Chamba-Kangra over Thamsar Pass
TThamsar Pass at 4700 meters has a romantic appeal paralleled by none. Leading to a village of 400 people, over a centuries old mule trail, its your pass to bliss. There are some makeshift shops on the way, 2 beautiful lakes on either side of the pass, Pir Panjals, 3 sister peaks above Panhartoo, lush green meadows with fabulous yellow flowers and a few waterfalls. Many streams rising on slopes of the Bara Bhanghal Range unite here to form the Ravi River. This trail provides an insight into the life of Gaddi People living in the valley. Thamsar pass to Bara Bhanghal is one of the most pleasant and scenic treks in the Dhauladhar region. The trek to Bara Bhangal from here is long tiring and risky. Certain portions are very dangerous as the path traverses on steep rock faces, above deep gorges of several hundred meters over the river. At many places only half foothold is possible. We carry ropes, carabines and pit-ons (rock anchors) for climbers safety.
Trek Itinerary
Day 1 We reach Holi and drive our way across Nayagram on jeeps. We camp here tonight.
Day 2- Nayagram-Dhardi (3-4 hours)
Its a long of 26 kilometers. The path involves many ups and downs that are tiring. The trail goes down to Ravi river after crossing Nayagram village and goes through many ups and downs and scenic views and streams before reaching our camping site near Dhardi Village. There is enough camping space and water source here.
Day 3- Dhardi-Khanar (4-5 hours)
It is a long walk today from Dhardi to Khanar the last village of Chamba district, there are a couple of risky portions too. As we reach Khanar we find a small village and a temple. Its a beautiful village located on a hillside. We enjoy the villagers hospitality here and enjoy sumptous food with campfire.
Day 4- Khanar to Bhara Bhangal (2541 meters) (6-8 hours)
Again a long day with a distance of 18 kilometers towards Bhara Bhangal. This trail also need technical skills and negotiations through difficult patches with great care. There are many sharp ridges and steep rock faces. After a long haul we can see the fields of Bhara Bhangal a beautiful village located at the confluence of Ravi River and Kalihini Stream around a thick grove of deodar forests. We camp here tonight for a well deserving rest day.
Day 5- Bhara Bhangal to Marh (4 hours)
Today's day is easy as we traverse through a well defined trail as well as mule path towards Bhara Bhangal. We cross Ravi River and Kalihini stream over a wooden bridges, before path starts climbing up at a moderate grade. We cross a traditional campsite at Udeg located on the snout of a glacier, and a traditional food shop around a rock shelter. We have lunch here and proceed towards Marh which is a small camping area with rock shelter made by Goats Men or Gaddis. We camp here tonight.
Day 6- Marh to Panihardu Over Thamsar Pass (8 hours)
We have to start very early today at 4:30 Am, as the weather becomes unpredictable very soon here. Its a 5-6 hours climb to the top from here with some steep portions while enjoying the beautiful views of Dhauladhars, although its much easier than the trail from Dhardi-Khanar or Khanar-Bhara Bhangal. We get to see a beautiful glacial lakes below the pass. Atop the pass we can enjoy the beautiful views of Dhauladhars and Pir Panjal Mountain Ranges. Once we cross the pass there is a steep descent on the Kangra side, which we will cross over to reach Bharpal Got, a camping site for Shepherds. From there it descends down to Panihardu where we will find many seasonal shops providing food and shelter. We camp here tonight.
Day 7- Panihardu-Plachak (3 hours)
It's an easy trek and a pleasure to walk all the way from here. We can reach "Billing" the famous paragliding site of Kangra via Rajgundha or beautiful valley of Barot famous for for Angling via Badagran. We camp at Plachak today and relax by lazing around.
Day 8- Plachak to Rajgundha (4 hours)
We reach Rajgundha village (2500 meters), a beautiflul village surrounded by potata fields and vegetable plantations. We can camp here tonight or proceed towards Billing which is one of the best sites for Paragliding in the World. Recently World Paragliding Championship was held in Billing in October 2015, We rest here as our vehicles will pick us from here towards Bir a beautiful village inhabited by Tibetans and home to famous Monasteries and Tibetan Restaurants. It doubles up as a Landing Site for Paragliders in Billing and has recently becoming a coveted Tourist destination heavily promoted by Himachal Government as a destination for adventure Sports. We stay here tonight in our Hotels.
End of Trek
Day 1 We reach Holi and drive our way across Nayagram on jeeps. We camp here tonight.
Day 2- Nayagram-Dhardi (3-4 hours)
Its a long of 26 kilometers. The path involves many ups and downs that are tiring. The trail goes down to Ravi river after crossing Nayagram village and goes through many ups and downs and scenic views and streams before reaching our camping site near Dhardi Village. There is enough camping space and water source here.
Day 3- Dhardi-Khanar (4-5 hours)
It is a long walk today from Dhardi to Khanar the last village of Chamba district, there are a couple of risky portions too. As we reach Khanar we find a small village and a temple. Its a beautiful village located on a hillside. We enjoy the villagers hospitality here and enjoy sumptous food with campfire.
Day 4- Khanar to Bhara Bhangal (2541 meters) (6-8 hours)
Again a long day with a distance of 18 kilometers towards Bhara Bhangal. This trail also need technical skills and negotiations through difficult patches with great care. There are many sharp ridges and steep rock faces. After a long haul we can see the fields of Bhara Bhangal a beautiful village located at the confluence of Ravi River and Kalihini Stream around a thick grove of deodar forests. We camp here tonight for a well deserving rest day.
Day 5- Bhara Bhangal to Marh (4 hours)
Today's day is easy as we traverse through a well defined trail as well as mule path towards Bhara Bhangal. We cross Ravi River and Kalihini stream over a wooden bridges, before path starts climbing up at a moderate grade. We cross a traditional campsite at Udeg located on the snout of a glacier, and a traditional food shop around a rock shelter. We have lunch here and proceed towards Marh which is a small camping area with rock shelter made by Goats Men or Gaddis. We camp here tonight.
Day 6- Marh to Panihardu Over Thamsar Pass (8 hours)
We have to start very early today at 4:30 Am, as the weather becomes unpredictable very soon here. Its a 5-6 hours climb to the top from here with some steep portions while enjoying the beautiful views of Dhauladhars, although its much easier than the trail from Dhardi-Khanar or Khanar-Bhara Bhangal. We get to see a beautiful glacial lakes below the pass. Atop the pass we can enjoy the beautiful views of Dhauladhars and Pir Panjal Mountain Ranges. Once we cross the pass there is a steep descent on the Kangra side, which we will cross over to reach Bharpal Got, a camping site for Shepherds. From there it descends down to Panihardu where we will find many seasonal shops providing food and shelter. We camp here tonight.
Day 7- Panihardu-Plachak (3 hours)
It's an easy trek and a pleasure to walk all the way from here. We can reach "Billing" the famous paragliding site of Kangra via Rajgundha or beautiful valley of Barot famous for for Angling via Badagran. We camp at Plachak today and relax by lazing around.
Day 8- Plachak to Rajgundha (4 hours)
We reach Rajgundha village (2500 meters), a beautiflul village surrounded by potata fields and vegetable plantations. We can camp here tonight or proceed towards Billing which is one of the best sites for Paragliding in the World. Recently World Paragliding Championship was held in Billing in October 2015, We rest here as our vehicles will pick us from here towards Bir a beautiful village inhabited by Tibetans and home to famous Monasteries and Tibetan Restaurants. It doubles up as a Landing Site for Paragliders in Billing and has recently becoming a coveted Tourist destination heavily promoted by Himachal Government as a destination for adventure Sports. We stay here tonight in our Hotels.
End of Trek
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We will provide trained Hindi and English speaking guide and proper backup and safety along with great food and camping. Please inquire and fill the form below to book.
Per day cost will be upwards of 2000/-per person on per day basis and can be negotiated based on group size and facilities.
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