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Traditional Fair · Himachal Pradesh

Ladarcha Fair, Kaza

Kaza, Kaza, Spiti

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Spiti’s historic trade fair, now held at Kaza in the third week of August.

Ladarcha was once a barter fair at Kibber where traders from Ladakh, Rampur Bushahr and Spiti exchanged produce. It is now held at Kaza, generally in the third week of August, and has become a cultural gathering bringing together people from Spiti, Lahaul, Kinnaur, Kullu and beyond.

Planning a visit

  • When: Usually August. The next dates have not been announced yet.
  • Where: Kaza, Kaza, Spiti, Himachal Pradesh.
  • Book stays early if your dates fall on the main days: towns fill up around popular fairs and festivals.

Himachal Pradesh travel guide

Sources

Last checked 27 October 2026. Dates and arrangements are set by the organisers and can change.