Hikkim Village – World’s Highest Post Office
Send postcards from one of the highest inhabited villages on Earth.
📮 Highest Post Office
🏔️ Spiti Valley
📸 Photography
🚗 Kaza Circuit
🌌 Remote Himalayas
Hikkim Village is globally famous for housing the world’s highest operational post office, located at an altitude of approximately 4,400 meters in Spiti Valley.
This tiny Himalayan village offers a rare opportunity to send postcards from extreme altitude while witnessing untouched mountain landscapes and traditional Spitian life.
Why Visit Hikkim Village
- Highest Post Office: Send postcards stamped from the top of the world.
- Extreme Altitude: Experience life at 4,400 meters.
- Scenic Views: Panoramic Spiti Valley landscapes.
- Local Culture: Traditional mud houses and monasteries nearby.
Location & Connectivity
- Hikkim to Kaza: ~14 km | 40 minutes
- Shimla to Hikkim: ~425 km | 2 days (recommended)
- Manali to Hikkim: ~200 km | Seasonal route
Best Time to Visit Hikkim
May–October: Roads open, post office operational, best weather.
June–September: Ideal for postcards, photography, and village exploration.
- 🕔 Recommended Duration: Half day (with Komik & Langza)
- ❄️ Weather: Cold year-round, freezing winters
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