Category: Trekking
Kinnaur Kailash Trek Blog
Otherwise, called Kinnaur Kailash Parikrama, this trek is circumambulation (parikrama) around the holy Kinnaur Kailash Range.Kinnaur Kailash is one of the 5 Kailash a Shiv Bhakt must-visit (others being Shrikhand Mahadev, Manimahesh Kailash, Adi Kailash, and Kailash Mansarovar). Kinnaur Kailash Parikrama Trek Kinnaur Kailash itself has two important routes from the pilgrimage perspective.1) Kinnaur Kailash…
Lamkhaga Pass Trek (May 2018) Expedition Log
Lamkhaga Pass (5282 m) (Chitkul to Harsil), May 2018This Himalayan high pass divides Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh from Uttarakhand in India. We followed the following route: Chitkul to Harsil (Gangotri) Trek This is a remote pass and very few groups have finished this. Thus, it could be a good option for all those who loves to…
Lamkhaga Pass Trek Expedition Log
Chitkul-Gangotri Trek [From Chitkul: The last village of Kinnaur, Himachal to Harsil via Lamkhaga Pass (5284mtr)] [MAY-June 2015] Trek Itinerary We Followed 28th May: Reach Base Camp Chitkul by road from Shimla Trek Starts: Day 1: CHANDIGARH- SHIMLA:Pahari Hospitality at its best: All restaurants were closed by the time we reached Shimla. After searching for…
Baspa – A Valley Brimming with Beauty
In the western Himalayas, bordering along with Tibet and Garhwal, the Baspa valley—also called Sangla valley—of Kinnaur has been open to visitors since the early 90s. The valley got its name from the Baspa river which originates from Chung Sakhago pass and meanders for around 30 km before meeting Satluj on its left bank near…
Trek essentials and how to pack a backpack efficiently
How to pack a backpack efficiently? Besides staying fit and keeping the moral high it is also important to know what things one need to carry how to pack a backpack efficiently.Believe me, A backpack packed efficiently can work wonders.After you have decided to buy a backpack depending upon its size , durability , ergonomics…
Auden’s Col Trek : Across Khatling Glacier & Mayali Pass
Auden’s Col is a pass in the Gangotri Group of mountains that connects Jogin I (6465m) and Gangotri III (6580m) and is reportedly situated at an altitude of around 5400m. It also binds two glaciers on the opposite sides. One is Khatling glacier and the other one looks like the glacier belonging to Jogin I.…
Pin-Bhabha pass trek
Pin-Bhabha Pass Bhabha pass is located between the Kinnaur and Pin valley of Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh. From the beginning of the trek to the end, one experiences wildly vivid landscapes, people, languages, and religions. Pin valley,Spiti to Bhaba valley crossover Bhabha Pass Trek can be done in either direction, from the Mud village…
Kinner Kailash Parikrama (Winter Climb Log)
“How will you know the way, the weather is bad, there is a lot of snow,” the senior officer said. “I’ve hiked all over the Himalayas, I hiked the Pin-Paravati pass in a snowstorm,” I retorted. “Ok, I’ll give you permission if you write a statement that you take responsibility for your safety.” And that’s…
Kinner Kailash Parikrama Trek Log
Kinner Kailash Parikrama is one of the toughest treks in Himachal, around the holy Mount Kailash, also called Kinner Kailash in Kinnaur. Kailash Circuit In Kinnaur It’s a 60 Km trek, which starts in Thangi through Charang, Lalan Ti, crossing Charang La pass (17,194 ft) and ends in Chitkul village – the last inhabited village…
Baspa River Crossings (enroute Lamkhaga Pass)
Baspa River originates near the Indo-Tibetan and Himachal-Uttarakhand border. The valley of Baspa is named after this river. It is also known as the Sangla Valley – one of the most scenic valleys in the Himachal Pradesh. The Chung Sakhago Pass lies at the head of the valley. Baspa river is fed by the perennial…
