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Langza Buddha & Fossil Fields

Village known for a giant Buddha statue, mountain views and marine fossils.

Photo: Madhumita Das · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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01 — The story

The story

Fossils on a high desert plateau hint at a time when this land lay beneath an ancient sea.

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02 — About

About Langza Buddha & Fossil Fields

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We’re still writing about Langza Buddha & Fossil Fields: its history, what’s there and why it’s worth the trip.

03 — Plan your visit

Plan your visit

When to go

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Good time to go This month

Best season
Summer to early autumn
Time of day
Morning for clear views
Crowds
Moderate

Time and effort

Easy

Time needed
1–2 hours

Tickets and permits

Entry fee
No general fee known; do not remove fossils.
Parking
Roadside village parking.
Permits
Check current route rules and local restrictions.

On the ground

Local food
Thukpa, momos, local meals

Stay safe

Do not collect fossils or disturb sites; altitude and weather need care.

Where it is

Lahaul & Spiti, Himachal Pradesh

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