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Chandrakhani Pass – Malana to Naggar

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Duration

6D/5N

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

30 people

Languages

English, Hindi

Overview

About

Chandrakhani Pass is one of the most recommended trek for a beginner as well as exprienced trekkers in the Himalayas. The trek starts from the famous village of Malana and ends at Naggar and  is famous for its religious importance too as it was one of the seat of meditation for Saptarishi Jamdagini. The trek offers panoramic view of all the famous peaks of Manali valley at once. 

How to reach Rumsu village ?

  • Take a bus from New Delhi/Chandigarh for Manali and get down at Patlikuhal (20 kms before Manali)
  • Transport options are readily available from Patlikuhal for Rumsu village. Sumo – 700 INR while small car – 500 INR.
  • Once at Rumsu village follow the trail for Kailashrath Treks base camp. 
Note: If you are staying already in Manali, take a direct cab for Rumsu village (26 kms)

Things to carry ?

✔️Trekking shoes : Carry water proof trekking shoes with good grip and ankle support. Do not carry sports shoes.
✔️Three layers of warm clothes : Carry two or three-layer jackets, fleece jackets and a padded jacket.
✔️Two/Three trek pants : Carry light cotton trek pants. Denim/jeans and shorts are not suitable for trekking.
✔️Three t-shirts (collared/dri-fit) : Full sleeved t-shirts that prevent sun burns on the neck and arms. Carry one or two dri-fit t-shirts.
✔️Thermals : Carry thermals (top and bottom).
✔️Sunglasses : Sunglasses are mandatory. There will be lot of snow on the trek and can cause snow blindness.
✔️Cap : At high altitude, the sun is extra harsh so carry a cap to protect yourself.
✔️Water proof hand gloves : Carry water proof gloves and avoid woollen gloves as they will get wet if you touch snow.
✔️Socks (3-4 pairs) and a pair of woollen socks : Apart from two sports socks, you can take a pair of woollen socks for the night.
✔️Headlamp/LED torch : Mandatory
✔️Raincoat/Ponchos : At high altitudes, snowfall and rain are quite common and it’s mandatory to carry a poncho so that you don’t get wet. The trek will continue as planned even during rainfall.
✔️Lunch box and water bottle : Every participant should have their personal lunch box and a water bottle [insulated type].

Inclusions

 Accommodation (3 sharing tent)
Meals (Breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner)
Rucksack (60L + rain cover)
Camping charges (forest and camping permissions)
Trekking equipment (High quality tent, sleeping bag etc)
Gaiters (to protect your shoes from snow)
Safety equipment (advance first-aid kit)
Expert trek Leaders (certified trek and camp leaders)
Expert Trek Support Team (cook, helpers etc)
GST 5%
Personal Insurance (via ASC 360)

Exclusions

❎ Transportation and food to and from the base camp
❎ Backpack offloading charges

Any Personal Expenses
Cost of Emergency

Seat Status

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October 2022
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Mandatory Documents

✔️Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Aadhar card)
✔️Medical Certificate (signed by a registered MBBS doctor)
✔️NOC form (signed by the participant)

click here to download medical certificate and NOC

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Reporting at Kasol Base Camp and Acclimatization.
Day 1 : Reporting at Kasol Base Camp and Acclimatization.

Participants should report at Kailashrath Treks Kasol Base Camp by 10 AM. Once all the participants have reported at base camp they will undergo a registration procedure [all the participants will be requested to verify their Medical certificate and ID proof]. Post lunch acclimatization walk to Chalal village. In the evening, a brief session will be conducted regarding the route with few important tips. Items like Rucksack, gaiters and sticks will be allotted. Overnight stay at Kasol base camp.

Day 2 : Jeep ride to Malana valley and trek to Malana village | Altitude : 9,940 ft | Duration: 2 hours
Day 2 : Jeep ride to Malana valley and trek to Malana village | Altitude : 9,940 ft | Duration: 2 hours

Commence the day with a jeep ride to Malana valley followed by an hour trek to reach the famous Malana village. Explore the unique social culture and lifestyle of Malana via a walk across the village. Participants should take care of abiding by the basic rules of the village wherein they don’t come in contact with any of the temples, local houses, or the local residents as per their culture.
Overnight stay at Malana village.

Day 3 : Trek to Waching campsite | Altitude : 11,000 ft | Duration: 3 hours
Day 3 : Trek to Waching campsite | Altitude : 11,000 ft | Duration: 3 hours

Commence the trek from Malana village towards Waching. The trek falls to be relatively easy, with a normal gradient. Waching, a huge flat ground offers some of the amazing views of the Malana valley. Few of the local residents of Malana stay here for farming reasons. Overnight stay at Waching.

Day 4 : Trek to Nagroni campsite | Altitude : 11640 ft | Duration: 4 hours
Day 4 : Trek to Nagroni campsite | Altitude : 11640 ft | Duration: 4 hours

After breakfast, all the trekkers will start their trek to Nagroni . The trek involves a moderate ascend and takes around 4 hours. The trail goes through some dense forest and opens up once we reach Nagroni. The pass starts getting almost clear from Nagroni. Overnight stay at Nagroni camp.

Day 5 : Trek to Chanrakhani Pass | Altitude : 11640 ft | Duration: 8 hours
Day 5 : Trek to Chanrakhani Pass | Altitude : 11640 ft | Duration: 8 hours

Commence the trek early by 5 AM from Nagroni to take advantage of the slippery nature of snow under the sun. Make sure that you keep your water reserves ready before starting the trek as there are few and remain frozen in the morning. The route to Chandrakhani starts with a steep climb and gets gradual in between. The pass is long and takes around 1 hour to traverse. One can also spot at the pass, the famous temple of Jamdagini, one of the seven saptarishi and father of Parshuram. After having our packed lunch we will start with the descent to Naya Tapru camp which takes around 3 hours and involves a lot of snow slides. Overnight stay in tents at Naya Tapru camp site.

Day 6 : Descend to Rumsu base camp and Departure | Altitude : 6640 ft | Duration: 4 hours
Day 6 : Descend to Rumsu base camp and Departure | Altitude : 6640 ft | Duration: 4 hours

After breakfast all the participants will start their descent for Rumsu base camp by 7 AM. The descent route is gradual at most of the points and takes around 3-4 hours to reach Rumsu village. Only a few water sources are available enroute.
Once at Rumsu village, participants can get freshen up and have hot lunch at our base camp facility.
Departure from Rumsu base camp will happen by 4 PM with a jeep ride for Patlikuhal (20 kms before Manali). Members leaving for Delhi on the same day can board their bus from Patlikuhal or otherwise can ride to Manali (20 minutes ride via public transport from Patlikuhal)

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FAQs

Is it appropriate for beginners ?

Sar Pass is an ideal trek for beginners. It is appropriate for participants who wish to experience all kinds of terrain. This trek includes forests, meadows, villages and snow-covered mountains.
The Sar pass trek offers an absolute escapade and is recommended for beginners and moderate level trekkers.

What is the main attraction ?

-Trek through forests, meadows, villages and snow clad mountains.
-Climb to the summit of Sar Pass at 13,800 ft for stunning views of snow-capped peaks.
-The trek starts from Kasol, which is a haven for backpackers from around the globe.

What is the duration ?

Sar Pass takes min of 5 nights and 6 days to start from Kasol-Grahan-Min thach-Nagaru-Biskeri thach-kasol.

What is the best time to visit ?

The best seasons to do the Sar Pass is between April mid - June mid to experience the good amount of snow on the trek.
It could be done between June mid to Oct as well but one will not any snow on the trail and chances of rain are also high.

What is the maximum altitude ?

Sar Pass – An extensive route in Parvati valley, stands at a majestic 13,800 ft. With the stunning views of jagged mountains and snow-capped peaks all around.

What is the average temperature ?

The average temperature in the daytime will be 12°C to 18°C and in night it could be 0°C to 4°C.
One must bring enough pair of clothes and best-quality trekking boots (Water proof) to cover the whole trek carefully and does not face any difficulties due to cold.

What level of fitness is required ?

Preparing yourself well before coming for and Himalayan trek is really important. Sar pass is easy-moderate trek and requires basic level of fitness.
Basic physical fitness you can achieve by routinely doing a 20-30 min cardio exercises like running, skipping, crunches, squats. Work on your calf muscles, knees and thighs.
Apart from basic physical fitness you need to be properly acclimatized before starting the trek so keep you body well hydrated and rest enough after reaching the base camp.

Is mobile network available ?

The mobile connectivity is intermittent as soon as you start the the trek from Kasol. In Grahan (2nd campsite) you will get landline facility to call in emergency. Then no network in Min Thach (3rd campsite). Nagaru (4th campsite) and Biskeri Thach (4th campsite) has good network connectivity.

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