Key Monastery
Key Monastery Spiti Valley 172114, Kaza, Lahaul and Spiti, Himachal Pradesh
Famous for: Cliffside Spiti gompa summer iconEvery day · 07:00 – 17:00
Getting there
166 km · Near Shimla ISBT Bus Stand
Distances are approximate. Check local transport and road conditions before you travel.
Key Monastery crowns a Spiti cliff — thousand-year-old gompa, prayer room murals, and river bend views on the classic Kaza photo circuit.
🌟 What Makes It Special
- Largest Spiti training gompa
- Dramatic cliff architecture
- River bend viewpoint
- Living monk community
🕒 Visit Details
- LocationKey Monastery Spiti Valley 172114
- Distance from Shimla ISBT Bus Stand166 km by road (approx.)
- Visiting hours07:00–17:00
- Best time to visitJun–Sep
- Ideal duration2 hours
- Donation entry
✔️ Tips for a Smooth Visit
- Photography restrictions inside
- Altitude ~4166 m — slow pace
- Road from Kaza 14 km
- Respect prayer times
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FAQs about Key Monastery
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- What is Key Monastery famous for?
- Key Monastery in Kaza, Himachal Pradesh is known for Cliffside Spiti gompa summer icon. Read visitor reviews and photos on Visiting Places Hub.
- Where is Key Monastery located?
- Key Monastery is located at Key Monastery Spiti Valley 172114, Kaza, Himachal Pradesh. View the map and directions on https://visitingplaceshub.com/places/key-monastery-kaza.
- What are the opening hours for Key Monastery?
- Key Monastery is typically open Every day · 07:00 – 17:00. Hours may vary on holidays — confirm locally before visiting.
- How do I reach Key Monastery?
- Key Monastery is about 166 km from Shimla ISBT Bus Stand. More travel tips are on the place page and the Kaza city guide at https://visitingplaceshub.com/places/in/kaza-himachal-pradesh.
- What other places can I visit near Key Monastery?
- Explore more places to visit in Kaza, Himachal Pradesh on our city guide: https://visitingplaceshub.com/places/in/kaza-himachal-pradesh.