Kaliheni Pass Manali Chamba, Treks of Himachal Pradesh, Adventure Activities Himalayas

A twin pass; the lower Kaliheni (4670m) is normally avoided in favor of the higher and more straightforward Sagor (4833m). This moderately strenuous trek of 6-7 days negotiates glaciers, rocks and cliffs and involves fording several streams. The pass is frequently crossed by local Gaddi shepherds' with their flock of sheep. Kaliheni means black ice-the result of sheep droppings on the icy surface. Essential to engaged an experienced guide at Bara Banghal. Best period: Post-monsoon, 20 August to 5 October.

DAY-1- Bara Banghal-Sukha Parao (2990m) 10Km - After crossing the Ravi river, take a path SE along the N bank of the Kaliheni Nala. This climbs gradually, rising and falling several times, and after passing through pine woods and meadows reaches Sukha Parao camp ground where dead wood and water are available.

DAY-2- Sukha Parao-Lamba Parao (3150m) 10 Km - An easy stage of 4-5h with a few ascents/descents over boulder-strewn slopes, and fording several icy streams coming down from the N. Lamba Parao is a beautiful camp ground dotted with a few shepherds' stone huts.

DAY-3- Lamba Parao-Gwari (3750m) 14km - The tree-line soon ends; the trail mounts gradually along the Kaliheni Nala, fords a few streams and reaches Guwala Got. Then it goes up steeply over bare slopes, past Garthla Got, to Gwari camp ground, near the snout of the Kaliheni Galcier (see Kullu and Parbati Valley map).

DAY-4- Gwari-Kaliheni (Sagor) Pass-Sagor Dug (3580m) 15Km - A stiff climb of 7Km leads to the more northerly (Sagor) Pass, over moraine and the glacier, with a steeper section near the top; fine view. On the other side descend usually soft snow on the underlying crevassed glacier. Continue down to boulder-strewn slopes and a camp ground (Alias). The path then bears left and crosses a stream to reach sagor Dug Thach.

DAY-5- Sagor Dug-Kharasu (2900m) 17Km - At first the path heads right, descends steeply, then follows the bed of stream. After negotiating a few ribs it arrives in 7Km at Riyali. Now downwards past Kud Thach which meanders through meadows and pine forest, an ascent to a ridge, then a steep descent to Kharasu camp ground.

DAY-6- Kharasu-Patli Kuhl (1400m) 16Km - A descent of 7Km through woods and green slopes leads to Sangchur; one Km beyond the trail turns right, crosses a stream and reaches Panglodu. Continuing the descent the trail passes through the small villages of Jogu, Depthi and Sumil to Baragram. From there to Patli Kuhl roadhead is another 4km. Situated between Kullu and Manali, this big village with many eating shops is a stop for buses N to Manali and S to Kullu.

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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