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Monday, August 16, 2021

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

Friday, August 13, 2021

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






Wednesday, August 11, 2021

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 .

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

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




Sunday, August 8, 2021

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.






Saturday, August 7, 2021

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

Friday, August 6, 2021

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 .

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