Chanderkhani Pass Trek
Parvati Valley from above. An ancient trading route with jaw-dropping Kullu panoramas.
Kullu, Himachal Pradesh · 5 days · Groups of 6–12
Highlights
- →Chanderkhani Pass — Parvati Valley on one side, Kullu Valley on the other
- →Naggar Castle views — one of Himachal's finest forts
- →Malana village approach — mysterious, closed society, incredible setting
- →Dense deodar and silver oak forests to the treeline
- →Almost no other trekkers — genuinely off the radar
Day-by-day Itinerary
Manali → Naggar → Rumsu
Drive to Naggar. Trek to Rumsu village — the gateway.
Rumsu → Khirganga Meadow
Through deodar forest. Opens to alpine meadow with first pass views.
Khirganga → Chanderkhani Pass
Summit day. Views of Deo Tibba and the entire Kullu-Parvati divide.
Descend towards Malana area → camp
Dramatic descent. Views of Malana village far below. Camp in forest.
Drive back to Manali
Exit and drive to Manali. Trek ends.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 5 breakfast
- ✓Camping gear
- ✓Guide + support staff
- ✓Transport: Manali to Manali
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Manali
- ✗Malana village entry fee if visited
- ✗Travel insurance
FAQs
Can we enter Malana village?
Malana has strict customs — touching locals or their property is considered pollution. We observe from a respectful distance but do not trek through the village.
Logistics
Meeting point
Manali Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Trip ends
Manali Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Minimum age
16 years
Fitness required
Moderate — manageable for active beginners
Starting from
₹13,000
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: September 2026
Secure payment via Razorpay · UPI, cards, net banking