Spiti, Himachal Pradesh

Tall bleak mountains caressed with snow, monasteries atop them glistening like colourful gemstones, lakes that interrupt the barrenness – Spiti is one of the most remote destinations in the Himalayas, a “middle land” between Tibet and India. The highest inhabited village is at Komik, about 4500 metres, with just a handful of households living there. Spiti literally takes your breath away, so ensure you are fit enough before you plan a hike in this mountain country.