What is the average altitude of Spiti?
Spiti is a high altitude cold desert region with average altitude of 4550 mts asl. Average habitation altitude is approximately 3850 mts asl, with the lowest village being about 3,300 mts and the highest 4535 mts asl. Q 2. What are some of the common medical problems that one can encounter in Spiti? The most common “medical/first aid” problems likely to be encountered in Spiti will be “G.I.” (Gastro-Intestinal, or concerning stomach and digestion) problems and altitude related problems (AMS, HAPE, HACE). Other problems that one can face pertain to headaches, cold, and other common ailments. Q 3. What medical facilities are available and what are some of the precautionary measures to be taken? There is hospital located in the block headquarters of Spiti in Kaza, which houses two professional doctors (M.B.B.S) and has bare basic facilities. Medicines are available here and there are no pharmacies to purchase any medicines. People with any medical ailments should carry their own supply of
