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The Lahaul & Spiti Valley is a picturesque destination that has numerous treasures within its vicinity and Komik is one of such places in the valley, which elegantly set amid the majestic mountain ranges in Himachal Pradesh. This tiny village is situated at about 18000 feet high above the sea level. Just at a distance of about 18 kilometers away from Kaza town, Komik is a quaint, unspoiled hamlet ideal for relaxing and rejuvenating vacation away from the hustle-bustle city life. Encircled by snow-covered mountain ranges and stunning valleys, Komik attracts innumerable tourists who want to get inundated in its incredible beauty and charm.
Things To Do Here:
• Besides exploring the delightful vistas of this scenic village, tourists can visit the famous Lundup Tsemo Gompa Buddhist Monastery in Komik village. According to the local villagers, this monastery houses the statue of Matrey Budda or future Buddha, who protects the people of Komik village from unforeseen situations and looks after the well-being of the villagers residing here. This monastery is also the highest motorable Buddhist Monastery in the world, frequented by numerous travel enthusiasts and bikers from all over the world. This stunning monastery is the 14th-century structure that contains a fortified castle built with slanted mud walls, portraying the scriptures, murals, and arts that are from the bygone era.
• Visitors can enjoy the Chham dance or mask dance performed by Lamas. Besides, one can also enjoy various festivals hosted by the local villagers throughout the year.
• Adventure seekers love to visit Komik village as the destination offers awesome trekking opportunities across the region. One can go for trekking here and experience the thrilling moments in the heavenly ambiance of Komik.
Interesting Facts About Komik:
• The hills of Komik village are rich in fossil life and there is a high possibility of finding numerous ancient fossils.
• Locals in Komik are mostly shepherds and manage to earn their livelihood by rearing yaks, sheep, and horses.
• The region is completely cut off from the rest part of the country due to extremely heavy snowfall during the winter season.
• In winters local residents preserve enough foodstuffs for their survival in winters. As they avoid going outside from their houses during winters, they commonly use this period in preparing handicrafts like shawls, carpets, cap, jackets, paintings, etc.
• People in Komik are very friendly and provide basic options for homestay to the tourists. So, very affordable accommodation can be found here in the small houses if visitors are up for an offbeat experience.
Best Time To Visit Here:
During the winter season, Komik experience heavy snowfall and the entire region covered with snow. The temperature during this period remains below the freezing point which is around -25 degrees Celsius to -35 degrees Celsius. So, the suitable time to visit Komik is during the summer season i.e. between months of May to September.
How To Reach Here:
The best way to reach Komik is by taking a private cab or taxi from Kaza town since there is no frequent and reliable government bus service available to this region. The taxis or cabs take nearly 45 minutes to reach Komik.
Nearby Attractions:
While visiting Komik, visitors can explore some of the other places of interests situated near Komik and in Lahaul & Spiti Valley such as Kye Monastery, Kunzum pass, Dhankar Gompa, Dhankar Fort, Pin Valley National Park, Tabo Monastery, Tabo Caves, Kaza, Kibber, Dhankar Lake, Langza Village, Chandratal Lake, Lhalung Monastery, Baralacha La, Darcha, Suraj Tal, Udaipur of Himachal, Losar and many more.
Kaza Narkanda Sarahan Kalpa Serchu Keylong Jispa Himachal Tour
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