Baralacha Pass - Chandertal - Hamta Pass Trek

What's Included?

• The Trek Fee Vegetarian food as per menu on the trek
• Forest camping charges
• Trek permits
• Tents
• Sleeping bags
• Safety equipment
• Guides Cooks Helpers
• Services of a Trek leader

Bara-lacha la also known as Bara-lacha Pass, or Bārā Lācha La, is a high mountain pass in Zanskar range, connecting Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir, situated along the Leh-Manali highway.

Chandra Taal or Chandra Tal, is situated at an altitude of about 4,300 metres (14,100 ft) in the Himalayas. Mountains of scree overlook the lake on one side, and a magnificent cirque presents a view on the other. The name of the lake originates from its crescent shape. Situated in the Spiti part of the Lahul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh (India), Chandra Taal is a popular destination for trekkers and campers.

Day 1: Manali - Prini - Panduropa (2900m)

6 hrs
03 km south of Manali on the left bank by taxi/bus to Prini village. Starting point of trek. By visiting village temple straight up for 3 hrs. Arrive Hamta village and Sethan village. 45-minute walk through alpine forest to the campsite of Panduropa. Overnight stay at camp.

Day 2: Panduropa - Jwara (3300m)

5/6 hrs
Through thickly forested area with abundance of flowers. Trail goes to a place called Chikka. Cross Hamta stream by bridge. Another wooden bridge at short distance. Around Chhika some fantastic view of Rocky Mountains. 2 hrs walks arrive at the campsite of Jwara, beautiful campsite.

Day 3: Jwara - Hamta Pass (4268m) - Shira Gorh (4000m)

7 hrs
A gradual climb begins, to arrive Bhalu ka gera (bears den). Balu ka Gera that is known for wild flowers, rocks and caves. A further 1; 30 m trail takes you to Hamta pass. From Hamta pass fantastic view of Inderkila, Deo-Tibba (6001m) and Indersan (6220m). Which is superb to see? After crossing the Hamta pass, one enters the Lahaul valley. Walk down to the campsite near by the stream. Overnight stay in a camp.

Day 4: Shira Gorh - Chatru (3100m)

6 hrs
Cross-stream near the camp and follow the right bank until it joins with the Chandra River. Again, cross the same stream by small wooden bridge. Now follow the left bank of Chandra River. 30 minute later a motor able bridge to be cross to reach at the campsite of Chhatru. Overnight stay in camp.

Day 5: Chatru - Chhota Dara (3800m)

It’s a 17 km from Chhatru to Chhota Dara. After breakfast walk on the dirt road. We follow the right bank of the Chandra River. Along the trail one could see huge granite walls, which are increasingly popular among rock climbers. The color of these rocks is differs to each other. Across Chandra River Chhota Shigri glacier and some wonderful views of peaks. Some small teashops mark the arrival at Chhota Dara. Camp is set near the river.

Day 6: Chhota Dara - Batal (4000m)

6/7 hrs
Again relatively easy walk along the right bank. A good view of Bara Shigri glacier on the left side. All above the glacier which is 12 km in length longest in Himachal, peaks of White Sail, Shigri Parbat, and Kullu Makalu where daring mountaineers touch the sky can widely be seen. Overnight camp at Batal.

Day 7: Batal – Kunzum La (4551m) - Candratal (4270m)

6/7 hrs
Cross the Chandra by bridge and walk along the river for an hour and climb towards Kunzum la following small stream, which originate from this pass. Passing and crossing a long stretch of stony ground and small stream arrive at the lake. Across Chandra river most fascinating sight of Samudra Tapu glacier, North Dakka glacier, South Dakka glacier and Silver glacier. Camp near the lake.

Day 8: Chandratal - Tokpo Youngma (4400m)

7 hrs
A long exhausted trek but well worth, because occasionally trekkers encounters patches of green pastureland. This stretch is about 14 to 16 km. The trail starts with a series of ups and downs through steep ravine and boulders - stream fields. After 3 hrs the trail winds down a knoll, which has a steep precipice to the river far down to the left. Cross the stream if the water is low or find Snow Bridge up near the source. Or camp and cross next morning as earliest.

Day 9: Tokpo Yongma - Tokpo Gongma (4700m)

6/7 hrs
Trek through a narrow valley flanked on both sides by snow capped mountains. Star walk early as possible, since this stream to be cross, while the flow of the water is less early in the day. A short walk after crossing the river, here the valley opens out on a broad plateau where camp is set on a delightful grassy patch.

Day 10: Tokpo Gongma – Baralacha La (4890m) - Zingzing Bar

6/7 hrs
Today after break fast start trek towards Baralacha la pass, which is 7 km long gives the source of three rivers - Chandra through South, Bhaga through upper Lahaul and Yunam towards Zanskar. A splendid view of M-4, which is the highest in the Moulkila range, can be seen from the trail as well as of Keorang range of Great Himalayas. On the pass, join the main highway. Crossing Baralacha la walk down to Suraj Tal Lake, cross a small stream and camp.

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