Komic, Hamlet in Spiti valley, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Komic sits at an altitude of 4,587 meters in the Spiti valley, surrounded by snow-covered Himalayan peaks and barren terrain that define the region.
The village monastery, Lundup Tsemo Gompa, dates back to the 14th century and was re-established at its original site after an earthquake destroyed relocation attempts in 1975.
Home to approximately 114 residents including Buddhist monks, the hamlet maintains traditional practices and strong spiritual ties centered around the centuries-old monastery and its religious ceremonies.
The village is accessible by motorable road from Kaza during summer months between April and October, while winter snow blocks access and temperatures drop below minus 30 degrees Celsius.
Komic operates one of the highest functioning post offices in the world and holds the distinction of being among the highest inhabited villages reachable by vehicle globally.
Location: Spiti
Address: Komic, Himachal Pradesh 172114, India 172114 Komic
GPS coordinates: 32.23289,78.10988
Latest update: November 27, 2025 07:51
This collection includes towns established above 3,000 meters altitude, mainly located in the Andes and on Asian highlands. These urban centers house several million inhabitants who live daily under conditions where oxygen is scarce. La Rinconada in Peru reaches 5,300 meters, making it the highest city in the world, while La Paz in Bolivia, at 3,639 meters, has over 1.6 million residents. Sites with historical significance such as Potosí in Bolivia, founded in the 16th century for its silver mines and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Lhasa in Tibet, the former capital of the Tibetan kingdom with dozens of Buddhist temples including the renowned Jokhang Temple, are included. Additionally, towns like Puno in Peru or Shigatse in China demonstrate human adaptation to extreme environments, creating communities of hundreds of thousands. These destinations offer a look into Andean and Himalayan cultures shaped by elevation and provide exceptional travel experiences.
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