19/08/2026
Welcome to Hikkim Post Office in Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh — famously known as the world’s highest post office.
Located at around 4,400 metres (14,400+ ft) above sea level, this tiny post office sits high in the remote Himalayan landscape and has become one of Spiti’s most iconic stops.
📍 Hikkim, Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh
📌 PIN Code: 172114
⛰️ Altitude: ~4,400 m / 14,400+ ft
📅 Established: 5 November 1983
What makes the experience special? You can write and post a postcard from Hikkim, often with the post office's special cancellation stamp — a memorable little souvenir from one of the highest inhabited regions in the world.
The post office continues to serve the local community while also attracting travellers exploring the remote villages of Spiti Valley.
And getting here is an experience in itself — high-altitude roads, barren Himalayan landscapes, and some of the most dramatic scenery in Himachal Pradesh. 🏔️
Would you send a postcard from the world's highest post office? 📮
