Spiti River, in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti district, India.
- Holy source: Marked by prayer flags, this is the spot where the teacher of the Dalai Lama passed away in the 1980s.
- Old temple: There are some frescoes and a big prayer wheel inside.
Things to Do
- 2-3 hr walk to Chichim: A village situated in the opposite slope, across the Parilungbo canyon. Soon there should be a bridge across the gorge, making the walk shorter but less interesting.
- Tashigang village by Gete village: Tashigang village by Gete village is worth a visit while in Kibber.
- Dangmachan peak (5,157 m): The hike is very easy, along highland pastures. The main summit is not directly visible from the village however, making the next fragments of the ascent visible only during the hike.
- Parang La (pass): This woould be the pass that you pass coming from Karzok.
- Kibber Gompa: A new, modern Buddhist monastery.
- Old temple: There are some frescoes and a big prayer wheel inside.
Sightseeing Places
- Key Monastery: Kye Gompa is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Gelugpa sect located on top of a hill at an altitude of 4,166 metres (13,668 ft) above sea level, close to the Spiti River, in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti district, India.
- Holy source: Marked by prayer flags, this is the spot where the teacher of the Dalai Lama passed away in the 1980s.
- Old temple: There are some frescoes and a big prayer wheel inside.
Places That Define Kibber
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Key Monastery
Kye Gompa is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Gelugpa sect located on top of a hill at an altitude of 4,166 metres (13,668 ft) above sea level, close to the Spiti River, in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Lahaul and Spiti district, India.
Holy source
Marked by prayer flags, this is the spot where the teacher of the Dalai Lama passed away in the 1980s.
Old temple
There are some frescoes and a big prayer wheel inside.
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- When to Visit: Climate-based guidance for choosing your dates.
- Getting Around: How to reach and move around.
- Budget & Practical Tips: Costs and safety notes from local guidebook sources.
How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), about 95 km from Kibber.
- By Road: There is a daily bus from Kaza in the afternoon, returning to Kaza early in the morning. Sometimes shared jeeps are also available.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Kibber (Apr, May, Jun) averages -6–7°C with about 36 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Kibber (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 6–18°C with about 54 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Kibber (Oct, Nov) averages -9–4°C with about 26 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Kibber (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages -19–-4°C with about 52 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 7°C and lows of -6°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 4°C and lows of -9°C.
- Winter: Average highs of -4°C and lows of -19°C.
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Spiritual & Religious
History
- Summary: Kibber is a village in Eastern Himachal Pradesh, at altitude of 4,200 m.
- Overview: Kibber is a village in Eastern Himachal Pradesh, at altitude of 4,200 m.
- Ancient History: Kibber is the last village in Spiti on the traditional trade route to Ladakh and Tibet. The route crosses the Zanskar range through the Parang La (pass) at an altitude of 5,578 m (18,301 ft). It then descends along the Pare Chu (river) to Hanle and the Indus River. Thomson observed that houses in Kibber were constructed of stone, unlike the mud construction used in the rest of Spiti.
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Significance
Kibber is the last village in Spiti on the traditional trade route to Ladakh and Tibet. One of the earliest descriptions is by botanist Thomson based on his expedition in September 1847.
Spiritual Significance
Kibber is the last village in Spiti on the traditional trade route to Ladakh and Tibet. One of the earliest descriptions is by botanist Thomson based on his expedition in September 1847.
Pilgrimage Traditions
Kibber is about 20 km from Kaza and a few kilometer from Ki Monastery. It's one of the highest inhabited village in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kibber is most comfortable in January, February, April, May and June, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is August (average high 19°C) and the wettest months are March and July.
The nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport (KUU), about 95 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Key Monastery, Holy source and Old temple.
A stay of 1 day covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from -7°C to 19°C over the year, with about 596 mm of rain in total.
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