Best Trekking routes in Himachal Pradesh

by - Sunday, December 31, 2017

Some of the popular treks in Himachal Pradesh

Trekking is more than just “climbing and descending”. It is an adventure that leads to self-realization. Its significance lies in helping to know our potential and our limitations. It is the way to explore what lies beyond our limits. It also develops the quality of determination, courage, confidence, alertness that results in improving our overall strength. Below I am giving details of some trekking routes.


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Shimla-Churdhar (via Rohru, Ranahat, Haripurdhar)

For this trek one has to travel Shimla to Rohru by bus (6 hours), from Rohru to Chirgaon (15km) is a moderate ascending through villages along Pabbar river, then to Larot (15km) it is about 5 hours ascending, Larot to Dobra (20km) through Chanshil Ghati (4220 m) up and down to Kalapani via Gajani thach, Dodra to Kawar (18 km) first to descend to Rupin river and afterwards to ascend via Pujarali village to kawar. From kawar trekking (18 km) route is rising to the thatch where camping is possible. Form thereafter trekking further 18 km towards Uttrakhand to Natwar is now descending. Form Natwar to Ranahat is about 51 km. by bus, the route goes zigzag, up and down. Now is steady ascent through forests from Ranahat to Panog (18 km) from there route ascends gradually (15 km) to Haripurdhar in Himachal Pradesh. 


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TattaPani (via Tara Devi and Chail)

One has to start in from summer Hills in the capital of Himachal Pradesh towards Prospect Hill and than descend to road, crossing the ridge, from there it is a regular route to Tara Devi temple (16 km). Then to Sadhupul (18km) trekker has to cross Nandpur and other villages, from here Chail is 14 km and out of this 8 km is a steep climb. On the way, one may visit Duna temple. Chail has a palace, the highest cricket pitch in the world and panoramic scenery. Then onwards to Mundaghat is (18 km) steady climb through forests from there to Kufri top is 17 km. To reach Craignano (15 km) one has to descend via Wild Flower Hall and Mashobra viewing the Himalayan ranges. From there one trek via Naldehra and Basantpur to Tattapani (18 km) and back to Shimla (51 km) travel by bus.


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Shimla to Shali Peak

One has to travel by bus from Shimla to Durgapur (4hours) from there to Devi Dhar is a good route (15 km) of declined height. Then to Palyad (16 km), one has to descend through villages. From Palyad to Tattapani(14km) has a descending route. From there to Gumma via Chaba is 16 km. where drinking water is purified and supplied to Shimla. As Chaba, an old hydroelectric station is supplying electricity to Shimla.This hydroelectric station is one of older hydro power station of Himachal Pradesh. This hydro project preserved century old British heritage which shows aged machinery and Architecture. Further one has to trek (10 km) from Gumma to Shali Peak (2867 m). There is a Bhima Kali temple among dense forests. From Shali Peak to Craignano(20 km) down to Naoti stream one may visit an amusement park. From there walk to Dhali (Shimla) via Naldehara. 

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Manali to Manikaran

This trek starts from Manali to Naggar which is 21 km and Naggar is famous tourist destination of Kullu Valley. There are some tourist attraction in Naggar like Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery, Naggar castle etc. From Naggar one proceeds towards Mati kochhar (16km.). From Mati Kochhar to  Jari (20km.). Jari is near Kasol which famous among the trekkers and then towords Malana (10km.). Malana is small village in parbati vallley Himachal Pradesh. This village lies a little ahead of the 'Chanderkhani Pass' and it is famous for the temple of 'Jamlu'. Malana village is reputed to be the oldest democracy in the world in existence where all the inhabitants of the village take part in managing its affairs. It is famous for trekking. Malana to Rashol (12km.) and then to Manikaran (12km.) to Manali back (96km.) by bus.


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Trek Four Passes and two Valleys from Manali

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Form Manali walks via Prini, Hamta villages to Sethan (12 km.). from Sethan to Chhika (12km.) enthral walk is known for wild flowers from Bhalu ka Ghera up to Chhika one finds a lot of caves and good rocks on the way. From Chhika to Chhatru (12km.) on the way from Hamta Pass (4268 m) the view of Deo Tibba, Indra Killa and Inderasan is superb. But trekkers will have to be careful of the streams while they descend to Chhatru to Chhatru and cross Chandra river. From Chhatru to Chhota Dara (17 km.) the walk is along the right bank of Chandra river and opposite to Chhota Shigri glacier with mountains in view. From there to Batal (17 km.) one has to walk along the river opposite to Bara Shigri glacier and enjoys a wonderful view of high peaks. From Batal go to Chandertal (4270m) (16 km) climbing Kunzum la (4558 m) and enjoy glimpses of valley and descend toChandertal. It is the best place to rest, enjoy the nature and relax. Across Chandra river one would see glaciers and peak of Mulkila and other ranges, besides view of Snow-clapped high peaks of Bara Shigri.


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Chandertal is a big lake with spotless clear water. It is also known as the moon lake. From there to Tokpo Gongma (12 km) one enjoy throughout a good view of the mountain peaks and glaciers. Tokpo means river and Gongama means big in Spiti. From Tokpo Gongma to Tokpo Yongma (10 km) the river has to be crossed early morning when the water is low or find some snow bridge up near the source. Yongma means small. From there to Baralacha La (4883 m) (10 km)  the 8 km long interesting Pass gives rise to three climbing small peaks exploring the area. From Baralacha to Zingzingbar (4270 m) (18 km) one has to trek via Surajtal, the source of Bhaga river and descending along Bhaga through zigzag ways. From there to Darcha (3360 m) (20 km) one goes via Patsao, a big trading and exchange place between the traders of India and Tibet during older times. From Darcha one route leads to leh over shingola through the Zanskar valley. From Dorcha have a bus (10 hours) to Manali via Keylong over Rohtang Pass. 

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