The Tainti Galu , a mountain pass forms the way from Garda valley to Parvati valley in district Kullu Himachal Pradesh.

 The Tainti Galu is situated at an altitude of about 3600 metres above mean sea level connecting Garda valley with Parvati valley in district Kullu Himachal Pradesh .

 Beautiful view of Garsa  valley in Kullu Himachal Pradesh.

Both the valleys ,Garsa valley and Parvati valley have panoramic scenic beauty and landslides which attract visitors all around the world .

             Beautiful view of Parvati valley. 

       Beautiful landscapes of Parvati valley 

One must enjoy the scenic beauty of Kullu in Himachal Pradesh .

The Khauli Pass in Parvati valley of district Kullu in Himachal Pradesh .

 The Khauli Pass which is also known as Khauli Galu exist at an altitude of about 3750 metres above mean sea level in beautiful Parvati valley of district Kullu Himachal Pradesh .

           Khauli Pass panoramic view

The nature has given a very beautiful landscapes neat and clean atmosphere to the Kullu valley of wonderland Himachal Pradesh and visitors from all parts of India and abroad enjoy the nature's architecture here .

                        Khauli Pass Trek

The trekking troups used to the beauty of nature  at Khauli Pass . To Trek to this beautiful landscape one must reach Bhunter by bus or by air  then journey from Bhunter to Manihar is covered with taxi or mini buses which is about 30 Km from Bhunter with beautiful landscapes along Beas river . From Manihar to Trek to Jammu Nalla which is camping site of trekking troups .  After Jammu Nalla to Grahan via Khauli Galu from where one can have panoramic views of Indrasan , Friendship and Hanuman Tibba 

            Panoramic views of Khauli Galu Kullu Himachal Pradesh

Reaching Grahan visit Padri meadows get back to Kasol . The Khauli Pass lies in wildlife sanctuary area . The are agencies such as Thrillophilla.com and many more who arrange the trekking tours one can book the trip to enjoy the wonderland of Kullu Himachal Pradesh .

The Chanderkhani Galu in district Kullu , Himachal Pradesh

 The Chanderkhani Galu is a mountain pass situated at an altitude of about 3660 metres above mean sea level in district Kullu Himachal Pradesh .

                  View of Chanderkhani pass

The narrow passage which forms the access to cross over the hills is also called Galu , if it is bigger one then it is called gala ,so the other words to denote Pass is Galu or gala .

       Panoramic view  of Chanderkhani Galu  by shutterstock.com 

The route to village Malana of district Kullu falls on the way through villaged Rumsu and Pulag via Chanderkhani Galu . The Trek from Nagar connects Malana via Chanderkhani Galu . The peaks like Indrasan , Deo-Tibba ,Pit - Panjal and Parvati hills have panoramic views from Chanderkhani pass .

      Chanderkhani pass contacting Malana district Kullu.

The Rashol Jot , "The beautiful place in Parvati valley in district Kullu Himachal Pradesh ."

 The Rashol Jot is situated in Parvati valley of district Kullu Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of about 3230 metres above mean sea level . The Rashol is a small village having around less than 100 houses , a temple of Rishi Jamdagni in the village . The place is very peaceful . The Rashol Jot is near the Malana village . The Malana is connected to Kullu via Rashol Jot  and it also connected via Chanderkhani pass which is about 3600 metres above mean sea level . There is one another access to Malana via Jari , the easy one .

              Beautiful view of Parvati valley

To reach Rashol on has to come to Manikaran the place near Bhunter in Kullu district famous for its hot water springs and a holy place for Hindus and Sikhs . Then after Manikaran ,reach Kasol a beautiful tourist destination .

          Beautiful landscapes of Parvati valley

From Kasol cross Parvati bridge the trail to Rashol starts  from where the village Rashol is around 4-5 Km walking distance with few steep climbing stretches  .   The Chalal also comes across the way . The trekking troups used to enjoy the beauty of nature landscapes at Rashol in the beautiful Parvati valley in district Kullu Himachal Pradesh . One must visit this beautiful peace loving destination .

                     Nature in Parvati valley 

               One another view of Parvati valley

The Chauri Pass , Connecting Chamba and Kangra districts in Himachal Pradesh

 The Chauri Pass is situated at an altitude of about 3150 metres above mean sea level . The Pass is connecting district Chamba and Kangra .

                    Beautiful view of Chamba 

The local people used to cross over from Chamba region to Kangra region .

                     Beautiful view of Kangra

The Bhubhu Jot , A pass connecting Chuhar valley of district Mandi to Lag valley of district Kullu in Himachal Pradesh .

 The Bhubhu Jot is situated at an altitude of about 2895 metres above mean sea level connecting Joginder Nagar , Chuhar valley of district Mandi to Lag valley of district Kullu in Himachal Pradesh . 

Chuhar valley in tehsil Joginder Nagar district Mandi Himachal Pradesh the panoramic views 

The local people used to travel through this pass and cover this journey from  Tikken bridge to Silh Bhdhani then Hurang to Lag valley in district Kullu in 6 to 8 hours .

Beautiful view of Chuhar valley district Mandi 

The Trek starts from Tikken bridge and ends at Lag valley in district Kullu . The nature has very panoramic landscapes with lush green forests of Oak and Deodar trees .

     Beautiful view of nature in Chuhar valley 

The Kullu valley is also full of nature landscapes , tourists enjoy this Trek through Bhubhu Jot .

             Panoramic landscapes of Kullu 

The trail from Chuhar valley via Bhubhu Jot to Kullu is ancient one . The Nature lovers enjoy the scenic beauty of both valleys  through Bhubhu Jot .

        View of Kullu valley Himachal Pradesh

The Dulchi Pass ,"The oldest trail connects Mandi and Kullu districts in Himachal Pradesh ."

 The Dulchi Pass is connecting Mandi and Kullu districts . The Dulchi Pass is situated at an altitude of about 2788 metres above mean sea level between Katoula and Bajoura , Katoula falls in district Mandi and Bajoura falls in district Kullu .

Katoula & Prashar hills of Mandi connecting Kullu through Dulchi Pass .

The importance of the Dulchi Pass now has become obsolete because the route has now been completed with road connectivity .

              Bajoura hills of Kullu district 

The Dulchi Pass has many panoramic views of nature both the districts .

Beautiful view of Kullu valley

The Talang Pass existing between Kangra and Chamba districts of Himachal Pradesh

The Tori Jot Existing between Kangra and Chamba districts in Himachal Pradesh

 The Tori Jot is situated at an altitude of about 4360 metres above mean sea level between Kangra and Chamba districts . The Tori Jot provides access to Bharmour in district Chamba 

.        Beautiful view  Trek  trail in Kangra 

The boundary of Bharmour  of district Chamba traverses with Kangna and Tori Jot provides cross over from Kangra to district Chamba.

Beautiful view of Bharmour of district Chamba

The Jalsu Jot , Existing on Eastern side of Dhauladhar between Chamba and Kangra districts in Himachal Pradesh .

 The Jalsu Jot is situated on the eastern side of Dhauladhar range making a cross over between district Chamba and Kangra at an altitude of about 3750 metres above mean sea level .

   Beautiful view of Jalsu Jot Trek in Himachal 

The Jalsu Jot Trek is an easy one and is mostly used by the shaffereds with their livestock and by the local people of the valley who find it most easiest to reach Kangra instead journey through bus service .

             View of trekking troups to Jalsu Jot

The beautiful undulating pastures with dense rhododendron bushes and beautiful yellow grass flowers adds a lot to the beauty of the pass and Trek . The Trek is some what slippery due to continue movement of the livestock of local people . The vast green meadows at the top of Jot provides an ideal camping site for tourists .

                   Beauty of the Jalsu Jot Trek 

The Jalsu Jot Trek is not so much popular among the tourists in the lack of exposure but now some tour & Travel Trek agencies like thrillophilla.com and holydada.in etc are making efforts to explore the beauty of this pass for tourists .

                  Trekking troups to Jalsu Jot 

The Jalsu Trek is easy one from Chamba to Kangra .  Enjoy the Trek .

The Baleni Pass in district Kangra connects Kangra and Chamba .

 The Baleni Pass lies in district Kangra ,it also called Baleni Jot  . The Baleni Jot is situated in the foothills of Dhauladhar range making a traversing path way between Kangra and Chamba districts.

       Mclodganj Dharamsha district Kangra

The Baleni Jot is situated at an altitude of 3730 metres above mean sea level . The Kareri  lake is about 7 Km from this pass . The Kareri lake is just below Baleni on the Kangra side  . The Kareri lake is a glacial lake , trekking troups also enjoy the view of lake .

                         Baleni Pass Trek

The Baleni Pass Trek is also known as Minkiani pass Trek . The top of the pass offers panoramic views of Our -Panjal and Chamba valley . The Trek starts from Mclodganj and passes through alpine pastures , forests ,sparkling streams and beautiful landscapes .

       View of Chamba valley from Baleni Pass 

 View of cricket stadium Dharamsha Himachal Pradesh

The Indrahar Pass , Connecting Kangra and Chamba in Himachal Pradesh the

 The Indrahar Pass is situated at an elevation of about 4425 metres above mean sea level on the boundary of district Kangra and Chamba in Himachal Pradesh .

The Indrahar Pass is connected with moderate to difficult Trek which starts from Dharamsha in district Kangra to Ground caves then Laka , Lahesh then to Indrahar Pass.

Trekking troups enjoy the panoramic views of Dhauladhar mountains , the beauty of lush green valleys , flora and fauna which is very much charming and appealing to visitors .

The Trek passes by the crystal blue water of lakes Mankiani and Kareri . The distance from Mclodganj to Indrahar Pass is about 31 Km . The descending from Indrahar Pass the trekking troups reach Chatty Parao about 12km journey then Kuarsi  about 15 Km journey then finally reach at Chamba via Machetar covering a distance of about 16Km . The nature is very charming .

The Padri Pass ,A panoramic landscape between the boundary of Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh on Chamba district boundary .

 The Padri Pass lies between the boundary of Himachal Pradesh , Chamba district boundary and Jammu & Kashmir about 95 Km from Chamba and about 41 Km from Bhaderwah on inter-state Bhaderwah - Chamba National Highway .

          Padri Pass the panoramic landscapes

It is also called Padri Top and has very long about 99.7 km beautiful meadows landscapes . These meadows are used for advanture supports like Snow-Skiing in winter weather and for Paragliding in Summer season .

Padri Top is a pleasant , panoramic picnic spot at an  elevation of about 3037 metres above mean sea level .

                      Chamba Bhaderwah Highway 

Padri Top is about 68.5 Km from Doda .

The Basodan Pass , the Mountain Pass in Chamba region , Himachal Pradesh .

 In addition to already discussed there are more passes or Jots in Himachal Pradesh Which are used by the people . We will start it from Chamba region . In Chamba region there is a pass between Chamba and Bhattiyat called Basodan pass .

                 View of Bhattiyat hills

The Basodan Pass is situated between Chamba and Bhattiyat at an altitude of about 2650 metres above mean sea level . Bhattiyat is tehsil of Chamba district .

                Beautiful View of Chamba

                 View of Chamba from Jot

The Darati Pass , the Mountain Pass in Chamba region of Himachal Pradesh

 The Darati Pass is situated at an altitude of 4720 metres above mean sea level in Chamba region in Pir-Panjal range of Himalayas . The Trek is approached from Chamba one has to reach the base of Lahesh/ Alyas then the steep Trek starts till the top of the pass . The last spell is very steep and is mostly covered with snow .

                              Darati Pass Trek

It takes  two days from Alyas/ Lahesh to Tandi in Lahaul valley . From Chamba side the base is Dantuin and from Lahaul side the base is Tandi .

                            Trek to Darati Pass

Tandi is situated at an elevation of about 2650 metres above mean sea level . From Tandi further come down to Udaypur which is famous for Triloknath temple .

                          Trek to Darati Pass 

The best trekking time is late July to September .There are trekking troups guide with all necessary arrangements  who arrange the trekking tours.

                  Beautiful view of Trek.

The Tempola Pass ,in district Lahaul-Spiti of Himachal Pradesh .

 The Tempola Pass lies in Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh at an elevation of about 4930 metres above mean sea level . The approach to the base of this pass traverses along the Yoche Nullah and while descending the route lies through village Khoksar at an altitude of about 3140 metres from mean sea level .

                        View of Lahaul valley

From Khoksar we can return to Leylong or Spiti via Kunzum Pass or may go to Manali .

                     View of Spiti valley

Manirang Pass connecting Ropa Valley in Kinnaur with Spiti valley in Himachal Pradesh

 The Manirang Pass In Great Himalyan Region 

The Manirang Pass is a high mountain pass lies in the Great Himalayan region which connects the Ropa valley of district Kinnaur with Spiti Valley of district Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh.

                       View of Ropa Valley

Manirang mountain between Spiti and Kinnaur

          

The Manirang Pass is situated at an altitude of about 5550 metres above mean sea level where as the height of Manirang mountain is 6593 metres above mean sea level .

 

When we commence this high mountain pass from Ropa valley side we have to travel about a distance of five Km on a snowy bed  and about three Km on snowy bed on Spiti Valley side .

                       Trek to Manirang pass

The Ropa Valley is named on the name of village Rapa ,this valley is very beautiful having apple orchards , which add to the economy of the local people .

             View of Ropa Valley in Kinnaur 

The valley is also famous for woolen handicrafts ,like shasls and Kinnauri caps .The Rop valley falls in Pooh tehsil  about 16 kms from Pooh and 37 Km from Recong Peo 

The Manirang pass is accessible from Mane village in Spiti . The pass was of great importance in ancient times when there was no road connectivity in this area. The trade was possible through this pass only . 

The village Mane is located in Spiti valley at a distance of about 35 kms and 25 Kms from Tabo .

The approach to this Pass is some what gradual and is through village Mane. While descending towards Ropa valley side is very steep through a very narrow George.

                Snowy trek to Manirang pass

The tracks leading to this Pass are not in good condition and are dangerous at certain reaches .Now the Spiti valley and Kinnaur is well connected with NH 505 .

The Manirang pass trek traverses through Mane village then Mor Nala camping site , Manirang pass then Samdo Nala ,Phophian Thatang then Ropa Valley .