KALIHANI PASS


Though limited to the Kullu valley, the trek takes you to upper reaches of the Pir Panjal range with excellent views of Hanuman Tibba, Indrasan and other peaks. Kalihani Pass also forms the pathway to the remote Bara Bangal village in the Kangra valley.

SEASON: June to Mid October

MAX. ALTITUDE: 4725m

NUMBER OF DAYS: 8 days

HIGH PASSES: Kalihani Pass

TREK GRADIENT: Moderately Challenging

Day 01: The participants arrive in Manali.

Day 02: Manali - Lama Dugh (3017m)
Duration: 5 hours

The climb is through thick forests but there is no water point after departing from Manali. As one gains height in this steep climb, the distinct views of different faces of Indrasan, Deo Tibba and peaks of Bara Shigri glacier open up. In the last lag, the path turns to the right and one traverses the ridge horizontally and enters the campsite on an alpine plateau studded with thick growth of alpine flowers.

Day 03: Lama Dugh - Riyali Thach (3400m)
Duration: 5 hours

The height gain on this day is approximately 1 km. The trek is through steep a ridge below Thanpri Tibba (4000m). From this point, one can have a magnificent glimpse of Manali, situated on the left bank of River Beas and the whole upper Kullu valley, which appears swathed in the different colors of the season.

Day 04: Riyali Thach - Base of Kalihani Pass (4010m)
Duration: 6 hours

A longish day. The trail proceeds over open meadows initially followed by a steep descent to a stream. Crossing it, the path continues in a steep climb for about three hours till you arrive at the camp at the base of the Kalihani Pass. Make sure you catch the views of Deo Tibba and Indrasan peaks from the campsite.

Day 05: Base of Kalihani - Kalihani Pass (4725m) - back to Base
Duration: 8 hours

Today will be a long day with a steep climb to the pass crossing a stretch of scree, a morraine and the Kalihani glacier. Take time off at the pass to get a splendid 360 degree view of hanging glaciers, the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar rangees. A steep descent will bring you back to the camp.

Day 06: Base of Kalihani Pass - Rani Sui (3400m)
Duration: 6 hours

The trail traces back to Riyali Thach and goes further to Rani Sui, where there is a small mountain pond.

Day 07: Rani Sui - Bogi Thach (3000m)
Duration: 3 hours

Today's is an easy walk downhill to the meadow at Bogi Thach. The path winds through thick pine forests with cedar and deodar trees.

Day 08: Bogi Thach - Panaga (2300m) - Manali

Duration: 3 hours

Continue downhill till the village of Panaga from where a vehicle will pick you up and drop you to Manali.

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