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- Best season
- Summer to early autumn
- Time of day
- Morning; respect prayer times
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- High
Historical PlaceFamousBuddhist monastery
Key Monastery
Iconic hilltop monastery above the Spiti River, with murals and monastic life.
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01 — The story
The story
Whitewashed monastery buildings cling to a hill above the broad Spiti valley.
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02 — About
About Key Monastery
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We’re still writing about Key Monastery: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.
03 — Plan your visit
Plan your visit
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- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
Tickets and permits
- Entry fee
- Donations may be requested
- Parking
- Parking near monastery; busy in peak season.
- Permits
- No general permit for domestic visitors typically assumed; verify current rules for foreign travellers/route.
On the ground
- Local food
- Thukpa, momos, butter tea
Stay safe
High altitude; walk slowly and respect religious spaces and photography rules.
Where it is
Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
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