This is the Highest Motorable Village in India, and Its Population is Less Than 150!

This is the Highest Motorable Village in India, and Its Population is Less Than 150! (Image: Canva)

Komic is a village located high in the Himalayas and is the highest motorable village in India. Located at 15,000 feet in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh, Komic is not only a unique geographical site, but also a compelling cultural and spiritual site.

The village is famous worldwide, but it has a population of about less than 150. Life here is a mixture of simplicity, tradition and survival amid atrocious weather conditions. It is extremely cold in the winter, and the freezing point is gone long before the end of the month, making it stay very cold and lonely. But the people go on with their life at a strong pace through the help of livestock, their farming customs, and the help of their community.

Among the main attractions in Komic is the Tangyud Monastery, which is a centuries-old Buddhist monastery that towers above the snow-clad hills. The monastery was painted in such deep red and was decorated with murals, serving as a spiritual centre to the locals and a visitation spot to visitors seeking tranquillity and understanding of the Himalayan Buddhist culture.

The village is linked to motorable roads and can thus be reached by vehicles, something which was previously inconceivable at such elevations. Even getting to Komic is an experience, as the mountainous roads which lead to the place provide stunning scenery of rocky terrain, gullies, and glaciers. Nevertheless, the trip also requires care, and altitude sickness poses a genuine threat to most travellers.

Tourism has given Komic a noticeable presence over the past year, yet the village has been able to maintain its originality. The homestays of local families present a visitor with an opportunity to taste the Spitian hospitality, sample traditional food, and learn about the way of life of people who live so near to the sky. There is limited mobile connection to enhance the digital detox experience.

Komic is beautiful because it is just remote enough, and not excessively inaccessible. It gives the travellers an opportunity to see the lifestyle that has not been spoiled by modern messes and yet can be accessed by road. To offbeat travellers, visiting the highest motorable village in India is not only a trip but also a voyage into fortitude, culture, and calmness.