LANGZA VILLAGE SPITI:- LANGZA is thought to have received its name from the words 'La' (mountain pass) and 'Za' (mountain) (from Zama). Langza's name may have been derived from 'Lang', the local temple ,according to another interception.
LANGZA, at a elevation of 14300 feet i.e 4400m from sea level , is one of the isolated village / settlements , located in a remote area of HIMACHAL PRADESH .
The graphic image of LANGZA consists of green fields surrounded by brown .hills and peculiar dwelling built in Tibetian style architecture.
When you combine this image with the surrounding snow caped peaks , you have a breathtaking vista of LANGZA settlement.
SPITIAN communities are divided between upper and lower halves by geography .
LANGZA is no different the bottom section of the village is known as LANGZA YONGMA , while the higher part is known as LANGZA GONGMA.
The Lang , a local village temple , is housed in Langza Gongma . The biggest structure here is a gigantic statue of LORD BUDDHA guarding the hamlet , which is also the most popular image of LANGZA on the internet.
The CHAU CHAU Kang NILDA Peak , another prominent landmark of the hamlet, beautifully adorns its environment.
