Jispa (elevation 3,200 m or 10,500 ft; population 202) is a village in Lahaul, in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It's located along the ManaliâÂÂLeh Highway (NHâÂÂ3) on the banks of the Bhaga River, approximately 20â¯km north of Keylong and 7â¯km south of Darcha. It serves as a popular overnight stop for travelers en route to LahaulâÂÂSpiti or Ladakh.
Jispa experiences a cold, high-altitude climate with summer temperatures rising to around 15â¯ðC and nighttime lows often near 3âÂÂ5â¯ðC. Heavy snowfall isolates the village from November to April.
The completion of the Atal Tunnel in 2020 has drastically reduced travel time between Manali and Jispa, making it a preferred overnight halt for travelers heading to Leh.
Jispa is located north of Keylong and south of Darcha, along the Manali-Leh Highway and the Bhaga river. There are approximately 20 villages between Jispa and Keylong.
Regular buses operated by Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) ply between Manali, Keylong, and Jispa during the summer months (JuneâÂÂOctober). Shared taxis are also available from Manali. In winter, road access is restricted due to snow beyond Keylong.
According to the 2011 census, of the town's 202 residents, 113 were male and 89 were female. One belonged to scheduled castes, and 177 belonged to scheduled tribes. The village had 51 households. Though the official population remains small, local tourism and homestays have grown significantly post Atal Tunnel opening.