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The duration of this trek is 15 days and
you start from Mcleodganj.
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| Day 1 :
Mcleodganj to Triund :- Triund is a nice camping place
at an altitude of 2,827 meters. From Triund you can have the
panoramic view of the whole Kangra Valley. The trek of Triund
is ( 9 kms. ) a pleasant walk through deodar and oak forests.
You can also book the Forest Rest House for overnight stay. |
| Day 2 : Triund to Lehs Cave
:- ( 3,700 meters ) A short walk of 6 kms. through
deodar and oak forests. After 4 kms. you reach ILaka which
is situated at the snout of a small glacier. The snow line
starts from here. After crossing the glacier, you go over a
steep rocky ridge for 2 kms. and reach Lehs Cave. This is a
big cave and also used for overnight stay. |
| Day 3 :
Lehs Cave to Indrahar :- ( 4,450 meters ) The trek
to the pass goes over soft snow in early summer and rocky faces
in monsoon. The trek up to the pass is a steep climb. Sometimes,
fogy weather with zero visibility obstructs the movements of
climbers. It is advisable to stay back and wait for the weather
to get clear. The trek during April and May is more tough due
to presence of hard ice. On reaching the top of the pass, you
can see the Pir Panjal ranges very clearly. The other side
of the pass remains covered with snow till the mid of July.
The trek then descends down and reaches Chata Parao ( 3,700
meters ) which is a beautiful green pasture and is ideal for
night camping. |
| Day 4 : Chata Parao to Kwarsi
:- ( 2,800 meters ) The trek further descends down
up to Chata Nullah ( 6 kms. ). Then you reach Kwarsi, a beautiful
tribal village surrounded by thickly wooded pine trees. You
stay in the village for a night. The villagers are very helpful. |
| Day 5 :
Kwarsi to Chanota Khas :- ( 2,700 meters ) You trek
16 kms. from Kwarsi to Chanota Khas on the 5th day. The trek
goes through thick forests and lush green fields. You come
across many small places inhabited by Gaddi people. |
| Day 6 : Chanota Khas to Garola
:- ( 2,600 meters ) Garola is 12 kms. from Chanota
Khas. The trail goes by the side of river Ravi. |
| Day 7 :
Garola to Bharmaur :- ( 2,200 meters ) The 14 kms.
trek goes from Garola to Bharmaur. Bharmaur is a beautiful
village and is well connected to Chamba by
roads. Stay in guest house is preferred. |
| Day 8 : Bharmaur to Hadsar
:- A narrow road leads you to Hadsar from Bharmaur,
which is dangerous for cars and jeeps. It is advisable to go
on foot. Hadsar is a small village with tea shops and few people
living nearby. From Hadsar, one trail goes to famous Manimahesh
Lake and other to Kugti village. Little down from Hadsar, there
is a camping place in the forests. |
| Day 9 :
Hadsar to Kugti Village :- Kugti is 13 kms. from Hadsar.
The trail is narrow. You should cross the narrow trail one
by one. You also have to cross small wooden bridges over streams.
Sometimes, the Buddal river becomes tribulent and causes devastation.
The Kugti village is inhabited by approximately 1000 people.
Kugti village has shops and a Civil Dispensary. The people
of the village belong to Gaddi trible and are very helpful. |
| Day 10 : Kugti Village to
Kelang Temple :- The Kelang temple is nearly 5 kms.
from Kugti village at the height of 3,200 meters. The temple
is dedicated to the Bazir of Lord Shiva. Close to the temple
is a place for night camping. |
| Day 11 :
Kelang Temple to Duggi :- It is 6 hours walk from
Kelang temple to Duggi through green pasture. The place is
very close to the mountains from all sides so you should have
some heavy clothes to face the chilly winds of the Pir Panjal
range. |
| Day 12 : Duggi to Lehs Cave
:- Lehs Cave is situated at the bottom of Kugti pass.
Sometimes it snows in the month of July here because of high
altitude. Lehs is surrounded by Pir Panjal and Manimahesh Dhar. |
| Day 13 :
Over Kugti Pass to Khurlu :- The excitement and adventure
reach to the peak when you cross Kugti pass. You should start
early in the morning so that you can reach the pass before
the sunrise. It takes about 4 hours to reach the pass. It is
a steep climb up to the pass. Beyond the pass is a big glacier
with some hidden and some open craves. You need good equipment
and a trained guide to walk over this glacier. After 6 to 7
hours walk, you reach at the camping place called Khurlu. Remember
that only an expert guide can locate the trail to Khurlu. |
| Day 14 : Khurlu to Rapa (
Lahaul Valley ) :- After 10 kms. walk from Khurlu,
you reach the first village of Lahaul Valley. The trek involves
a number of ridges crossing and glacier walking. The trail
is not easy to locate because of rocky path and glacial morains.
Finally after crossing a small glacier, you reach Rapa Village
for night stay. |
| Day 15 : Rapa to Keylong
:- Keylong is 22 kms. from Rapa village. After 3 hours
walk, you reach the road head at Sansa. From Sansa it takes
another 3 hours to reach Keylong by bus. Keylong is the district
headquarter of Lahaul
and Spiti. There are some good hotels at
Keylong. From Keylong, you can go to Leh or come back to Manali over
Rohtang Pass. |
