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.
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