Sharangchu Pass , " Mountain Pass in Shimla district connecting Shimla and Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh . "

 Sharangchu Pass :- 

View from Sharangchu pass trek 

Sharangchu pass is a mountain pass situated in district Shimla connecting Shimla  with Kinnaur district in Himachal Pradesh .

View from Sharangchu pass trek 

The Sharangchu pass is situated at an altitude of 4791 metres above mean sea level between Shatul pass and Buran Pass  

The location of the pass is better understood from this map .

The map showing location of Sharangchu pass.

Larsaway Pass , Ghunsarang pass and Larang La Pass

 Larsaway Pass :-  

View of Kalpa in Kinnaur

The Greater Himalayan range 

The Larsaway Pass is a mountain pass located between Spiti region of district Lahaul Spiti and Kinnaur. The pass is accessible from Lippa valley of district Kinnaur connecting Lippa , Asrang of Kinnaur to Pin Valley in Spiti region. 

View of Lippa valley 

The pass is situated at an altitude of about 5275 metres above mean sea level. For this trekking reach Kalpa to Jangi then Asrang , the distance between Jangi and Asrang is about 47 Km 

Kailash mountain view 

The trail traverses through Asrang to Pulling , then Bicho Thatch  , Tapang , Larsa then Larsa to Ends Sumdo further traverses to Tailing village and then Kaza the administrative headquarter of Spiti .

The whole of this region falls in Greater Himalayan range of Kinnaur and Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh . The pass can be used for trekking during July to September .

This pass is adjoining to Lang Thach of Kinnaur district and Ends area of Spiti .

Ghunsarang Pass :- 

The Ghunsarang pass is situated on the Boarder of  Kinnaur and Spiti region of district Lahaul Spiti . The Susing Thach provides trail to Ghunsarang pass .

View of Spiti valley 

The local name of Ghunsarang pass is called Ghulla and it is located at an altitude of about 5500 metres above mean sea level connecting Mane with Ropa valley of district Kinnaur . It an alternate of Manirang pass .

View of Monastery in Kaza

Larang La Pass :-

The Larang La Pass is situated in Spiti  region of district Lahaul Spiti 

The location of these passes can be better understood from this map .

Marhu Pass & Ghordhar Jot , another Gateway to Lahaul from Chamba

 Marhu Pass :- 

Marhu Pass is a mountain pass situated in district Chamba which serves as one another Gateway to Lahaul valley at an elevation of about 4300 metres above mean sea level .

Dhauladhar range of Chamba 

The trail is very much used by Gaddis with their live stock from Chamba district to Lahaul valley for grazing the live stock.

View of Marhu Pass 

The route can be taken from Chamba to Nakrod by bus about 58 Km on Nakrod Chanju road . Further Reaching Chanju Nala go ahead to Bagheigarh  then to Village Charda . The trail starts from Charda which is at an elevation of about 1700 metres above mean sea level.

View of Chamba 

Then traversing towards up hill Moha village comes at an altitude of about 2250 metres. The trail traverses through lush green valleys and forests and rock mud houses of Gujjars. On reaching the Pass at an altitude of 4300 metres , the panoramic views of Lahaul on the right side and Pangi valley on the left is feast for the eyes of trekkers . 

Then from the Marhu pass the trail  descends and passing through forests enters the Lahaul valley . Reoli and Bhujund locations near Chandra Bhaga river in Lahaul region .

The location of these passes can be better understood from the map above.

Ghordhar Jot :-

Ghordhar Jot is a mountain pass in Chamba situated at an elevation of about 5069 metres above mean sea level and is an another gateway between Chamba and Lahaul valley .

The Ghordhar pass is situated in the west of Dibri Pani and Dibri Got . 

Twani Pass :- 

Twani Pass is one another Pass which connects Killar area of Chamba district with Lahaul valley .The pass is between  Ghordhar and Dagal passes .

Dagal Pass :- 

It is a mountain pass which connects Killar area of Chamba district with Miyar valley in Lahaul region of district Lahaul Spiti in Himachal Pradesh .

Sarsank Pass :- 

View of Kashmir 

It is the mountain pass situated between the boarder of Jammu and Kashmir union territory near to Khangsar and Talah on the boundary of the Himachal and J &K UT.

Khardungla Pass

 Khardungla Pass :-

View of Khardungla Pass

The khardungla Pass is situated in Leh district of Ladakh union territory at a distance of about 40 Km from Leh Town.

Snow capped view of pass

The Leh is approachable either from Manali Himachal Pradesh or from Shrinagar Kargil side . The Ladakh is said to the land of high passes . 

Beautiful landscapes 

Khardungla Pass is situated at an elevation of about 5602 metres above mean sea level. It is the world's highest motrable pass .

Khardungla pass 

The Khardungla Pass is also called Kharjong La by local people. It is situated on the boarder of Ladakh and is  gate way to Siachen Glacier,  Shyok and Nubra   valleys in the North of Lah .

Snow capped mountains 

The BRO  known as Boarder Road Organization is maintaining this strategically important road as all supplies to Siachen Glacier is managed through this road . The road remains blocked due to heavy snow falls almost for six months in a year .

View of snowy mountains 

The oxygen level at Khardungla is very low , one must not stay here for more than 15 to 2o minutes to avoid high altitude sickness . The Khardungla pass is between South pullu and North Pullu Check posts . To visit this area inner line permit is essential .

The panoramic views of Himalayas landscapes are charm to the tourists to witness in person . One must visit these landscapes in life.

Surah Pass and Indrahar Pass forming boarder between Kangra and Chamba districts in Himachal Pradesh

 Surah Pass :- 

Surah Pass forms the boarder between Kangra and Bharmour area of Chamba district near Bandla area of Tehsil Palampur in district Kangra .

View of Dhauladhar range near Palampur Kangra 

The Yara Got Sural are  near by locations in Bharmour area of Chamba district.

View of mountains, Palampur 

The Gairu pass situated at an altitude of about 4660 metres and Thamsar Pass at an altitude of about 4700 metres above mean sea level are the mountain passes within Kangra where as Surah Pass is situated on boarder between Kangra and Chamba .

Indrahar Pass :- 

View of Indrahar Pass 

This is one another Pass located on the boarder between Kangra and Chamba at an altitude of about 4425 metres above mean sea level near Dharmshala . The trek traverses from Mcleodganj , the tourists place and traverses through Triund. 

View of Dhauladhar range near Dharmshala Kangra 

The Triund is a beautiful tourist place near Mcleodganj. The Kuarsi and Chanaota Khas are locations approachable through Indrahar Pass .

Nohru Pass ," A mountain Pass connecting Uhl valley with Lamadug valley in Banghal region in Kangra Himachal Pradesh."

 The Nohru Pass :- 

View of mountains near Dharmshala , Kangra.

The Nohru Pass is situated in district Kangra in Banghal region . The pass is situated at an altitude of 3255 metres above mean sea level. It connects the side valleys of Barot valley , the Uhl valley with Lamadug valley .

View of Dhauladhar range 

Due to road connectivity the trail is not in good condition , which starts from Kohthikodh to Chherna through Nohru Pass. The village Kohthikodh is near Palampur . The trail is seasonally by Gaddis with their live stock . The Chherna village falls in Baijnath tehsil of Kangra .

View of mountains near Baijnath.

Kohthikodh is also connected with Lohardi village via Nohru Pass . The trail is now unused due to connectivity .

Chharpar Pass , Taraslamu Pass in Keylong region and Pharishte Pass in Zaskar range of Spiti of Himachal Pradesh

 Chharpar Pass :- 

The Chharpar Pass lies in the Keylong region of district Lahaul Spiti situated at an altitude of about 4980 metres above mean sea level .

View of Keylong 

The climb to Chharpar Pass is difficult one as it is too steep .

Snow capped mountains 

The Taraslamu Pass :-

View of Keylong region 

The Miyar valley of district Lahaul Spiti is a very beautiful valley and tourists always prefer to enjoy the scenic beauty of nature in this valley.

Snow capped mountains of Keylong region 

Taraslamu Pass is located in Miyar valley at an altitude of about 5450 metres above mean sea level .

Pharishte Pass  :- 

It is a mountain pass situated in Zaskar range of mountains in Spiti valley. The area is very tough .

Shakarof Pass :-  

This pass is also situated in Lahaul and Spiti at an altitude of 5025 metres above mean sea level.