Chandrakhani Pass Trek 3N/4D
from Visakhapatnam
2.5 hrs by air · 30 hrs by train · All-inclusive from ₹7,500/person · 3 Nights / 4 Days
📲 Get Visakhapatnam Trek Quote on WhatsApp✨ Visakhapatnam's Telugu community has deep ties to the Saptapuri pilgrimage tradition — Haridwar and Char Dham represent the northern pinnacle of their sacred geography, drawing thousands of Vizag families each season.
How to Reach from Visakhapatnam
Your trek starts at Haridwar/Rishikesh. Here's how to get there from Visakhapatnam.
| Route | Visakhapatnam (VTZ) → Dehradun (DED) |
| Duration | 2 hrs 30 min (direct or via Hyderabad) |
| Airlines | IndiGo, Air India |
| Fare | ₹5,000–₹10,000 |
| +Transfer | 54 km · 1 hr from Dehradun airport |
| Train | East Coast Express / Visakhapatnam–Haridwar Express |
| From → To | Visakhapatnam (VSKP) → Haridwar (HW) |
| Duration | 30–32 hrs |
| +Transfer | 54 km · 1 hr from Dehradun airport |
| Distance | 1,800 km |
| Drive time | ~36 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 Visakhapatnam
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 Visakhapatnam — FAQs
Fly from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Dehradun (DED) — about 2.5 hrs direct or via Hyderabad. Then drive 54 km (1 hr) to Haridwar. The overnight train (East Coast Express) takes 30–32 hrs but saves on flight cost.
IndiGo and Air India operate flights from Vizag (VTZ) to Dehradun — some direct, some via Hyderabad. Total air travel is 2–2.5 hrs. Fares range ₹5,000–₹10,000. Book 6–8 weeks ahead for May–June peak season.
Package starts at ₹19,800/person. Add return flights (₹5,000–₹10,000) for a total of ₹25,000–₹32,000 per person. Group discounts of 10% for 6+ pilgrims help offset the flight cost from South India.
Plan 12–14 days: 1 travel day from Vizag to Haridwar, 9–10 days Char Dham Yatra, 1–2 days buffer for weather/road delays, and 1 return travel day. May and September are the most comfortable months.
Yes — helicopter service from Phata/Sersi to Kedarnath costs ₹3,000–₹5,000 one way and takes 15 min. Palki/doli services are available for those who cannot walk. Many Vizag families with elderly parents aged 65–80 complete Kedarnath with our assistance every season.
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