Everyone loves to eat ice cream on a hot summer day. But would you eat a chilled ice cream in the freezing temperatures of Spiti Valley? Well, this quaint little cafe in the fossil village of Langza, in Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti Valley, offers delectable ice cream at the world’s highest peak, making it the world’s highest ice cream stop. Scroll down to know more.
This Is the World’s Highest Coffee Shop In Spiti
Called Cosmic Cafe, the spot serves ice cream alongside majestic views of snow-covered mountains and hills. Social media creator Atul Dubey (@explore_with_atull) took to his Instagram to share a glimpse of the world’s highest ice cream shop. The cafe has become a must-visit destination for travellers in Spiti, especially ice cream enthusiasts. In a conversation with the staff, a vlogger revealed that an ice cream costs around ₹100 and that the cafe is situated at an altitude of approximately 14,420 feet.
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The cafe is especially popular among younger tourists. Customers can choose from soft-serve flavours such as vanilla, butterscotch, strawberry and chocolate, topped with rainbow sprinkles. Apart from ice cream, the menu also features other items such as pizza and other food items. Visitors can also try the local sea buckthorn juice, a nutrient-dense beverage made from the bright orange berries that grow in high-altitude Himalayan regions. The best part? The cafe is located close to a homestay. At night, visitors can enjoy dark skies illuminated by countless stars.
What’s More To Visit In Langza?
Apart from this tiny cafe, which has gone viral on social media, Langza is renowned as a fossil village. Millions of years ago, Spiti was submerged beneath the Tethys Sea. As the sea receded and the Himalayas rose, the region was left with a rich geological legacy in the form of marine fossils, including ammonites, trilobites and other prehistoric sea creatures.
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The small village is also known for its giant and beautiful golden-painted Buddha statue, which stands atop a hill overlooking the valley.
FAQs
Which is the world's highest cafe?
The world's highest cafe is Umling La Cafe, located at the Umling La Pass in Ladakh, India.
What is Spiti Valley famous for?
Spiti Valley is famous for its ancient Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, high-altitude cold desert landscapes, and remote Himalayan villages.
Which is better, Spiti or Manali?
Manali and Spiti Valley offer completely different experiences, so "better" depends entirely on your travel style, time, and comfort level.