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Trekking

       Trekking Routes in HP
       Destination Dalhousie
       Destination Khajjiar
       Destination Churah

Trekking Routes

The following trekking routes are possible from Dalhousie. It has cold climates enough hotels, tourism accommodation and other related facilities

Trek no. 1

Dalhousie-Kishtwar Via Sach Pass(4390 m)-12 days

Day-1: Dalhousie to Khajjiar (Ht. 1951 m) Distance 20 km. Walking through forests. At Khajjiar visit old temple nine hole golf ground a beautiful lake surrounded by dense deodar trees.

Day -2: Khajjiar to Chamba (Ht.996 m) Distance 18 km. Steep going down with beautiful view. Visit Chaugan, Lakshmi Narayan Temple and Bhuri Singh Museum.

Day-3: Chamba to Tarella (Ht. 2000 m) Distance 8 hrs. Via Tisa by Bus passing through green fields, villages and Chamera Hydle Project.

Day-4: Tarella to satrundi , (Ht. 3400 m) Distance 16 km. Steady climb. This area has wild flowers in summer season.

Day-5: Satrundi to Bindrabani, (Ht. 2800 m),Distance 18 km. Gradual climb to Sach Pass which remains open from June to October, Decend to Bindrabani.

Day-6: Bindrabani to Killar, (Ht. 2600 km), Distance 16 km. , Going down hill Via Bagotu.

Day-7: Halt, To visit nearly village and enjoy the views while resting and relaxing.

Day-8: Killar to Ishatahari (Ht.2226 m) Dist. 27 km. , Down and level walking via Dharwas.

Day-9: Ishata to Atholi , (Ht. 2225 m) Distance 22 km. , Level walk via Shol.

Day-10: Atholi to Shasho (Ht. 2287 m) Dist. 14km. , Level walk.

Day-11: Shasho to Galhar (Ht. 2288 m) Distance 22 km. Level walk along Chenab River.

Day-12: Galhar to Kishtwar (Ht.1525 m) Distance 4 hrs. By bus, see Kishtwar town in the afternoon and then proceed to Jummu.

Trek no. 2

Dalhousie - Udaipur-Manali Over Sach Pass 4390 m (12 to 15 days)

Day-1: Dalhousie to Khajjiar(Ht. 1951 m) Dist.20 km. Wonderful trekking through forest and the wild Life Sanctuary.

Day-2: Khajjiar to Chamba (Ht. 996 m) Dist. 18 km. Descending and having good view of distant mountains and Ravi valley.

Day-3: Chamba to Tarella (Ht.2000 m) Dist. 84 km., By bus passing through green fields, villages and Chamera Hydle Project.

Day-4: Tarella to Satrundi (Ht. 3400 m) Dist. 16 km. , Beautiful wild flowers meadow at this point & above.

Day-5: Satrundi to Bindrabani (Ht. 2800 m) , Dist. 18 km. Over the Sach Pass down to Binrabani.

Day-6: Bindrabani to Killar( Ht. 2600 m) , Dist. 16 km. , Descendig, KIllar is the headquarter of Pangi Valley. From here one route goes to Kishtwar(Jummu) and another to Manali.

Day-7: Killar to Sach Village(Ht. 2200 m) , Dist. 15 km. There is a famous Mindhal temple worth visiting opposite to Sach.

Day-8: Sach to Purthi(Ht. 2150 m) , Dist. 20 km. , R.H. and temples with villages. Easy going through the valley.

Day-9: Purthi to Raoli(Ht. 2450 m), Dist. 19 km. , Good walking along the Chenab river.

Day-10: Raoli to Tindi ( Ht. 2650 m) , Dist. 16 km. , Village & temple may be visited in the evening.

Day-11: Tindi to Udaipur(Ht. 2743 m) Dist. 4 hrs., By bus in the afternoon visit Trilokinath temple and return to Udaipur.

Day-12: Udaipur to Manali(Ht. 2050 m) Dist. 9 hrs., By bus via Rohtang Pass.

Trek no. 3

Dalhousie-Jammu Via Bhandal Valley(12 Days)

Day-1: Dalhousie to Khajjiar. (Ht. 1951 m) Dist. 20 km. , Trek either via Kalatop or direct through thick forest.

Day-2: Khajjiar to Chamba. (Ht. 996m) Dist. 18 km. , Descending with good view of distant mountains and Ravi valley.

Day-3: Chamba to Pukhri. Distance 14 km . Along right bank of Ravi to Kiyani & then to Pukhri.

Day-4: Pukhri to Sundla, Distance 21 km. , Route descends to Kothi bridge over syul nallah and ascends gradually to Sundla.

Day-5: Sundla to Bhandal, Distance 22 km. , Route ascends to Saluni & then down to Pala, The old route from Sundla goes along right bank of Syul to Saluni and descends to Kilor bridge rejoining the new routes at Pala.

Day-6: Bhandal to Langera. Distance 16 km. The route is good. There are rest houses at Bhandal and Sundla.

Day-7: Langera to Bhadarwah. Distance 22 km. Ascend to Padri Gali( 3049 m) & then down to Thanala. There is Rest House at Langera and Bhadarwah.

Day-8: Bhadarwah to Jaura, Distance 25 km. Route ascends to Chimta & then to Jaura.

Day-9: Laura to Jangalwar. Distance 18 km. , Deep down to Chenab.

Day-10: Jangalwar to Kandani, Distance 20 km. , Along left bank of Chenab river.

Day-11: Kandani to Kishtwar. Distance 27 km. , Level & good route.

Day-12: Kishtwar to Jammu. Distance 5 hrs. By bus.

Trek no. 4

Dalhousie -Manali Over Marhu pass 4365 m (12-15 Days)

Day-1: Dalhousie to Khajjiar. (Ht. 1951 m ) Dist. 20 km. , Either via Kalatop or direct through thick forest and the wild life sanctuary.

Day-2: Khajjiar to Chamba ( Ht. 996 m) Dist. 18 km., Descending and having good view of distant mountains and Ravi valley down below.

Day-3: Chamba to Bagal (Ht. 2600 m) Dist. 45 km. , 30 km. upto Madhwar by bus from here follow Chanju nallah. A steady climb.

Day-4: Bagal to Nakal(Ht. 3130 m) Distance 15 km. Gradual ascent via Bhula.

Day-5: Nakal to Panglodi . (Ht. 3640 m) Dist. 14 km. , Mixed climbing via Mawa.

Day-6: Panglodi to Cave camp (Ht. 3930 m) Dist. 12 km. , One can go further nearer to the foot of the Pass.

Day-7: Cave camp to Alyas (Ht. 3350 m) Dist. 12 km. , Over the pass to the other side, it is a difficult Pass.

Day-8: Alyas to Raoli (Ht. 2450 m) Dist. 18 km. , On the road head in Pangi valley along the Chenab river.

Day-9: Raoli to Tindi (Ht. 2650 m) Distance 18 km. Interesting walking along Chenab river.

Day-10: Tindi to Udaipur (Ht. 2743 m) dist. 23 hrs. Via Salgram by bus . Afternoon go to Triloknath temple and return.

Day-11: Udaipur to Manali (Ht. 2050 m) Dist. 9 hrs., By bus via Rohtang Pass.

Alternative

Day-3: Chamba to Sillagharat (Ht. 1830 m) Dist. 20 km After crossing Saho nallah the route goes along the Hul nallah.

Day-4: Sillagharat to Bhangor (Ht.2450 m) Dist. 20 km Over Banatu Pass(2745 m)

Day-5: Bhangor to Bagal (Ht.2600 m) Dist. 8 km

Then follow the route as above.

Trek no. 5

Dalhousie-Killar Over Cheni Pass 4423 m(8 Days)

Day-1:Dalhousie to Khajjiar (Ht. 1951 m) Dist.20 km. Either via Kalatop or direct road through thick forest and wild Life sanctuary.

Day-2: Khajjiar to Chamba(Ht. 996m) Dist.18 km. Descending with good view of distant mountain and Ravi valley.

Day-3: Chamba to Tissa (Ht. 1570 m) Dist. 42 km. By bus.

Day-4: Tissa to Devi Kholi (Ht. 2350m) Dist. 16 km. The route is steep & passes through forests and then drops over Baira nallah.

Day-5: Devi Khoti to Mindh cave (Ht. 2745 m) Dist. 15 km. Upto hall it is easy going but later becomes difficult till the cave.

Day-6: Mindh cave to Alyas(Ht. 3450 m) Distance 16 km. First steep and difficult route but then easy upto pass. Descent to other side is easy.

Day-7: Alyas to Mindhal Village (Ht. 2380 m) Distance 12 km ,An easy trek along the left bank of stream. Mindhal has a famous templeof Kali, where a fair is held in August.

Day-8: Mindhal Village to Killar via Sach (2600 m) Distance 18 km. It is an easy going trek, killar is the is the junction of Pangi & Kishtwar valleys, One can go to Jammu, Zankar, Lahaul & Kullu valleys from here.

Trek no. 6

Dalhousie-Manali Over Chobia Pass 4966 m (8-10 Days)

Day-1: Dalhousie to Khajjiar( Ht. 1951 m) Dist. 20 km. Walk via Kalatop or direct through thick forest and the Wild Life Santuary.

Day-2: Khajjiar to Chamba (Ht. 996m) Dist.18 km. Descending and having good view of distant mountains an Chamba town down below.

Day-3: Chamba to Bharmour(Base camp) (Ht. 2195 m) Distance 64 km. By bus, visit old palace & temple. Guides & supplies can be arranged here.

Day-4: Bharmour to Chobia (Ht.2745 m) Dist.15 km. Via Hadsar. The route first goes down to Budhil river & then ascends. Chobia is the last village on this route.

Day-5: Chobia to Alyas(Ht. 3355 m) Dist. 12 km. Difficult & steep climb to the base of pass.

Day-6: Alyas to Alyas (Ht. 3250 m) Dist. 15 km. Pass is situated between Barakanda(5877m) and Tent Peak (6133 m). Final pitch is very steep. Descent over stone and crevasses to other side.

Day-7: Alyas to Trilokinath (Ht. 2915 m) Dist. 20 km. It is both a Hindu & Buddhist temple, Both worship the six armed images of Avalokiteshvara of Bodhistyava. Stay for the night or go down to Udaipur to catch the early morning bus.

Day-8: Triloinath to Manali (Ht.2050 m) Dist. 9 hrs. By bus via Udaipur.

Trek no. 7

Dalhousie- Manali Via Bharmour- Udaipur (over Kalicho Pass 4803 m) (10-12 Days)

Day-1: Dalhousie to Khajjiar (Ht. 1951 m) Dist. 20 km. Either via Kalatop or direct through thick forest and the wild life sanctuary.

Day-2: Khajjiar to Chamba (Ht. 996 m) Dist. 18 km. Descending and having good view of distant mountains and Ravi valley down below.

Day-3: Chamba to Bharmour (Base camp) (Ht. 2195 m) Dist. 64 km. By bus, Afternoon visit old temples and palace.

Day-4: Bharmour to Badagran (Ht. 2350 m) Dist. 20 km. Via Sirdi, It is difficult Pass and named after local goddess Kali.

Day-5: Badagran to Dhoklaw (Ht. 3250 m) Dist. 12 km. Mnay streams have to be crossed, route leads through Bhadra village and forests.

Day-6: Dhokla to Bansar Got ( Ht. 3660m) Dist. 12 km. Many up and down. One can camp here. Milk and meat avalaible.

Day-7: Banasar Got to Alyas (Ht. 4200m) Dist. 10 km. Steep climbing to near the base of Pass.

Day-8: Alyas to Alyas (Ht. 3900m) Dist. 12 km. Steep climbing to Kalicho Pass. The descent is through a stony nallah.

Day-9: Alyas to Udaipur (Ht. 2743m) Dist. 15 km.Via Trilokinath temple worshipped by Hindus & Buddhists. At Udaipur also visit temple.

Day-10: Udiapur to Manali (Ht. 2050m) Dist. 9 hrs. By bus over Rohtang Pass.