Tourism

                                                     Trekking

This is a demanding trek as the pass touches 17000 feet. The climb is stiff and the atmosphere rarefied. Trekkers with absolute physical fitness are recommended to undertake it.

Kullu/Manali-Manikaran (2653 m), 44 kms By Bus.

Manikaran is situated on the right bank of river Parbati. There are several hot water springs at this place which ultimately merge with the river. The air is filled with the strong smell of sulphur. The temperature of water is more than the boiling point making it possible to boil rice etc. in it. There are two religious places belonging to Sikhs and .Hindus.

Manikaran-Pulga (2895 m), 12 kms On foot.

Pluga is located in a very narrow valley with steep hills. The area is totally forested.

Pulga-Tosh, 7 kms On foot.

Climb along Pulga nullah through zigzag track. Thick forest cover but campsite available among boulders.

Tosh-Budhaban, 8 kms On foot.

Climb along the Pulga nullah. Budhaban offers good meadows and camping area.

Budhaban-Loshathach, 7 kms On foot.

Ali Ratni peak in the Pit Panjal range can be seen from the Thach. Camping site among boulders just below the tongue of the glacier.

Thach-Glacier camp, 8 kms On foot.

Camp just below the pass. This should be ensured that there are no crevasses in the chosen place. Pegs of tents should be held firmly.

Glacier-Phutiruni, 11 kms On foot.

Cross Sara Umga pass before midday, Once across it, the descent to Phutiruni in the Lahaul valley is gruelling because of steepness. From Pass good view of Central Lahaul  mountains can be had. Phutiruni is uninhabited.

Phutiruni-Chhota Dara (3760 m), 16 kms On foot.

Follow the right bank of river Chandra. This place is reached via Batal which earlier had a rest house now ruined by avalanches, Famous glacier Bara Shigri is seen in all its majesty from this place.

Chhota Dara-Chhatru (3360m), 16 kms On foot.

Along the right bank of Chandra, there is a PWD rest house at Chhatru and a Dhaba during the open season. Ruins of old village devastated by Chandra can be seen. At Gramphu, 5 kms short of Khoksar one meets the metalled road.

Khoksar-Sissu (3120 m), 14 kms On foot.

Along the right bank of the river. The valley flattens out at Sissu and appears strikingly green. Visit the waterfall on the left bank and the temple of Lord Ghepan, the supreme deity of Lahaul. Also visit two fountain slabs, one lying near the bridge and the other near the temple. There is a PWD rest house at Sissu. Permit obtainable at Khoksar.

Sissu-Gondhla (3160 m),12 kms On foot.

Along the right bank of the river, one can see beautiful precipices opposite Gondhla. PWD rest house available here. Visit Tower of Gondhla and rock carvings near the Govt. School at Gondhla.

Gondhla-Keylong (3156 m),18 kms On foot.

Upto Tandi follow the road. Tandi is the confluence of rivers Chandra and Bhaga. From Tandi follow the right bank of river Bhaga.
At Tandi visit Tupchiling Gompa. At Beeling on way to Keylong one may like to visit a small cave temple just above HRTC workshop.
From Beeling take the shortcut to reach Keylong, the administrative headquarters of Lahaul and Spiti.

Trekking Routes