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4.7 · 84 reviews

Chandrakhani Pass Trek

Chandrakhani Pass Trek
Forested mountain peak on the Chandrakhani Pass trail above Naggar
Snow-capped Himalayan peaks visible from Chandrakhani Pass, Kullu
Green camping tent in the alpine valley on the Chandrakhani Pass trek
Trekkers walking through lush green meadow on the Chandrakhani Pass route
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Duration

4–5 days

Max altitude

3,660 m

Group size

6–12 trekkers

Start point

Naggar

About this trek

Chandrakhani Pass weaves through deodar forests, oak groves and high meadows above Naggar to a saddle that overlooks the Parvati, Pir Panjal and distant Dhauladhar ranges in a single sweep. The route ends in the legendary village of Malana, one of the oldest democracies in the world.

Itinerary

Arrive at Naggar, gear check, castle walk, briefing.

What's included

  • Accommodation in tents/guesthouses on twin-share basis
  • All meals from Day 1 dinner to last day breakfast
  • Qualified trek leader, guide and support staff
  • All necessary permits and forest fees
  • Safety equipment (rope, harness, micro-spikes when needed)
  • First aid kit and high-altitude medical support

What's excluded

  • Transport to and from the base camp
  • Personal trekking gear (jacket, shoes, backpack)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, tips)
  • Insurance of any kind
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Highlights

01

Three Himalayan ranges visible from the pass

02

Walk into Malana, a UNESCO-noted ancient democracy

03

Camp at the alpine meadow of Naya Tapru

04

Beginner-friendly first 4,000m horizon trek

Things to carry

Rucksack (50–60L) with rain cover
Daypack (20–30L) for summit day
Trekking shoes with good ankle support
3 layers of warm clothing (fleece, down, shell)
Thermal innerwear top & bottom
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Sun cap, woollen cap, gloves
UV-protection sunglasses
Water bottle (2L) and personal medical kit
Headtorch with spare batteries

Trek FAQ

Reviews

4.7

84 reviews

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Aarav Mehta

Best run trek I've done in the Himalayas. Acclimatisation pace was perfect.

Elena Sokolova

Guides were extraordinary. Food on the trail was honestly better than home.

Rohan Iyer

Tough on day 3 but the views from the pass made every step worth it.

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