Chandrakhani Pass Trek 3N/4D
from Thrissur
3 hrs by air · 38 hrs by train · All-inclusive from ₹7,500/person · 3 Nights / 4 Days
📲 Get Thrissur Trek Quote on WhatsApp✨ Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala and home of the famous Pooram festival, is a city of deep religious expression — its Hindu families have been known to undertake Char Dham Yatra as a family obligation honoring ancestral vows.
How to Reach from Thrissur
Your trek starts at Haridwar/Rishikesh. Here's how to get there from Thrissur.
| Route | Cochin (COK) → Dehradun (DED) |
| Duration | 2 hrs 50 min via Hyderabad |
| Airlines | IndiGo, Air India |
| Fare | ₹5,500–₹10,500 |
| +Transfer | 54 km · 1 hr from Dehradun airport |
| Train | Kerala Express / Sabari Express |
| From → To | Thrissur (TCR) → Haridwar (HW) |
| Duration | 38–40 hrs |
| +Transfer | 54 km · 1 hr from Dehradun airport |
| Distance | 2,530 km |
| Drive time | ~44 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 Thrissur
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 Thrissur — FAQs
Drive 75 km to Cochin International Airport (COK) and fly to Dehradun via Hyderabad — about 3 hrs total flying time. Then drive 1 hr to Haridwar. Alternatively, board the Kerala Express from Thrissur (TCR) for a 38–40 hr train journey.
May–June and September–October are ideal. The Thrissur Pooram is in April–May, so many families complete Pooram celebrations and then depart for Char Dham in late May. September–October is excellent for clear mountain views.
The Char Dham route is primarily North Indian vegetarian cuisine. We request rice-based meals wherever available for our Kerala guests. Haridwar itself has several South Indian restaurants near Har Ki Pauri.
Package: ₹19,800/person. Return flights Cochin–Dehradun via Hyderabad: ₹5,500–₹10,500. Cochin airport cab from Thrissur: ₹1,000–₹1,500 return. Total: ₹27,000–₹34,000/person. Group discounts for 6+ pilgrims.
Yes — DGCA-approved helicopter services (₹3,000–₹5,000 one way) can be pre-booked. We recommend pre-booking helicopter slots for Kerala pilgrims as they fill 2–3 months ahead of season. Contact us at booking time.
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