Chanshal Pass Traverse
Himachal's forgotten 4,520m pass. Shimla district's highest point, crossed by almost nobody on foot.
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · 5 days · Groups of 6–12
Highlights
- →Chanshal Pass — highest point in Shimla district, jeep road exists but trekkers are rare
- →Rohru valley on one side, Jubbal valley on the other
- →Open high-altitude grasslands with no crowd
- →Chanshal lake — small tarn at the pass
- →Apple region below — entire valley is orchard country
Day-by-day Itinerary
Drive: Shimla → Rohru
Pabbar Valley base.
Rohru → forest camp
Into the forest above the valley.
Forest → Chanshal Pass
High meadow. Pass at 4,520m. Lake at the top.
Chanshal → Jubbal side descent
New valley, apple orchards far below.
Drive: Jubbal → Shimla
Trek ends.
What's included
- ✓All meals Day 1 dinner to Day 5 breakfast
- ✓Camping gear
- ✓Local guide
- ✓Transport: Shimla to Rohru and back
Not included
- ✗Personal travel to/from Shimla
- ✗Travel insurance
FAQs
Is there a road over the pass?
Yes — a rough jeep road. But we trek it, which means walking through the high meadows instead of bouncing past them in 30 minutes. Completely different experience.
Logistics
Meeting point
Shimla ISBT Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Trip ends
Shimla ISBT Bus Stand, Himachal Pradesh
Minimum age
15 years
Fitness required
Moderate — sustained altitude gain
Starting from
₹14,500
per person, all inclusive
Next batch: July 2026
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