Festivals in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh are celebrated in December and January. The economy relies on agriculture like potato farming and animal husbandry. Local architecture features Tibetan-style houses made of sun-dried bricks that can withstand earthquakes. Monasteries have intricate designs and house historical artifacts. The remote mountainous region has a cold desert climate with low humidity and temperatures ranging from -14°C to 24°C depending on the season. Traditional housing and architecture effectively insulate against the cold using thick walls, glass windows, and trombe walls.