Things To Know About Dhankar Village In Spiti Valley

By Ajit Brar June 17, 2023

the Dhankar Fort and the Dhankar Village are the most important part of every itinerary.

Dhankar was once the capital of the Spiti kingdom in the 17th century. Dhan means cliff and kar means fort.

Dhankar had always been Spiti’s traditional capital and the residence of the area’s early “Local Rulers,” or Nonos.

It is situated at the altitude of 3,894 metres ( 12,744feet) above the sea level, between Kaza And Tabo in Spiti valley.

The Dhankar Monastery and Dhankar Fort, which were constructed as a fort monastery following the Central Tibetan pattern,

How To Reach Dhankar

Dhankar is only accessible By Road and its just 34 Km from Kaza and 396 Km from Shimla

Best Time To Visit Dhankar

The best time to visit Dhankar is from April to November. This is the best travelling season.

Winters In Dhankar

Winter season in Dhankar is quite harsh and tough. Heavy snowfall, scarcity of water and food makes the lives of locals very challenging

Dhankar Lake

This Auspicious and religious lake is situated at a distance of 5 Km from dhankar village and is a most recommended trek.

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