Langza, Hikkim and Komicलांग्ज़ा, हिक्किम और कोमिक
Three high villages with fossils and the world's highest post office.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
Lahaul and Spiti
Lahaul and Spiti
Best time to visit15 May to 15 October
Good seasonsPost-monsoon (October to November), Summer (March to May), Monsoon (June to September)
DifficultyModerate
Height4400 m above sea level
Time needed1 day
Base and nearbyKaza, Kaza
EntryFree
About Langza, Hikkim and Komic
Three high villages above Kaza. Langza is known for a Buddha statue and marine fossils in the hills, Hikkim has the world's highest post office, and Komic is among the highest villages in Asia with a monastery. Letters posted at Hikkim receive a special stamp. They are cold, remote and rewarding.
What to see and do
- Langza Buddha and fossils
- Highest post office at Hikkim
- Komic monastery
- Marine fossils
- Cold, remote villages
Part of The Himalaya.
Opening status, best time and closures here are estimates from usual seasons and past patterns, not live information. Confirm with the local authority before you go. Terms of use
More places in Lahaul and Spiti
- Demul and LhalungLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · Villages & Hidden GemsTwo hidden villages with homestays and an old temple.
- Gue MummyLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · Villages & Hidden GemsA naturally preserved monk in a border village.
- KeylongLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · Villages & Hidden GemsThe Lahaul headquarters, a convenient night halt on the Leh road.
- KibberLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · Villages & Hidden GemsA high village on the road, in snow leopard country.
- Chandra TalLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · Lakes & DamsA crescent lake in the high desert, reached by a rough road.
- Dhankar Monastery and LakeLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · Monuments & HeritageA 1,000 year old monastery on a cliff above two rivers.
- Guru Ghantal MonasteryLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · Monuments & HeritageAn old monastery above the Chandra and Bhaga confluence.
- JispaLahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh · Villages & Hidden GemsA peaceful riverside camp village on the Bhaga river.
All places in Lahaul and Spiti · All places in Himachal Pradesh
Jagah Pedia home · All places A to Z · Privacy · Terms
Jagah Pedia is a free travel guide by Santosh Pandey. Status, timings and closures are estimates from usual patterns, so confirm locally before you travel.