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Manali - Batal - Chandertal Lake - Tokpo Gongma - Tokpo Yongma - Baralacha La - Manali 

 

The Period of operation: 15th June to  September/ October.

Rating: Moderate to Technical

Highest Altitude: 4883 m

 

Day 01: Manali – Sethan (12 kms)

Trek via Pirni, Hamta and Sethan villages to reach the camp (3000 m). Overnight in tents.

 

Day 02: Sethan – Juara (10 kms)

A day of flowers all over. Trek via Bhalu Ka Ghera upto Chhika (3350 m). Chhika is famous for wild flowers, caves and provides the best rocks for climbing in the area. Reach Juara (3600 m). Overnight at tents.

 

Day 03: Juara - Shiagouru (10 kms)

As one approaches the Hamta pass (4268 m), rocks and boulders slope down from the flanks in magnificent sweeps. From Hamta pass view of Indrasan (6221 m), Deo Tibba (6001 m) and Indra Kila (4940 m) is superrb. Overnight in tents at Shiagouru (3600 m).

 

Day 04: Shaigouru – Chatru (8 kms)

The route descends rapidly down to Chhatru (3360 m), where a grassy meadow above the Chandra river offers a good camping place. Could be tricky crossing of the streams and descent if the weather is wet. Overnight in tents.

 

Day 05: Chhatru – Chhota Dara (17 kms)

Trek along the right bank of Chandra river and opposite to Chhota Shigri glacier with mountains in view. Overnight in tents at  Chhota Dara (3690 m).                 

 

Day 06: Chhota Dara – Batal (17 kms)

Trek along the river opposite to Bara Shigri glacier. The view of the glacier and other mountains is an unforgettable sight. Batal (3960 m) is situated at the foot of Kunzum pass which provides the main approach to Spiti from Lahaul. Overnight in tents.

 

Day 07: Batal – Chandertal (16 kms)

Climb up to Kunzum pass (4558 m) to have glimpses of Spiti valley and then trek down to Chandertal lake (The moon lake – 4270 m). Chandertal is of exquisite beauty between a lower ridge and the main Kunzum range, the outlet being into Chandra river. Overnight in tents.

 

Day 08: Chandertal

Rest, relax and enjoy the charming scenery. Across Chandra river you will see glaciers & peaks of Mulkila & C.B. ranges. Also view some high peaks on Bara Shigri. Overnight in tents.

 

Day 09: Chandertal – Tokpo Gangma (12 kms)

Enjoy a good view of the mountain peaks and glaciers throughout the trek to reach Tokpo Gongma (4400 m). Tokpo means river in Tibetan and Gongma means big. Overnight in tents.

 

Day 10: Tokpo Gongma – Tokpo Yongma (10 kms)

The trek today involves crossing a river. The river should be crossed in the morning when the water is low. Reach Tokpo Yongma (4640 m). Overnight in tents.

 

Day 11: Tokpo Yongma – Baralachala (10 kms)

Baralachala (4883 m) is an interesting 8 kms long pass and gives rise to three rivers viz Chandra, Bhaga and Yunam. Baralacha means ‘pass with cross roads on summit’. Roads from Zanskar, Ladakh, Spiti and Lahaul meet on top of the pass. Overnight in tents.

 

Day 12: Baralachala – Zingzingbar                (18 kms)

Trek via Surajtal, the source of Bhaga river. Descend along Bhaga river and reach Zingzingbar (4270 m). Overnight in tents.

 

Day 13: Zingzingbar – Manali (167 kms)

Travel from Zingzingbar to Manali by jeep (167 kms). The trek ends in Manali.

 


Keylong - Baralacha La - Padum - Lamayuru - Leh Via Phirtse La

 

The Period of operation: July to early October

Rating: Strenuous

Highest Altitude: 5435 m

A minimum of three day of acclimatization is recommended for this trek at a height of 2500 m or more.

 

Day 01 : Manali – Keylong - Baralacha La (191 kms by vehicle)

Day 02 : Baralacha La - Keuling (5 hours)

Day 03 : Keuling – Lingti (6 hours)

Day 04 : Lingti – Khamerup (4 hours)

Day 05 : Khamerup – Chhumikmarpho (4 hours)

Day 06 : Chhumikmarpho – Zingchen (5 hours)

Day 07 : Zingchen – Kuru (6 hours)

Day 08 : Kuru – Kalbok (6 hours)

Day 09 : Kalbok – Mune (6 hours)

Day 10 : Mune – Padam (7 hours)

Day 11 : Padam – Karsha (6 hours)

Day 12 : Karsha – Pishu (6 hours)

Day 13 : Pishu - Hanumil (7 hours)

Day 14 : Hanumil – Snertse (7 hours)

Day 15 : Snertse – Lingshet (7 hours)

Day 16 : Lingshed –  Marling (7 hours)

Day 17 : Marling - Photoksar (7 hours)

Day 18 : Photoksar – Hanupatta (6 hours)

Day 19 : Hanupatta – Wanla (6 hours)

Day 20 : Wanla – Lamayuru (4 hours)

Day 21: Lamayuru - Leh (147 kms by vehicle)

 


Keylong - Darcha - Lamayuru - Leh Via Shingo La

 

The Period of operation: July to early October

Rating: Strenuous

Highest Altitude: 5100 m

A minimum of three day of acclimatization is recommended for this trek at a height of 2500 m or more.

 

Day 01: Manali – Keylong - Darcha (146 kms by vehicle)

Day 02 : Darcha – Plano (5 hours)

Day 03 : Palano – Zanskar Sumdo (5 hours)

Day 04 : Zanskar Sumdo – Chumik Nakpo (5 hours)

Day 05 : Chumik Nakpo – Shingola – Lakong (7 hours)

Day 06 : Lakong – Kargyak (5 hours)

Day 07 : Kargyak – Zamthang (6 hours)

Day 08 : Zamthang – Phuktal – Zamthang (4 hours)

Day 09 : Zamthang – Bipul (4 hours)

Day 10 : Bipul – Baruk (4 hours)

Day 11 : Baruk – Padam (5 hours)

Day 12 : Padam – Karsha (6 hours)

Day 13 : Karsha – Pishu (6 hours)

Day 14 : Pishu - Hanumil (7 hours)

Day 15 : Hanumil – Snertse (7 hours)

Day 16 : Snertse – Lingshet (7 hours)

Day 17 : Lingshed –  Marling (7 hours)

Day 18 : Marling - Photoksar (7 hours)

Day 19 : Photoksar – Hanupatta (6 hours)

Day 20 : Hanupatta – Wanla (6 hours)

Day 21 : Wanla – Lamayuru (4 hours)

Day 22: Lamayuru - Leh (147 kms by vehicle)