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Kaza situated at an altitude of 3600 meter above sea level on left bank of river Spiti is presently the headquarters of Spiti sub division. Translated Spiti means the middle country - a name obviously given as a result of its ties with both India and Tibet. With freckles of green over a dry weather-beaten face Spiti is a cold desert where the monsoon rain never comes. It is characterized by stark beauty narrow valleys and high mountains. A century ago Rudyard Kipling in Kim called Spiti "a world within a world" and a "place where the gods live" - a description that holds true to the present day. Nearest airports are at Kullu (Bhuntar) 250 km. and Shimla 445 km. Kaza can be approached by road from Shimla (May to October) and from Manali 200 km. via Kuzam Pass (June to October).
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