Mountains HeightsMountains HeightsGateway to the sight of magnificent mountain ranges of Mt. Indrasan, Mt. Deo Tibba, and Pir Panjal ranges, Kalihani Pass Trek is a difficult yet fascinating trail.
Day 01: Trek Manali to Lamadugh
Day 02: Lamadugh to Riyali Thatch
Day 03: Riyali Thatch to Kalihani base
Day 04: Kalihani base to Kalihani Pass and back
Day 05: Kalihani base to Dor Nullah via Riyali Thatch
Day 06: Dor Nullah to Maheli
Day 07: Trek From Maheli to Sangchur
Service of certified trekking leaders. Our leaders are experienced in the mountaineering field.
Permits to visit forests and charges of the campsite
Sleeping mats, utensils for cooking, tents, and sleeping bags
Oxygen cylinders and first aid box with all medical essentials
Meals in the trek (Both veg and egg options)
Transportation fees from Manali to lamadugh and vice versa
Staff insurance of Mountains Heights team
Seat harness, pulleys, ropes, and other safety tools
One common porter for the whole group
Accommodation facility in Manali on the 1st day
Personal expenses
Insurance of each trekker
Porter for individuals
Meals and accommodation facility in Manali on the last day
Rucksack should have a maximum weight of only 11 kg.
One should not take suitcases or trolley bags on the trek.
Here is the detailed Itinerary for Kalihani Pass Trek
Trekking distance: 4.5km
Time taken: 3 to 4 hours
Trail type: Followed by Hadimba Temple
Water resources: You will find many water resources on this route
Trekking difficulty: Easy to moderate
We will begin our journey from Manali in the morning. We will take a car ride to reach the Beas River crossing from Manali Town. The route is slightly a difficult one behind the temple of Hadimba. After reaching a height of about 7000 ft., we have to walk on a narrow route on foot. You can feel the silence and bewilderment of the dense forest at every step.
Now, we will get a water supply from where you can fill your bottles. There is also a school in this region. We all will take a break at this spot before starting our long foot journey of 10 km. Now, we will start our long trail of 10 km that goes through Deodar forests and dense woods. We will also see many maples waving at us on this road. You might have to walk on muddy land if you are going in the monsoon.
We will stop for a lunch break and enjoy a glimpse of elegant nature. After lunch, we have to start our trail again on a steep stretch of land and walk for around 2.5 hours. As you walk further. The large trees make a clear path until you reach a considerable altitude. Now, you can see the giant Beas Valley with its wide appearance.
Finally, we will get an easier slope. We have to still walk amidst dense forests with lichens and mosses all around us. Yes, it is indeed a great challenge. Again, we will get a water pipe from where you can fill your water and continue walking along this water pipe.
After crossing several humps, we will finally see a large formed bowl with a hut of trekkers in the center. So, this region is Lamadugh and we have reached a height of 10,000 ft. Lama Dugh is the place for our overnight stay.
Trekking distance: 6 km
Time taken: 6 to 8 hours
Trail type: steep asend
Water resources: Points to fill water bottles are rare and you must carry enough water.
Trekking difficulty: Easy to moderate
Today, we will again start our trek in the early hours of the morning. Slowly as you walk on your path, the sight of green grasslands will boost your motivation. You will also see how a lovely zigzag road makes its way to Rohtang Pass. Isn’t it sounding interesting to walk on this route?
You will also come across a ridge known as Khanpari Tibba standing at a height of 1000 ft. Amazing views of Dhauladhar Range and Hanuman Tibba will keep you busy throughout your trail. Walking further will give a sight of Riyali meadows.
Now, it is one of the most challenging points after a short walk. A steep descent route has to be passed by us. We have to walk on this steep path for around 1 and half hours and then for about 1 km. This route has no vegetation or flowers. It is a barren patch of land with only stones and huts of shepherds.
After walking through the stones, we will reach Riyali Thach at a height of around 11200 ft. By noon, we will reach the finish point of Riyali Thach. After a tiring journey, we will enjoy evening and night at this campsite along the surreal beauty of this region.
Trekking distance: 5 km
Time taken: 5 to 6 hours
Trail type: Followed by Riyali region
Water resources: You must carry water for a long journey as there are very few water points.
Trekking Difficulty: Difficult
Just as we do on a normal day, we will start our journey in the morning. After leaving the Riyali region, we will enter the tree zone. There are several down walks on this path up to 1 km. Now, you will see Bugiyal along with a glance of Kalihani Pass. Mountain ranges will walk along with you and rivers will smile on one side of your path.
Now, we will take off our shoes and walk on stones to cross a river section. Icy water touching your feet will make it a surprising route to walk. You must take support and walk carefully on this path. It is yet not over as you will soon find a stream with glaciers.
After crossing river and stream sections, you will get a difficult climb on mountain block. You have to walk on the ridge to reach the opposite side of the mountain. After walking on the ridge, we will reach the bottom camp space at noon.
The windy atmosphere of this region makes you feel fresh. We will take sleep in tents and be ready for the next day’s adventure.
Trekking distance: 8 km
Time taken: 7 to 8 hours
Trail type: Followed by Kalihani Base
Water resources: You must carry water for a long journey as there are very few water points.
Trekking difficulty: Difficult
As usual, our journey will start in the early hours of the morning. Today, we have to walk on a long path to reach Kalihani Pass. Our route is full of rocks and stones that make it a little difficult for not-so-experienced trekkers. Large stones might cause joint pain and so, you must walk carefully on this path.
Walking straight on this road will offer you stunning views of Senghor Jot. Now, you will get a bit tough road ahead full of steepness. Within some time, we will reach the top area of the ridge. You can view magical ice fields from this top point. Icy bridges will create a beautiful scene in front of your eyes. Kalihani Pass is now here between these rocky ridges.
After reaching this pass, you can enjoy some time with your group and click some amazing pictures. We will again start our trail and move downwards. The weather in this region is foggy and we may also see snowy patches of land everywhere.
After crossing rock zones, we will finally reach the ground zone. Descent is easier than the ascent and we will reach Kalihani base camp by evening. We will all cherish memories of Kalihani Pass and sleep under the beautiful sky with stars glimpsing at us.
Trekking distance: 6 km
Time taken: 6 to 7 hours
Trail type: Followed by Kalihani pass
Water resources: You must carry water for a long journey as there are very few water points.
Trekking Difficulty: Difficult
Today, we have to leave from Kalihani base camp to reach Dor Nullah. So, we will start trekking in the morning and take the same path that we took to reach Riyali Thatch before. A descent of around 200 m will take us to a stream. After crossing this stream, we will get a narrow road with rocky cliffs. You will see beautiful and colorful cliffs on this road covered by moss and lichens.
After passing this challenging route, we will view elegant meadows at Dor Nullah. Our campsite is at the top of Bugiyal or round Thach. We will spend a lovely night in our tents to get energized for the next day's trail.
Trekking distance: 6 km
Time taken: 4 to 5 hours
Trail type: Followed by Kalihani pass camp
Water resources: You must carry water for a long journey as there are very few water points.
Trekking Difficulty: Difficult
Trek will begin in the early hours of the morning. We will traverse the colorful meadows and continue to walk to reach Sangchur. As you further descend, a flock of birds such as Golden Eagles and Lammergeiers will be seen flying in the sky. We have to still walk for about 2 hours on the same path to reach the tree line and edge of the meadows.
After reaching the edge of meadows, we have to walk on a narrow route with steep descents covered by bushes and shrubs. Moving downwards will give us a glance at huge valleys rising. Views will get better as you move further on this road.
The descending path will still follow us for one more hour after which we will finally see Kullu Valley with its gigantic view. This valley is huge starting right from Manali to Kullu. It is beautified with River Beas in the center thereby creating a breathtaking view. Our campsite for the night is Maheli with a backdrop of the flowing river and large valley.
Drive distance: 30 Km
Drive time: 2 hours
Trekking distance: 6 Km
Time taken: 6 to 7 hours
Trail type: Followed by maheli
Water resources: You must carry water for a long journey as there are very few water points.
Trekking difficulty: Easy
As it is the last day of the trek, many memories are still rotating in our minds. But we have to end our trip today. As usual, we will begin our journey in the morning by descending the path with stones. On this path, we have to walk for about an hour. After an hour, we will enter Sangchur village.
This village is surrounded by beautiful nature and rich habitation. From this spot, we will take a car ride to reach Manali. We will reach Manali by 4 pm.
Our trip will finally end at Manali thereby departing all of us in different ways. You can stay at Manali to relax your mind and explore nearby regions.
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