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Kathikukari Jot :-
Kathikukari Jot is a mountain pass between Kangra and Kullu in Himachal Pradesh situated at an elevation of 4645 metres above mean sea level .
Beautiful view of Kangra , Dhauladhar range, Himachal.
The Kathi and Kukri are small villages or hemlets in Tehsil Nagar and Grampanchayat Pichhlihar in district Kullu Himachal Pradesh . These hemlets are located in the North of Kullu district headquarters at a distance of
22 Km from Kullu .
Beautiful view of Kullu Valley
The Villages Kathi Kukri are situated at an altitude of about 2330 metres above mean sea level . These are the last villages on the Southern side almost opposite a large valley to the North .
The trek to the Kathi Kukri Jot starts from the middle of Kukri village uphill and take a sharp turn to the right . The main trail out of the village is to be followed to the jot as it is the only passage to the approaching cliff face . The trek descends through a Rocky staircase to Phojal Nalla and the river is crossed over through a small bridge . The trail passes through Phojal Valley , the route climbs high in wild and relatively open alpine . The route makes excellent sites for snow cave and there are some appealing slopes around the pass , the ski tourists might be using these slopes to enter into a next valley .
The Kathikukari jot leads to skiing down to Kalihan Glacier and eventually to the Ravi river drainage .
View of Kullu Valley
The jots located in the trek from Barabhangal to Kullu- Manali are Kathikukari and Manali Pass .
The trek through Manali Pass traverses along Lama Dugh , Riyali Thatch ,Kalihani , Devi ki Marhi , Dal Marhi , Marhi , Plachak and Rajgundha witnesses panoramic views of Pir- Panjal and Dhauladhar mountain ranges .
View of Mountains
Dhauladhar range
