This is a short but interesting trek and gives the trekker an opportunity to
peep the heights of Kullu valley. Typical Himalayan villages and Shephards (Gaddi)
are sure to be there to greet you. On reaching the Lake, one touches an altitude
of 4800 Mtrs. Patches of snow and the green view of the valley below ensure
a good experience.
Day
01: Manali - Jagatsukh ( 7 Kms drive) - Chikka
After a short drive visit the ancient temple at Jagatsukh . Immediately start
trek on a long grassy bank, sloping down from the cliffs, it is an ideal location
for the end of the day's march. The impressive grandeur of immediate surroundings,
the nearness of the Tokru Shakru peaks, the wonderful colouring of rocks and
mountain side. Overnight in tents.
Day 02: Chikka - Chhatru 16 Kms.
Over the Hamta pass 4270 Mtrs. In the Lahaul valley, distant and massive mountains
dominate and landscape their serrated peaks silhouetted against the deep blue
horizon. Close views of Deo Tibba and fabled Indrasan Peaks. Overnight in tents.
Day 03: Chhatru - Chhota Dara 16 Kms
Leave in the morning and whole day walking through the rugged valley. Overnight
in tents.
Day 04 : Chhota Dara - Batal 15 Kms
Batal is situated at the foot of Kunzum pass which provides the main approach
to Spiti from Lahaul. The panorama as viewed from the top of the pass is enthralling
and inspiring. On the way is Bara Shigri glaciers. Bara meaing big and Shigri
meaning glacier in Lahaul dialect. The view of the Shigri stream emerging
from beneath a huge iridescent archway of solid ice is a never to be forgotten
sight. Behind the archway lies the Shigri glacier climbing up to dizzy height.
The glacier is mountainous mass of solid ice, more than a kilometer wide and
ex tending over a distance of ten kilometers. Overnight in tents.
Day 05 : Batal - Chandratal 17 Kms.
Chandratal means the lake of Moon. This lake of natural beauty is set on a large
meadow of edelweiss between a lower ridge and the main Kunzum range with an
outlet into the Chandra river. A beautiful view of the Samudra Tapoo Glacier
and of Mulkila range is obtainable. Overnight in tents.
Day 06 : Chandratal - Tokpo Y ongma 12 Kms.
Leave in the morning after five to six hours walk we reach to the camping site,
a little ahead of the camping site lies a stream that has to be visited the
next day early in the morning. Camp little away from the stream. Overnight in
tents.
Day 07 : Tokpo Y ongma - Tokpo Gongma 11 Kms.
Start early morning because most mountain streams are low in the morning. The
later part of the day generally makes the stream swell, making crossings almost
impossible. After crossing the stream, a six hours walk brings us to another
barren camping site surrounded by rocky hills. Overnight in tents.
Day 08: Tokpo Gongma - Baralacha la (4883 Mtrs.)
Today's trail takes us through high country strewn with myriad streams flowing
through green meadows. Ahead lies the Baralachala pass. Baralacha means summit
with cross roads. Roads from Spiti, Ladakh, Zanskar and Lahaul meet here and
in ancient times it was part of a trade route. On the North West lies the
Bhaga river while the Chandra flows South East. Tonight it will be the coldest
night during the whole tour. Overnight in tents.
From here there are many different options. One can continue trek till Darcha
via Shingola or directly to Darcha. Another option the bus/jeep will pickup
you from the Baralachala and will take you to Leh.
CHANDRAKHANI - MALANA TREK TOUR
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Little ahead of the beautiful Chandra Khanni pass lies a tiny village of Malana,
which is famous for the temple of Jamlu and its distinct and fully reserved
social and cultural setup. The wonder might strike out from here to the solitary
Malana pass and village. The people of Malana are rough and tough. The villagers
not only survive in these conditions, but live quite happily. There are nearly
1100 persons in the village and the population is growing steadily.
Day
01 : Manali - Rumsu
After 24 Kms drive we reach Nagar. Delightfully situated on a wooded slope
and commanding an extensive view of the valley, it is famous for its temples,
ancient caste and the Roerich Art Gallery. After short walk we reach Rumsu.
Overnight in tents.
Day 02 : Rumsu - Chandrakhani 9 Kms
The legend says that thousands of years ago, Jamlu (Presiding deity of Malana)
was carrying a basket containing gods of Kullu. On the top of the pass when
he opened the casket, a very strong wind blew the gods allover Kullu valley
to their present abodes. Since then the valley is known as the valley of gods.
A striking view of Deo Tibba overlooking the Malana glen and other snow crowned
giants on the Spiti border is obtainable. Overnight in tents.
Day 03: Chandrakhani - Malana 8 Kms.
Malana comprises two villages about a hundred yards apart. Village containing
temple buildings is considered sacred and no one wearing leather shoes is
allowed within its precincts. People of Malana are rough and tough. Their
village lies on top of a mountain about 10,500 ft. above sea level completely
cut off from the rest of the state. For six to eight months a year, the area
is snow bound and inaccessible making farming and sheep rearing their main
livelihood impossible to carry out. Overnight in tents.
Day 04 : Malana - Rashol 19 Kms.
Today it is tiring walk but panoramic too. A wonderful view of Pin Parvati
range of mountains. Overnight in tents.
Day 05 : Rashol - Kashol 9 Kms.
Charmingly camping site. A broad expanse of clean white sand, a striking view
of aiguilles. Overnight in tents.
Day 06 : Kashol - Jari 10 Kms. - Bhuntar 12 Kms.
Nestles on a hill side shelf well above the ~arvati River, clean comfortable
and Welcome resting place. There is also dusty motorable road from Jari to Kashol.
It is located on Manikaran road. Confluence of the Beas and Parvati, a heavy
volume of laden grey water. Above on a projecting bluff is the site of the most
striking temple (Bijli Mahadev). From Bhuntar one can stay overnight in Kullu
or drive to Manali which is 40 Kms.
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