Shinkula Pass, " The high mountain Pass between The border of Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh."

 People often call it Shingo La , Though it's name is also Shinkula Pass. It is a high mountain Pass situated between the border of Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh at an altitude of 5091 metres above mean sea level. 

                      View of Shinkula Pass 

Just about 20 metres below there is a shallow lake. The Shinkula Pass  is connecting  Zanskar with Lahaul Valley. The Pass is an entry point  to Lugnak Valley in Zanskar range. 

             Snow covered Shinkula Pass View 

When we approach from side the nearest village is Chikka  and in Zanskar side the nearest village is Kurgiakh. The road from Darcha to Shinkula connects the valleys Lahaul and Zanskar. The distance from Darcha to Shinkula is about 36 Kms. 

The base camp site from Darcha side is Ramjak Or Chumik Nakpo and Lakong from Padum side. 

                      View of Shinkula Pass 

  Padum is an administrative centre in Zanskar named after Padumshambhav the Bodh Guru. 

Asha Gali Pass, "The high mountain Pass in Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh."

 The Asha Gali pass is a high mountain pass in Lahul and Spiti situated at an altitude of about 4760 metres above mean sea level. 

           Beautiful view of Lahaul Valley

The Asha Gali pass is located near Dharunipar and Bangali Jot.  Dharunipar mountain is located in the east side of Asha Gali.  Asha Gali is located in South of Bangali Jot.  This pass connects Spiti valley with Kangra in Himachal Pradesh .

              Lahaul Valley Landscape view

 Beautiful view of Spiti Valley Himachal Pradesh

Nikora Pass, " The high mountain Pass between Kangra and Chamba districts of Himachal Pradesh."

 Nikora Pass :- Nikora pass is a high altitude pass between Kangra and Chamba districts in Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of about 4750 metres above mean sea level. 

     View of Nikora pass mountain range

The Nikora pass lies in the Pir-Panjal mountain range it connects the Kugti village with Bara Bhanghal through a trek passing through forests, rivers and beautiful Meadows. The shepherds, trekkers and local people use this trek. 

    View of Snowy Mountains of Nikora pass

The trekkers can enjoy the Views Of Manimahesh and Kailash peaks from different angles. 

 View of Mountain range in Nikora pass trek