ABOUT

Kibber is a village high in the Spiti Valley in the Himalayas at 4270 metres or 14,200 ft in Himachal Pradesh in northern India. It contains a monastery and the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary. Kibber lies in a narrow valley on the summit of a limestone rock. It is located 16 kilometres from Kaza and a bus service connects them in the milder summer months. It is believed to be the highest motorable village in the world. The village is known for its scenic landscape and numerous Buddhist Monasteries. According to 2011 census, there are 77 houses in the village and about 187 men and 179 women reside here. The culture of Kibber is also to that of Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism. Key Monastery, which is the most important Buddhist pilgrimage in Spiti Valley and is located close to Kibber. The monastery is popular for preserving ancient murals, thangkas (paintings on cotton or silk), rare manuscripts, and wind instruments. Kibber is considered a cold desert; however agriculture and animal husbandry are the major occupations here. It is said that the economy of the village is based mainly on trade with Ladakh. Barter system is followed between Kibber locals and Ladakhis and often horses are traded for yaks.