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The duration of this trek is 15 days and you
start from Mcleodganj. |
| 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. |
