Kaza, the sub-divisional headquarters of Spiti District is situated on the left bank of the Spiti River at an altitude of about 12,500 ft. above sea level. The village is overlooked by steep ridges. This soporific place hums with activity of tourists especially during summers. They gather to witness the annual trade fair that is similar to the fairs in some of the ‘gompa’ towns of Ladakh. Both these places, Kaza and Ladakh- have similar geographical and cultural similarities. Besides, Kaza makes an ideal base camp for all treks and tours within the valley. It has one of the two Sa- kya- pa sect monasteries apart from Hikkim, Komik and Langja monasteries.