The town of Kaza is the subdivisional headquarters of the remote Spiti Valley and the largest township in the Lahaul and Spiti Valley, which is one of the most beautiful valleys of Himachal Pradesh. Kaza boasts of high mountains with snowy crowns, crystal clear rivers, streams and barren splendor interspersed with patches of green. It is divided into two areas-the old Kaza and the new Kaza. While the old kaza is called Kaza Khas and comprises king's palace, monasteries, gompas, and ancient buildings, the new Kaza is called Kaza Soma and houses government offices, hotels & restaurants.