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How Lamkhaga Pass Trek Made Chitkul Worth Visiting?

On top of the Lamkhaga pass

The Lamkhaga pass trekking is an amazing but exhausting experience. We trekked through beautiful villages, farm terraces, river streams, forests, and suspension bridges. Jaw-dropping views compensated for the boulder-strewn terrain & strenuous climb. 8 to 12 hours of trekking on average every day. Lamkhaga Pass The route to the Lamkhaga Pass is exceptionally scenic with… Continue reading How Lamkhaga Pass Trek Made Chitkul Worth Visiting?

Lamkhaga Pass Trek Expedition blog

That morning! Ranikanda meadows [Lamkhaga pass trek expedition 2015]

Lamkhaga Pass Trek log | In The Footsteps Of Marco Pallis Chitkul-Gangotri Trek [Chitkul: The last village of Kinnaur, Himachal to Harsil via Lamkhaga Pass (5284mtr)] [MAY – June 2015 ] TREK ITINERARY : 28th May: Reach Base Camp Chitkul by road from Shimla Trek Starts: Day #1 29th May: Chitkul (3435 meters) to Nagasthi… Continue reading Lamkhaga Pass Trek Expedition blog

Baspa River Crossings:Nithal Campsite to Baspa glacier

Soaking up the sight and enjoying every moment in the valley

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… Continue reading Baspa River Crossings:Nithal Campsite to Baspa glacier

Lamkhaga Pass Trek Expedition – Chitkul to Dumti

Bridge over Baspa river

Chitkul to Dumti Trek blog Lamkhaga Pass Trek: Day 1 & 2 It was 20th May 2017, and as per schedule 10 of us were to start for the Lamkhaga pass trek from Chitkul village in the morning after our breakfast. Even before the beginning of the Lamkhaga pass trek, I had got an adventurous… Continue reading Lamkhaga Pass Trek Expedition – Chitkul to Dumti

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Which cellular network works in Spiti valley.

Posted by raachotrekkers on December 31, 2020

BSNL works in all regions of Spiti valley and Kinnaur. Reliance Jio is expanding its network in Spiti valley. It is expected to get functional by the summer of 2021.

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What to pack for Spiti valley?

Posted by raachotrekkers on December 31, 2020

In summers, the maximum temperature crosses the 20 degrees Celcius mark in Spiti valley. During sunny daytime, you’ll feel comfortable just by wearing a t-shirt and trousers. It is always good to get wrapped in layers of clothes as the weather can change anytime in the Himalayas. Even if the sun starts shining again, you can always get rid of the outer layers of clothing.

Here is the packing list (summers) for Spiti valley:

T-shirts.
A windcheater/ rain jacket.
Jeans/trousers.
Light woolen.
A cap/hat.
Sunglasses.
A pair of hiking shoes.
3/4 pairs of regular socks.
A water purifier and filtration bottle (avoid plastic bottle).
Personal hygiene essentials.
Sunscreen sunblock cream.

Spiti valley packing list (for winters):

A pair of good quality waterproof trekking boots.
Three pairs of cotton socks.
Two pairs of waterproof hiking pants.
One pair of shorts
Two pairs of fleece jumpers.
Two pairs of thermal tops and bottoms
One down jacket.
Headgear (1 beanie/skull cap, 1 buff, and 1 trekking cap).
A pair of thick gloves
Personal hygiene essentials(alcohol-based gel hand sanitizer, soap, towels, toilet papers, baby wipes, etc.).
UV-block sunglasses.
First aid kit.
A water purifier and filtration bottle.

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What is Spiti valley famous for?

Posted by raachotrekkers on December 31, 2020

Spiti valley is acclaimed for its distinctive Moon-esque landscapes and interesting landforms. 5 entities that define the Spiti valley are:

Chandratal —.the lake of moon.
Buddhist monasteries of Ki, Kaza, Kungri, and Tabo.
Snow leopards of Kibber — the grey ghost of the Himalayas.
Fascinating Tibetan culture and customs.
Fossils — dating back to the Triassic period (252-201 million years ago) — of Langza village.

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How to reach Spiti valley from Shimla?

Posted by raachotrekkers on December 31, 2020

Shimla to Narkanda-Rampur Bushahr-Powari-Pooh-Dubling village drive is on NH5. Dubling village to Nako-Tabo-Kaza drive is on NH505. Kaza is the headquarter of Spiti valley. During winters, Shimla-Narkanda-Rampur road gets closed for a day or two whenever there is a long spell of snowfall. In such events, take the Shimla-Suni-Rampur Bushahr route along the Satluj river. This route stays open for all 365 days of the year.

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How to reach Spiti valley from Manali (via Atal tunnel)?

Posted by raachotrekkers on December 31, 2020

The road from Manali follows the Solang Valley-Atal tunnel-Gramphu-Batal-Kunzum Pass-Losar-Kaza route. The distance from Manali to Kaza is 183 km and it takes about 4-5 hours to reach Kaza. Manali-Kaza is a shorter route than the Shimla-Kaza route.

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How to reach Spiti valley from Delhi?

Posted by raachotrekkers on December 31, 2020

You need to follow Ambala-Zirakpur Expressway on National Highway(NH) 44 and Zirakpur to Shimla (111 km) on NH5 in Himachal Pradesh. Shimla to Narkanda-Rampur Bushahr-Powari-Pooh-Dubling village drive is on NH5. Dubling village to Nako-Tabo-Kaza drive is on NH505. Kaza is the headquarter of Spiti valley.

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Is Spiti Valley Circuit doable In October?

Posted by raachotrekkers on December 31, 2020

Yes. The circuit is doable in October, though, the weather gets highly erratic — after September — in high altitude regions of Kinnaur, Spiti valley and Lahaul valley.

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Is The Spiti Valley Circuit Doable In March?

Posted by raachotrekkers on December 31, 2020

No. The Manali-Spiti route gets closed when thick layers of snow blankets the Kunzum pass in November/December. The traffic movement resumes only after March month.

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When Does Road To Spiti Valley Open?

Posted by raachotrekkers on December 31, 2020

Though the Manali to Spiti valley route gets closed — most often after November/early December till March — during winters, the Shimla-Narkanda-Rampur-Nako-Kaza road stays open even during wintertime. During long spells of snowfall, Shimla-Kaza road may get closed for a day or two. BRO team from Project Deepak and local administration employs dozers, snow cutters, and excavators to clear the snow and reopen the route after a spell of snow the route. Ping us to get the latest road and connectivity updates.

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How experienced is my trekking guide for Auden’s Col trek?

Posted by raachotrekkers on April 19, 2020

Our guides are certified and have been trekking the Himalayas for decades(all are local guides). They are well equipped and well versed with the terrain, the route, the people, the Himalayan wildlife and its culture. We were featured in the National Geographic Traveler magazine for the 3 passes expedition(i.e. Patangini – Auden’s Col – Mayali pass) of June 2017.

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