Komic
Komic is a small village about 2 km beyond Hikkim, where the Tangyud Monastery stands at about 4,520 m. It is often called one of the highest villages in Asia reachable by road, and most visitors see it on a half-day loop from Kaza with Langza and Hikkim.
Getting there
Komic is at the top of the high loop above Kaza: through Langza or Hikkim, about 16 to 19 km depending on the way round. From Spiti Villa allow about 22 to 26 km.
Tangyud Monastery
Komic’s Tangyud Monastery belongs to the Sakya school. Like Key and Dhankar, it was built as a fort monastery, and its whitewashed walls stand out against the bare slopes. Its buildings reach about 4,520 m, which is why Komic is so often called one of the highest villages in Asia that you can drive to.
As at every gompa, walk clockwise, ask before photographing inside, and leave a donation if a monk shows you round.
Good to know
- Komic is the highest point of the Langza–Hikkim loop. Do it after a night or two in Spiti, not on your first day.
- The village is tiny. Bring water, snacks and cash.
- In winter the road depends on the snow that week.
Best months for Komic
Saffron: the easiest months. Best time to visit Spiti · Is Spiti open now?
From our door
Spiti Villa is on Kibber Village Road, just below Key Monastery and 12 km from Kaza: 32 rooms, a glass-walled restaurant, and oxygen on site if the altitude catches up with you. Open all year.
Nearby
Quick answers
Is Komic the highest village in the world?
It is often billed as one of the highest villages in Asia connected by a motorable road. Claims like this vary; Tangyud Monastery in Komic has buildings up to about 4,520 m.
How far is Komic from Kaza?
About 16 to 19 km by road, depending on which way round the Langza–Hikkim loop you drive. It is about 2 km beyond Hikkim.
Sources
- Komic, Wikipedia
- Hikkim, Wikipedia
- Tangyud Monastery, Komic (photo and description), Mike Shaw, Wikimedia Commons
- Road distances from OpenStreetMap, routed with OSRM, checked 14 November 2026
