Chandrakhani Pass Trek 3N/4D
from Dharamshala
6.5 hrs by road to Haridwar · All-inclusive from ₹7,500/person · 3 Nights / 4 Days
📲 Get Dharamshala Trek Quote on WhatsApp✨ Dharamshala — home of the Dalai Lama and McLeod Ganj — attracts spiritual seekers from across India and the world. Hindu families in Dharamshala view Char Dham as the Himalayan crown of their spiritual practice.
How to Reach from Dharamshala
Your trek starts at Haridwar/Rishikesh. Here's how to get there from Dharamshala.
| Route | Dharamshala/Kangra (DHM) → Delhi → Dehradun |
| Duration | 3 hrs via Delhi |
| Airlines | IndiGo, Air India (to Delhi) |
| Fare | ₹3,500–₹7,500 |
| +Transfer | Direct road via Pathankot–Amritsar or via Mandi–Chandigarh |
| Train | Pathankot–Haridwar trains via Amritsar / Himachal route |
| From → To | Pathankot (PTK) — 90 km from Dharamshala → Haridwar (HW) |
| Duration | 8–9 hrs from Pathankot |
| +Transfer | Direct road via Pathankot–Amritsar or via Mandi–Chandigarh |
| Distance | 350 km |
| Drive time | ~6.5 hrs |
| Via | NH-58 / NH-334 |
💡 Pro tip: We arrange airport / station pick-up from Haridwar or Dehradun and get you to the trek base village in time.
Our Chandrakhani Pass Trek 3N/4D Package from Dharamshala
Chandrakhani Pass Trek 3N/4D
<p>The <strong>Chandrakhani Pass Trek</strong> is Kullu Valley's best-kept trekking secret — a route that winds through fragrant apple orchards, old-growth deodar cedar forests, and high alpine meadows before descending to the famously insular <strong>Malana village</strong>. At <strong>3,660 metres (12,008 ft)</strong>, Chandrakhani is one of the lower passes in the Kullu region, making it accessible to moderate-level trekkers while still delivering the dramatic landscape change of a genuine Himalayan crossing.</p><p>The trek begins at <strong>Rumsu village</strong> near Naggar — itself worth a visit for its ancient stone castle and Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery. The trail immediately enters apple and plum orchards that frame the route for the first hour, a uniquely beautiful start unlike most Himalayan treks. Above the orchards, the deodar and oak forest gives way to open meadows with views of <strong>Deo Tibba (6,001m)</strong> and the <strong>Pir Panjal range</strong> to the north.</p><p>The pass crossing itself is a broad, relatively gentle saddle with 360-degree views of the <strong>Kullu Valley</strong> on one side and the remote <strong>Malana Valley</strong> on the other. The descent into Malana is dramatic — steep switchbacks through rhododendron forest dropping into one of India's most distinctive villages. Malana has its own dialect, customs, and ancient democratic governance system. Visitors are welcome but must respect the local rules: do not touch villagers or their property.</p><p>From Malana, the route continues to <strong>Kasol</strong> in the Parvati Valley — a popular backpacker hub — and then back to Manali by road. Junegiri Yatra manages the full logistics: transport, certified guides, camping, and all meals on trail.</p>
- ✓ Private transport: Manali ↔ Naggar and Malana → Kasol → Manali
- ✓ All camping accommodation: 3 nights in quality dome tents
- ✓ Sleeping bags rated to -10°C
- ✓ All meals on trek: breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner (Days 1–3)
- ✓ Certified Kullu Valley trek guide
- ✓ Forest department permits
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Chandrakhani Pass Trek 3N/4D from Dharamshala — FAQs
Drive from Dharamshala to Haridwar: two routes — via Pathankot–Amritsar–Ludhiana–Ambala (~380 km, 7 hrs) or via Mandi–Chandigarh–Haridwar (~350 km, 6.5 hrs). The Mandi route is more scenic. Road is the practical choice; flight requires connection via Delhi.
Dharamshala → Mandi (100 km, 2.5 hrs) → Bilaspur → Chandigarh (150 km, 2.5 hrs) → Roorkee → Haridwar (~100 km, 2 hrs). Total: ~350 km, 6.5 hrs. The NH20/NH103 Mandi route is the most efficient.
Package: ₹19,800/person. Cab Dharamshala–Haridwar: ₹4,500–₹6,500 one way. Total: ₹20,000–₹22,500/person.
Our tours welcome all pilgrims — a valid photo ID (Aadhar or passport) is required for Yatra registration. Hindu residents of McLeod Ganj and Dharamshala frequently join our Char Dham tours. Dietary and accommodation preferences are always accommodated.
Triund Trek (near Dharamshala) can be done as a warmup before heading to Uttarakhand. We then offer the Valley of Flowers or Kedarkantha trek from Haridwar. A combined Himachal–Uttarakhand trek of 10–12 days is very popular.
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