Chandrakhani Pass Trek 3N/4D
from Thiruvananthapuram
3 hrs by air · 42 hrs by train · All-inclusive from ₹7,500/person · 3 Nights / 4 Days
📲 Get Thiruvananthapuram Trek Quote on WhatsApp✨ Thiruvananthapuram's Nair and Brahmin communities follow a rich pilgrimage culture spanning Sabarimala, Guruvayur, and beyond — Char Dham represents the ultimate northern pilgrimage completing a pan-India sacred circuit.
How to Reach from Thiruvananthapuram
Your trek starts at Haridwar/Rishikesh. Here's how to get there from Thiruvananthapuram.
| Route | Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) → Dehradun (DED) |
| Duration | 3 hrs via Hyderabad or Mumbai |
| Airlines | IndiGo, Air India |
| Fare | ₹6,000–₹12,000 |
| +Transfer | 54 km · 1 hr from Dehradun airport |
| Train | Kerala Express / Thiruvananthapuram–Haridwar Express |
| From → To | Thiruvananthapuram Central (TVC) → Haridwar (HW) |
| Duration | 42–44 hrs |
| +Transfer | 54 km · 1 hr from Dehradun airport |
| Distance | 2,700 km |
| Drive time | ~50 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 Thiruvananthapuram
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 Thiruvananthapuram — FAQs
Fly from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) via Hyderabad or Mumbai to Dehradun (DED) — about 3 hrs total flying time — then drive 54 km to Haridwar (1 hr). The train (Kerala Express) takes 42–44 hrs — for budget-conscious pilgrims.
Package: ₹19,800/person. Return flights from Trivandrum to Dehradun: ₹6,000–₹12,000. Total: ₹27,000–₹35,000 per person. Group bookings (6+ pilgrims) get 10% off the package.
IndiGo and Air India with connections via Hyderabad or Mumbai. Book 6–8 weeks ahead for May–June Yatra season. Flying on weekdays (Tuesday–Thursday) often yields better fares.
Sabarimala season (Nov–Jan) and Char Dham season (May–Nov) overlap only briefly. Many Kerala families complete Sabarimala in December–January and plan Char Dham for the following May–June.
North Indian vegetarian food (dal, rice, roti, sabzi) is served throughout. We note Kerala pilgrims' dietary preferences at booking and wherever possible arrange rice-based meals. Our Haridwar base accommodation includes South Indian breakfast options.
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