1. KINNAR KAILASH PARIKRMA TREK
our Route : Kalka - Shimla - Kalpa - Lambar - Kinnar Kailash -Shurting - Charang -Lalanti - Chitkul -
Chandigarh
Duration : 9 Days / 8 Nights (Altitude 17194 Feet)
Kinnar Kailash
Parikrama trek is
also known as
Charang Pass /
Lalanti Pass Trek
takes us to
Kinnaur, tharang
pass trek is high
altitude trek in
the Kinnaur
valley. The land
of fairy tales and
fantasies. It has a
spectacular
terrain of lush
green valleys,
orchards,
vineyards snow-
clad peaks and
cold desert
mountains. The district of Himachal Pradesh Kinnaur is also rich in flora &
fauna and its culture and language is different from other parts of the
state. The landscape of the area varies from the lush green orchards of the
scenic Sangla Valley to the stark magnificence of the hanging valley. The
massive snow clad ranges that provide a regal dignity to the scene are
dominated by the peak of Kinnar Kailash. Laks of devotees from India and
abroad comes here pilgrimage visit every year. Although you can trek this
place from May to September, but the Best time to visit the sacred place is
15 June to July when climate is suitable to all types of trekkers. The Actual
trek is starting from Lambhar. The tour iternary is give below and can be
customised as per visitors interest. reception can be also at Kalpa.
AREA - Kinnaur District of H.P.
2. SEASON - May to September.
GRADE - Alpine
ALTITUDE - 5242 mtrs/ 17194 feet.
DURATIONS - 9 Days
Day-1 Kalka - Shimla
Enjoy the ride of toy train from Kalka to Shimla
The railway track is small in width between Kalka and Shimlaand is known as meter
gauge track opened by British Government in the year 1903. The distance of 96 KM
between Shimla and Kalka passes through 103 tunnels and 87 bridges. There are more
than 20 stations in this railway system which still uses the old Neal’s Token Instrument
system for track interlocking. It connects Kalka at a height of 656 meter to Shimla at
2076 meter from mean sea level. There are around 900 curves and sharpest curve is of
48 degree. The five to six hour journey is one of the best train journeys. Overnight in
hotel.
DAY-2 Shimla - Kalpa
Shimla-kufri-Narkanda-Rampur Bhushar-Sarahan-Jeuri-Tranda Dhank-Kapla (290 kms)
Altitude- 2950 mtrs
Humidity- normal
Temp- 10 to 20 degree
On second day, we drive through Kufri, Narkanda and Rampurbhushar, bhima kali
temple in sarahan bhushar{one of the shakti peeth in 51 shakti peeth} jeuri{hot sulphur
water} mainly on metalled roads, through dense forest to reach Kalpa. During this
season the fragrance of Applesis enticing and luring enroute. Is home to some of the
best apple and chilgoza orchards in the world. It also offers a breathtaking panoramic
view of the 6050 mtrs. High Kinnar Kailash range. Overnight in Kalpa. Overnight in
hotel.
Day-3 Kalpa - Lambar
Kalpa-Powari-Ribba-Morang-Thangi-Lambar (60 kms)
3. Altitude- 2890 mtrs
Humidity- normal
Temp- 5 to 20 degree
Morning drive to lambar from kalpa an incredibly beautiful place, situated high above a
deep gorge, with the old village perched even higher and looking extremely
picturesque. Arrive and camp for overnight. Rest of the day at leisure for
Acclimatization.
DAY-4 Lambar-Shurting- (8 kms)
Altitude- 3150 Meters
Humidity- Normal
Temp- 5 to 15 Degree
On fourth day of The Kinner Kailash Parikrama, we starts our trek from lambar in the morning
after breakfast to shurting in the North-east direction ascending the height following the
rivulet.This is parallel walk . Surting is a small high land and here meets two river streams
forming Lambar river. A high tech ITBP post at 3150 meters , will enter your names about
movement of trekkers. Overnight in camp and bone-fire in shurting.
Day-5 Shurting - Charang(6 kms)
Altitude- 3450 mtrs
Humidity- normal
Temp- 5 to 15 degree
This is parallel walk of 3 to 4 hrs. Charang is famous for its monastery of the 11 th
century known as Rangrik Tungma Complex. Rest day for proper rest and
acclimatization. Over night in camp near gorge in village charang.
Day-6 Charang - Lalanti Base (8 km)
Altitude - 4420mtrs
Humidity - normal
Temp- 2 to 15 degree
4. Next morning we trek uphill in the Charang valley and cover 8 kms in around 6 to 7
hours. Lalanti has beautiful meadows with thousands of high altitude flowers. It is a
yellow and red vast spread carpet of flowers under an open blue sky with roaring sound
of gushing Mountain Rivers adds to the scenic beauty and overall experience. Camp
next to stream in Lalanti.This is moderate level of ascending and we will camp below
LALANTI PASS.
DAY- 7 Lalanti - Chitkul ( Via Lalanti Pass )
Lalanti- Lake and Darshan –Lananti Pass( Charang Pass)-Chitkul (30 kms)
Altitude - 5242 mtrs
Humidity- Normal
Temp - (2- 15 Degree)
Its the most demanding day of the trek , during we will cover almost 30 kms (12 to 14
hrs).we will walk early in the morning at 4”o clock. It’s a tough climb up to lalanti pass
or charang pass (5242 meters). Coming down to pass is a lengthy portion of walking.
After a daylong walking we will fisnish our day at Chitkul Lalanti is a high altitude
shepherd pastures and snow leopard is also seen here in winters. This area is also
famous for Ibex. Overnight hotel.
Day-8 Chitkul
Altitude- 3500 mtrs
Temp- 5 to 20 degree
Humidity - Normal
Rest for whole day and sight seen around the village chitkul.
The village chitkul is situated at an altitude of 3500 m is the last and highest village of
the Sangla Valley, Chitkul. Beyond Chitkul is the difficult and unwelcoming mountain
terrain. Still further is Tibet. Actually, Chitkul lies in an area that, earlier, was the trade
route between India and Tibet. One look at the people of Chitkul will conform this
connection with Tibet. The looks of these people as well as the jewelleries they wear
reminds of the Tibetan influence. Chitkul is full of variety scenes. You will come across
winding and cutting streams, pretty countryside, desnsely forested hillside, alpine
meadows and lastly barren mountains. Within Chitkul itself, there are three temples of
local goddess Mathi. The main temples here are believed to be built around 500 years
ago.
5. Day-9 Chitkul - Chandigarh/ Shimla
Drive early in the morning from chitkul to chandigarh(Via Sangla, Rampur Bhushar,
Narkanda, Shimla, Solan, Kalka, Chandigarh).The outdoor team of Anna Adventures &
Tours will depart the troop at Chandigarh after depart drink with unforgetable
memories and with hopes to visit with us again and again to unexplored Himalaya.