Key Monastery View House w/ Meals & Blankets, HP
Spiti Valley· 4.7 · 105 stays
“I highly recommend staying in this hotel. From the moment we arrived, the hospitality was exceptional. The entire team—from reception to the restaurant—was polite, attentive, and eager to help. Special thanks to Yangzom at the reception, Arjun at the restaurant, and Lake Raj from room service for their outstanding service. They went above and beyond by arra...”
“this property Brother is an excellent property with a unique touch in their washrooms, which resemble those on a ship – such a cool detail! The stay was extremely comfortable, with electric blankets provided, and the staff was incredibly hospitable. The food was absolutely mind-blowing! The location of the property is perfect for those seeking peace and soli...”
“Awesome experience. Great views from room. Ultimate cozy experience. They provide electric blankets to make you sleep better. The washroom is too good. It resembles the one from merchants ships. Lovely experience all together. The service guys are very good and always ready to help. The reception lady is very supportive and helps you in all possible ways.”
“One of best hotel in Kaza this property. Room very clean and cozy, view from room is just wow — can see Key Monastery and this property river from window. Staff very helpful and friendly like family. Feel like home in mountain. Must visit place if you coming this property.”
“We spent 3 days in the area and very happy that we chose this place. The rooms were clean, comfortable and had a great view. The stuff was very kind and helpful, and we really enjoyed the food. Thank you all!!!”
The home is a good starting point for exploring the main sights of Spiti. Key Monastery, the largest in the valley, is visible from your window and a short drive away. It is best to visit in the morning to witness the monks' prayers.
Further on, you reach Kibber village, which at 4,270 metres is one of the highest motorable villages in the world. From here, a drive across the Chicham bridge - Asia's highest suspension bridge - offers a dizzying view of the gorge below.
For wildlife enthusiasts, Pin Valley National Park is snow leopard country. While sightings are rare and require patience, the stark beauty of the park is a reward in itself. Nearer to Kaza, the villages of Langza, Hikkim, and Komic are known for their high-altitude life and ancient fossils, easily found scattered on the ground.
By Air: The nearest airports are Bhuntar Airport (KUU) in Kullu, about 220 km away via the Manali-Kaza road, and Shimla Airport (SLV), about 410 km away. The road from Bhuntar crosses the high-altitude Kunzum Pass and is only open in the summer.
By Rail: The nearest major railhead is in Shimla (410 km), which is connected to Kalka by the historic toy train. From Shimla, you will need to hire a taxi or take a bus for the multi-day journey to Kaza.
By Road: There are two main road routes to Spiti. The route from Manali (200 km) is shorter but only open from June to October and requires a capable 4x4 vehicle. The longer route from Shimla (410 km) via Kinnaur is open for more months of the year (typically April to November) and allows for more gradual acclimatization. Kaza itself is the district headquarters and has a fuel station, market, and ATMs.
The best time to travel to Spiti by road is from May to October, when both the Manali and Shimla routes are typically open. The weather is pleasant with clear skies and sunny days. From November to April, the road from Manali and the Kunzum Pass are closed due to heavy snowfall. During these winter months, Spiti is only accessible from the Shimla side, and the valley is covered in a thick blanket of snow.
