There is no better place than Instagram these days to express one’s love for travel. Instagram and Spiti makes a terrific combination that screams wanderlust. So here is a list of 11 beautiful Instagrammable places in Spiti to up your social media game.
Trust me, Spiti is such a place where almost every photo you click becomes Instagram and postcard worthy. If you are a landscape photographer, then Spiti will be surely be a heaven for you. And even if you are not you’ll love clicking pictures in Spiti.
11 Beautiful Instagrammable Places In Spiti That Will Blow Your Mind
As a said earlier, Spiti is so picturesque, that almost each picture click turns out to be beautiful. And Therefore, I have curated a list 11 beautiful instagrammable places in Spiti. Personally, I received a lot of engagement on my Spiti posts on Instagram.
But please do note that Spiti is a very sacred place. So do not click any lewd or inappropriate pictures that would offend the locals of Spiti. And please take prior permission of the locals if you are clicking their portraits.
And just so you know I have not included Chandratal in this list as it is one of the lakes in Lahaul valley and not Spiti valley as it said to be which is incorrect.
1. Tabo – The Ancient Monastery Of Spiti Which Is Surreal
Tabo is one of the most popular and picturesque villages in Spiti. You will get some of the most beautiful pictures of your Spiti trip such is the beauty of Tabo.
I personally had a great time clicking pictures of the landscapes. You can also capture some awesome pictures of Tabo Gompa through your lens. The monastery in Tabo is one of the oldest in India.
All in all you’ll have great time capturing impeccable landscapes around Tabo and I am pretty sure that you’ll get at least a few Instagram worthy pictures.
By the way, you an check out 7 celestial monasteries of Spiti’s counterpart Lahaul valley which you definitely must visit on your trip to Lahaul.
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2. Gue – The Famous Mummy Of Spiti Valley
Gue is one of the famous attractions in Spiti thanks to the several centuries old Mummy of Buddhist monk which was discovered near Gue.
This is the reason why so many travelers surely visit Gue when on their trip to Spiti. The new monastery which is was under construction back in 2018 adds a whole of Charm to the place.
By the way, if its your first time to Spiti valley, then 27 practical travel tips for Spiti will be of a great help to you.
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3. Dhankar – Ancient Capital of Spiti That Will Transport You Back In Time
Back in the day, Dhankar was the capital of Spiti. Dhankar is also home to one of the most ancient monasteries of Spiti. The picturesque landscapes of Dhankar will really compel you to take a lot of pictures.
If you want to get a good view the beautiful Spitian houses of Dhankar village, then you should try capturing while climbing uphill towards the village.
In my opinion, Dhankar is one of the most beautiful Instagrammable places in Spiti and you love capturing the vistas if you are into landscape photography.
The villages like Dhankar is one of the 17 terrific reasons why Spiti valley is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime.
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4. Mudh Village – The Jewel of Pin Valley That Will Leave You Gobsmacked
Mudh village in the celestial Pin valley is personally one of my favourite places to capture some insane photos. One of the most common pictures of Mudh you’ll find on instagram is the one with vast fields of the village with mountains in the backdrop.
But if you wish to capture the whole Mudh village in a single frame. Then you have to follow a dirt track which goes beyond Mudh and you get a very good vantage point to observe the village.
Personally speaking I received a lot of likes and engagement on Instagram, when I posted the picture with the entire Mudh village in the backdrop.
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5. Langza – Capture Some Insane Landscapes At This Spitian Village
You may have seen picture on Instagram of Buddha Statue with snow-capped peaks in the backdrop and surely must have gotten gobsmacked by its ethereal beauty. Yes that is statue near Langza village.
But that’s not the only instagram worthy capture near Langza. From the statue itself, you get a nice serene view of Langza village.
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6. Komic – One Of The Highest Motorable Villages In The World
Komic currently holds the record of worlds highest village connnected by a motorable road along with worlds highest organic cafe. I am not sure about the former, but latter does seem to be true.
Anyways, Komic is extremely picturesque and if you are landscape photographer or want a instagram worthy self-portrait to express your wanderlust, then Komic the place to be in.
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7. Demul – My Personal Favourite In Spiti Valley
Demul by far was one my favourite clicks in Spiti. Not a lot of people actually make a visit to Demul. But in my opinion it really is worth it.
I was absolutely stunned when we drove from Kaza to Demul and the insane view of Demul village on the road really made for a good click.
I am sure that on the road to Demul, you end up taking a plethora of pictures. And I am also sure, probably all of them could really end up on your Instragram feed.
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8. Kibber – Click Some Insane Photos of This Pretty Village Of Spiti
Kibber is one the most beautiful Instagrammable places in Spiti. Like the most places in Spiti you can capture infinite amounts of pictures and all of them usually turn out great. Such is the charm of the middle land.
The landscape is just insane with all the typical Spitian houses you get to witness. So if you want a few post-card like or Instragram worthy snaps, then do spend a few hours or even days in the pretty village of Kibber. I am sure you won’t be disappointed.
By the way, if its your first time to Key Monastery, then do check out my detailed blog on how to reach Kibber village. I am sure it will be of a great help to you.
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9. Losar – Experience Serenity As This Spitian Village
Losar is the first village of Spiti if you come via Manali and Lahaul and the last village if you opt for the Shimla and Kinnaur route. By the way, check my detailed blog on best routes to Spiti in case its your first time.
Trust me when it comes to scenic vistas, the dramatic landscapes around Losar will make your jaw-drop. The pictures you click around Losar will certainly some of the best and instagram worthy pictures.
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10. Kunzum La – Capture Insane Vistas On The Top Of The World
Imagine yourself on the top of the world surrounded by beautiful Chortens, high peaks, and one the biggest glaciers in India. Sounds Incredible right ?
This is exactly what you’ll get when you are at Kunzum La which could be your gateway to or exit from Spiti, depending on which route you have taken. By the way, here is detailed blog on best routes to reach Spiti valley
If the weather remains clear, then you’ll end up having some incredible instragammable photos which will certainly remained etched in your memory until the end.
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11. Key Gompa – The Biggest And The Most Famous Monastery Of Spiti Valley
If there is one picture of Spiti that has been all over the social media especially on Instagram, then it surely is the insane view of the Key Gompa. I am pretty sure you must have seen it.
Unfortunately, I did not know about the small hike you have to take in order take that epic picture of Key Gompa. Yes sometimes you have to work hard just to get that one picture.
By the way, if you its first time to Key Monastery, then do check out my detailed blog on how to reach Key Monastery. I am sure it will be of a great help to you.
This bring me to the end of this blog. To be honest there is no dearth of beautiful instagrammable places in Spiti, thanks to the insane landscapes, pretty villages and splendid monasteries.
But these are specifically some of the most beautiful places in Spiti that you should definitely click pictures at for your Instagram. Let me in case you have any queries and I’ll be happy to help.