LAMKHAGA PASS TREK
The Lamkhaga Pass Trek connects Harsil, one of the most beautiful places in Uttarakhand, to Chitkul, the last village before the Indo-Tibet border, in Himachal Pradesh. It is definitely one of the toughest treks in the Himalayas and certainly one of the least frequented due to its near proximity to the border. The trek starts in Kyarkoti, which also serves as the base camp for the renowned Black Peak Expedition, and continues through scree, moraine, steep climbs, crevassed glaciers, boulders, and the 5280-meter-high Lamkhaga Pass until arriving in Chitkul.
Arrive in Harsil, one of Uttarakhand's most picturesque villages, located near Gangotri in the Uttarkashi area. Dehradun is about 230 kilometers away. If you want to travel with us, we will pick you up from Dehradun ISBT at 9 a.m. and drive you to Harsil. Spend the night in a hotel or guesthouse.
Today we will begin our trek to Kyarkoti, which will take us through dense forests and breathtaking scenery. On the way to the campsite for the night, you get to see a stunning variety of flora and fauna as well as cascading waterfalls. Tents would be used for the night.
At a height of 4420 meters, we will trek to the Lamkhaga Pass base camp. Due to snow slopes and moraines, the climb is steep and difficult. Because of the treacherous terrain and narrow valley, technical equipment can be needed. Tents would be used for the night.
We'll rest and acclimate to the high altitude today, then prepare for the challenging and taxing pass crossing the next day. Tents would be used for the night.
We'll leave the base early today in order to cross the Lamkhaga Pass. Due to the steep terrain and near-vertical climb, traversing this pass would necessitate the use of equipment and rope. The view from the pass is stunning, with glaciers and snowfields on both sides and lofty jagged Himalayan peaks on either side. We'll use ropes to begin our descent to the Gundar campsite. Tents would be used for the night.
Today will be a long trek with sheer descents, so leave the campsite early. Dumti is where you'll spend the night.
The trail to Rani Kanda is breathtaking, with a valley full of vibrant flowers and breathtaking waterfalls. It's quite a sight to see. Tents would be used for the night.
Chitkul, the last village in the Baspa Valley and the last village before the Indo-Tibet border, is our destination today. Spend the night in a hotel or guesthouse.
If you choose our transportation, we will pick you up from your Chitkul hotel and drive you to Shimla. The journey is approximately 250 kilometers long. By late evening, we will drop you off at Shimla ISBT.
- Pick and Drop Service from mentioned location
- Fees for the guide and the chef
- Camping facilities' rent
- Entrance fees to the forest
- To transport camping gear, a porter and mule are required. Please keep in mind that personal baggage can be borne by mules and/or porters for a fee
- From the first day's dinner until the last day's brunch, both of the meals are vegetarian
- Throughout the walk, you'll be staying in a tent or if possible, then in a guest house
- No pickup and drop point from/for your hometown
- Personal costs include things like tips, personal medications, and conference calls, etc
- Apart from what is mentioned above, some transportation assistance during the trek
- Porters/mules can carry personal luggage weighing up to 12 kg per bag per person for Rs 500 per day per bag