Spiti Valley Village Homestay
Best Seller Verified Experience Kaza, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Duration
2 Days
Group Size
Small Group (up to 6)
Difficulty
Easy
Best Season
Summer, Autumn
Spend two nights in a traditional mud-and-stone Spitian home, sharing meals cooked over a wood stove and mornings spent helping with everyday village chores. Your host family walks you through Kaza's quiet lanes and introduces you to neighbours who've lived in this cold desert for generations — no itinerary, just village time.
Highlights
- Two nights in a real Spitian family home
- Home-cooked meals, including local thukpa and butter tea
- A guided walk through Kaza's old town
- Time with a host family, not a script
What You'll Experience
- 1Arrival and a welcome cup of butter tea with your host family
- 2A walking introduction to the village and its 500-year-old monastery
- 3Hands-on time in the kitchen for at least one home-cooked meal
- 4A quiet, unstructured evening under one of India's clearest night skies
What's Included
- 2 nights' homestay accommodation
- All meals with the host family
- Village walking introduction
- Bedding and hot water on request
What's Not Included
- Transport to/from Kaza
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Meeting / Pickup Information
Kaza main bus stand — your host or a local coordinator will meet you on arrival.
What to Bring
- Warm layers (nights are cold even in summer)
- A torch/headlamp
- Cash (cards rarely work in Spiti)
Important Information
- Spiti sits above 3,600m — allow a day to acclimatise before strenuous activity.
- Network connectivity is limited to BSNL in most of the valley.