Chandrakhani Pass Trek

Day 1 - Delhi – Patlikuhal overnight Bus

All the participants will be taking an overnight bus from Delhi. This journey is about (12-14 hours) to Patlikuhal. Between the journey the bus will stop at one or more places for dinner and rest-stop.

Day 2 - Rumsu base camp

The next morning bus will drop you off at Patlikuhal (20km from Manali); from here a pick-up vehicle is arranged to take you to the base camp. Up on reaching the camp, you will freshen up and proceed for registration. Later, you will be taken for acclimatization walk. After the walk, you will be given a trekking bag, Microspikes (helps you walk on Ice), Gaiters (that prevents snow to enter your shoes) and trekking sticks. Overnight in the base camp

Day 3 - Trek to Ghankulhadi

After morning breakfast; gear up for your first day of trek to Ghankulhadi. This stunning trek will lead you through thick forest full of pine, fir, oak and chestnut trees. Ascend through the jungle to reach Ghankulhadi takes about 4-5 hours. Enjoy the trek through nature. Have packed lunch on the way. Up on arrival at Ghankulhadi; you will come across a vastly spread green meadows in the midst of dense forest. The camp will be set up here; overnight in the tents at Ghankulhadi

Day 4 - Trek to Chaklani

After breakfast; trek for Chaklani (3400m) commences. This stunning trek involves an easy ascend for about 3-4 hours. Up on reaching Chaklani you will come across amazing view of Manali Valley. We will set up the camp in Chaklani with a fantastic view of several peaks. Overnight in tents at Chaklani

Day 5 - Trek to Chandrakhani Pass

After breakfast all the participants will proceed for todays’ trek to Chandrakhani pass. The highest point of this pass is situated at an elevation of 3600 m. This stunning trek starts early at about 6 am; check out some stunning views on the way. Adjacent to Chandrakhani Pass, you will see Dhana Kunnu pass. Apart from being a wonderful trekking spots, the entire place is associated with Jamdagini Rishi – one of the seven rishis who meditated in these mountains. Up on reaching the top, take a break, have packed lunch and enjoy the view. Later start descending to Chaklani camp. Overnight in tents at Chaklani campsite

Day 6 - Descend to Rumsu base camp

After breakfast start descending to Rumsu base camp. The route is same as the one we take for ascending. It takes about 4 hours to descend. Overnight in Rumsu base camp

Day 7 - Departure

Post breakfast, participants can go for sightseeing and indulge in paragliding, rafting at own expanse. However, at 4 pm you will have to report at Mandi Bus stand to board the departure bus to Delhi. Lunch and Dinner is not included today.

 

Day 8 - Delhi drop off

The bus will drop you off at Majnu ka Tila bus stand around 6 am – 9 am. You can say your good bye and leave for your respected destinations from here. Breakfast is not included.