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Major city · India

Kaza

Spend 2 days in Kaza, see Key Monastery and nearby villages; one night of lodging is enough.

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Kaza is the largest town in Spiti Valley, at 3,800 m. It is a base for monasteries, high‑altitude villages and trekking; a short stay covers the main sights.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
INR
Best months
May–October
avoid November–April (snow‑bound roads)
Airport
KUU
Nights
1

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This is a basic guide for Kaza: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Kaza112 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Kaza, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Street or quick mealThukpa noodle soup₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3)
  • BeerBottle of local barley beer₹120–₹180 (≈ US$2–3)
  • Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹1,500 (≈ US$18)
  • Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹2,500 (≈ US$30)
  • High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per room₹4,000 (≈ US$50)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,200 (≈ US$14) · Mid ₹2,500 (≈ US$30) · High ₹4,000 (≈ US$50)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Key MonasteryHikkim post officeDhankar MonasterySeabuckthorn tea
Airports
KUU Kullu-Manali Airport (≈115 km (71 mi) north, bus or shared taxi about 4 h (check))

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −2°C (28°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  5. May

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    15°C (59°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    10°C (50°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    −2°C (28°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F) low), wettest Jul (7 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Kaza: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−2°C (28°F)

−12°C (10°F)

2 rd

Feb

0°C (32°F)

−10°C (14°F)

2 rd

Mar

5°C (41°F)

−5°C (23°F)

3 rd

Apr

10°C (50°F)

0°C (32°F)

4 rd

May

15°C (59°F)

5°C (41°F)

5 rd

Jun

18°C (64°F)

8°C (46°F)

6 rd

Jul

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

7 rd

Aug

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

7 rd

Sep

15°C (59°F)

5°C (41°F)

5 rd

Oct

10°C (50°F)

0°C (32°F)

4 rd

Nov

2°C (36°F)

−8°C (18°F)

3 rd

Dec

−2°C (28°F)

−12°C (10°F)

2 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

The town is walkable (30 min end‑to‑end). Shared taxis or jeeps from the stand cost ~₹2,500 total for local trips; hire a taxi in winter (₹25–₹40 per km).

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Key Monastery

go

Door to door: ≈45 min

Shared taxi from Kaza, ~20 km (12 mi)

Complimentary tea, no photography inside prayer rooms.

Hikkim village (world's highest post office)

go

Door to door: ≈30 min

Shared taxi, ~15 km (9.3 mi)

Postcards can be mailed here.

Dhankar Monastery & Lake

caution

Door to door: ≈2 h

Taxi to Dhankar (≈40 km (25 mi)) then trek 10 km (6.2 mi) or bus to Shichling then trek

Old gompa on cliff edge; access may be limited.

Chandrataal Lake (camping)

skip

Door to door: ≈4 h

Taxi to trailhead, then 3–4 h trek

Requires full day and good fitness.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Private hotels and guesthouses

Book in advance for summer; winter only PWD rest houses.

Himachal Tourism Guest House

Government‑run, requires advance booking.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,200–₹2,000 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,000–₹3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Guesthouse room (double)1 × 1 night × ₹2,500₹2,500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ₹2,500₹5,000
Shared taxi from Manali (seasonal)2 × ₹1,500 · check₹3,000
Local taxi for monastery trips2 × ₹2,500 · check₹5,000
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹1,550
Trip total≈ ₹8,530 per person per day, bed included₹17,050≈ US$200

2026 estimate in INR; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.

Prices of common things

Thukpa noodle soup₹150–₹250 (≈ US$2–3)
Momos (3 pcs)₹80–₹150 (≈ US$1–2)
Seabuckthorn tea (cup)₹50–₹100 (≈ US$1–2)
Bottle of local barley beer₹120–₹180 (≈ US$2–3)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Kaza is generally safe; altitude sickness and road conditions are the main risks.
  • Roads are unpaved and can be hazardous; avoid driving yourself without experience.
  • Winter buses to villages stop; only taxis operate.
  • Check road‑tarning updates for the Manali‑Kaza route (2024 reports).

Emergency numbers

Police
112

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कृपया इस पते पर ले चलेंTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police112

Embassy

US consulate in Delhi; Indian visa required (e‑visa).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Manali → Kaza (shared taxi, seasonally open): ≈₹1,500 per person, ~9 h (check)
  • Kaza local taxi (monastery round‑trip): ≈₹2,500 total (check)

Say or show

  • क्षमा करें — Excuse me / Sorry (kshama karen)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)
  • यह कितने का है? — How much is this? (yah kitne ka hai?)
  • डाकघर कहाँ है? — Where is the post office? (daakghar kahaan hai?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kaza. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–October · avoid November–April (snow‑bound roads) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to India

Sources

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