The Spiti Valley is a remote valley in the Himalayas bordering on Tibet and known as one of the highest places in the world in which to live. In 1849 when Spiti was integrated as part of India by the British, they set up post offices in villages throughout the valley. This enabled the local […]
Our Spiti Projects 2018 Newsletter is here!
Spiti Projects charity is delighted to have the influential and kind-hearted philanthropist Joanna Lumley supporting the important work that we do. Joanna is well-known for her generous endorsement to causes that are devoted to protecting the environment and human rights, for bettering the quality of life for others in need. “The work the Spiti Projects […]
In the mountainous Spiti Valley grow coarse blades of grass, long enough to hide all the secrets you wouldn’t want to get out. Fortunately for the animals in the Valley – cows, yaks and donkeys – this means something to put the spring in their step. Food glorious food! The animals are important in the life of the valley, needing […]
It’s safe to say the Spiti Valley is a hidden treasure, not at all short of talented craftsmen and women! A fundamental craft within the Valley is the art of weaving, a cultural heritage that has since played a natural part in Valley’s life dating back years. The fine material used in weaving is obtained […]
This summer we arrived in Kaza in time for the GUTAR FESTIVAL at KEY GOMPA on 12th July. This is performed at LOSAR the Tibetan New Year Celebration, but as this is always held in the winter (in November in Spiti) However, T.K. LOCHEN TULKU the Spiritual Head of KEY Monastery decided to hold the […]
Our Spiti Projects 2017 Newsletter is here!
Once travelling to Spiti in winter, the weather was challenging, heavy snow made the going very slow. The jeeps wheels kept getting clogged up with snow and we had to stop frequently to clear it out from the mudguards. This slowed our progress and once it gets dark its too dangerous to travel on the […]
Our Spiti Projects 2016 Newsletter is here!
We are so very pleased to announce that we are the winners of a United Nations Climate Change Award. Only 10 awards were given out this year and we are the Low Carbon winner. We, in partnership with the Auroville Earth Institute designed and built the Kaza Eco-Community Centre with key participation of villagers in Kaza and local earth craftsmen of the Spiti Valley, in India. We thank everyone who helped us achieve this. […]