Brahmaur Chaubia Pass Lahaul Valley, Trekking in Lahaul Spiti, Indian Himalayas

A short strenuous trek of 4-5 days over this high pass located between Bara Kanda (5857m) and the Tent Peak (6113m). Start either from Brahmaur or from Hadsar, 13Km E. Best Period: 15 August to 10 October.

DAY-1

Brahmaur-Hadsar-Chobia (2408m) 26Km - Chamba-Brahmaur, regular bus service. Himachal Road Transport Corp. (HRTC) operates a jeep and bus service between Brahmaur and Hadsar. Hadsar (2200m) is a growing village village with a few eating shops and a PWD house for stay. From here follow the Budhil river upstream for one Km, then cross by a long bridge and climb steepy N to Valmin. Passing through forest and meadows, the trail descends to Chobia Nala then climbs to Chobia village, 13 Km from Hadsar. Alternatively, leave the Brahmaur-Hadsar roadroad about 6 Km beyond Brahmaur, where a trail goes down to the Budhil river, crosses it (bridge) and climbs steeply for about 450m to Chobia village.

DAY-2

Chobia-Alias (3660m) 14 Km Follow the W side of Chobia Nala and pass through dense forests infested with animals. After traverisng a rocky slope, the trail reaches Kao village (2958m), continuing through meadows dotted with multicolored flowers, especially during August and September. Asteady ascent for 3h leads to Kathuria Devi temple (goddess of woodcutters), a wooden roofed structure open on three sides; possible to spend a night under the roof. Further up the forest thins out as height is gained. Go up through more pasture and juniper trees to Alias; rock shelter and a few Gaddi shepherds in camp nearby.

DAY-3

Alias-Chobia Pass-Alias (3780m) 14Km The hard climb of about 6Km to the pass takes 5-7h. Passing over a moraine the trail leads up a crevassed glacier and through a narrow gully with vertical walls on both sides. On the pass, panoramic view of the Zanskar Range to the N and the Manimahesh Range to the S. on the other side, pick a way down a 60m high rockface; below that go straight down usually in deep soft snow. Descending a glacier for 2h is followed by a morain for 1h, then to Alias camp ground.

DAY-4

Alias-Trilokinath-Udaipur (2652m) 14 Km Descend the E side of the Chobia Gali Gad for about 6Km over rocky terrain. Then cross the Gad and descend gently to the small hamlet of Bharyar (Bhagot), above the Chandra-Bhaga river. From there the trackturns NW along the river, through forest and fields to reach Trilokinath (2804m). This big village has an ancientBuddhist temple which houses a one metre high marble statue of Avalokiteshvara, sitting cross-legged and with six arms. From there walk through fields for 2Km, go down to cross the river and join the main highway that leads back to Manali. Udaipur, a small but growing town, is about 2 Km NW along the highway. Fine wooden temple of goddess Kali is found at Udaipur. Its wooden walls are intricately carved and depict various stories from Hindu mythology. Overnight at a roadside forest resthouse just before entering the town. Udaipur-Manali bus over the Rohtang Pass takes about 12h.

Another Treks in Chamba Valley, Himachal Pradesh

|Trek -I| Chamba-Sach Pass-Pangi Valley (hard)

|Trek -II| Kilar-Cheni Pass-Chamba (hard)

|Trek -III| Chamba-Marwa Pass; to Pangi Valley (strenuous)

|Trek -IV| A few side treks in Pangi Valley (easy)

|Trek -V| Brahmaur-Chobia Pass; to Lahaul Valley (strenuous)

|Trek -VI| Brahmaur-Kugti Pass; to Lahaul Valley (strenuous)

|Trek -VII| Brahmaur-Manimahesh Lake; in Chamba Valley (easy)

|Trek -VIII| Holi-Bara Bangahal-Thamsar Pass; to Kangra Valley

|Trek -IX| Bara Bangahal-Kaliheni (Sagor) Pass-Manali (strenuous)

Principal Peaks & Passes in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal is a paradise for walkers, trekkers, hikers, skiers, rafters, climbers and mountaineers. Innumerable treks originate or culminate in the beautiful valleys of Kullu and Manali. There are several peaks in Himachal Pradesh that challenge the mountaineers. Main peaks in Dhauladhar range are Mun (4610 m), Toral (4686 m), Dromedary (4553 m) and Riflehorn (4400 m). Kinnaur & Spiti Region has Leo Pargial (6791 m.)

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