– Region: Himachal Pradesh — Spiti (Dhankar, 3,894m — ancient capital)

 – Elevation: 3894

 – GPS Coordinates: 31.919° N, 78.183° E

 – Access Difficulty: T1 — 33km from Kaza (1.5hr) 

 – Opening Season: Jun–Oct

 – Winter Room: – Number of Beds: 20  – Showers: No shower

 – Drinking Water: Yes — spring – Meals & food: Basic monastery canteen

– Mobile Signal: No signal – Payment Methods: Cash INR — ₹400–800/night

 – Short Description: Dhankar = former Spiti capital. Monastery on crumbling cliff (UNESCO endangered list). DHANKAR LAKE (4,270m): 1hr trek above monastery — stunning.