Chandrakhani Pass Trek 3N/4D
from Mandi
5 hrs by road · 7 hrs via Chandigarh · All-inclusive from ₹7,500/person · 3 Nights / 4 Days
📲 Get Mandi Trek Quote on WhatsApp✨ Mandi — Himachal's cultural capital known as Choti Kashi — has 81 ancient Shiva temples. Mandi is on the Kullu Valley circuit and remarkably close to Haridwar at just 250 km. Many Mandi pilgrims drive directly to Haridwar for Char Dham.
How to Reach from Mandi
Your trek starts at Haridwar/Rishikesh. Here's how to get there from Mandi.
| Route | Kullu-Manali (KUU) → Delhi (DEL) → Dehradun (DED) |
| Duration | 2.5 hrs total |
| Airlines | Alliance Air, IndiGo (via Delhi) |
| Fare | ₹4,000–₹9,000 |
| +Transfer | Drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh route (230 km from Mandi) |
| Train | Himachal Express — Pathankot to Chandigarh + Shatabdi |
| From → To | Mandi → Chandigarh → Haridwar → Haridwar (HW) |
| Duration | 7–8 hrs total |
| +Transfer | Drive to Haridwar via Rishikesh route (230 km from Mandi) |
| Distance | 250 km |
| Drive time | ~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 Mandi
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 Mandi — FAQs
Drive via Mandi → Pandoh → Kiratpur Sahib → Ropar → Saharanpur → Haridwar — approximately 250 km, 5 hours. Direct road trip is the most practical option. The scenic NH5 makes it a comfortable drive.
Yes — many Mandi families do Char Dham first, then return via Manali for 2 days. A 14-day combined Char Dham + Manali itinerary is our most popular HP package.
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