Chamba-Lahaul Spiti over Kalicho Pass
Kalicho Pass (4980 meters) is the pass named after Local Goddess Bhadrakali and route used by Gaddi Shepherd to Lahaul Valley with their flocks. During the trek you will find the complete difference among the two geographical regions of Himachal Pradesh i.e. Bharmour and Lauhal. The route is difficult and adventurous trek with steep gradient, even well experienced and skilled local people and Gaddi shepherd also respect the grade of the terrain. This trek is one of the most difficult routes of reaching Lahaul valley. Gaddies first take permission to cross the Kalicho Pass from Goddess Bhadrakali, whose temple is at village Banni and Gaddies sacrifice their few sheeps to Goddess to get permission. Before starting the trek we will visit the Banni Devi's temple, which is known for its powerful goddess, all the locals people visit temple before climbing the Kalicho pass. According to local belief the goddess is the protector for the people who are heading towards the high Kalicho pass. The Kali Cho Pass is, arguably, the toughest pass in Himachal Pradesh. only hardcore trekkers walk over this pass. Even the villagers of the nearby villages prefer a bus over this pass because of its extremely tough gradient. Kali Cho is comprised of two words: Kali for the Goddess Kali (Bhawani/BhadraKaali) and Cho means a waterfall.
Trek Itinerary
Day 1 - Bharmour to Bhadra
Early in the morning we will reach a small destination Harchu which is 18 km from Bharmour. We will start trekking from Harchu. After crossing village Plani trail reaches at Village Badgram. After taking lunch at Badgram we will move down towards a stream. After crossing the stream on a wooden bridge the steep climbs start and then ends at Goddess Banni Mata Temple. After resting we will move ahead toward village Bhadra, Bhadra is the last village in this trek. The trek up to village Bhadra is adventurous. Stay for night at village Bhadra.
Day 2-Bhadra to Leundi
Today is an easy walk with couple of steep climbs through lots of small streams, there is small temple at Leundi which is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. Leundi is surrounded by Dark and dense forests and an encounter with the Himalayan Black Bear is also a possibility. We camp here tonight.
DAY-3 Leundi – Bansar Goth ( 10 km )
After reviving body for a night and taking breakfast early in the morning the tough trails start to Bansar Goth through steep climb with ups and downs. We will be crossing a few streams as well. Bansar Goth has a place for night halt and is believed to be the place of Incarnation of Banni Mata. We camp here tonight.
Day 4 - Bansar Goth- Alyas ( Lahesh) ( 7 km )
Base ground of Passes or Camp grounds on both sides of passes are called Alyas locally called Lahesh. After taking breakfast early in the morning at Bansar Goth, we will move ahead to steep and gradual climbs to Alyas which is the base camp for Kalicho Pass. We camp here tonight and enjoy the scenery.
Day 5 Alyas –Alyas Via Kalicho Pass (12 km )
Today's track is totally depending upon the weather and physical condition of tracker. We will wait if the weather is not clear. After light breakfast we start very early in the morning around 4:00 am to ensure that the snow is frozen for easier walking and have to reach the pass top before 12 noon else we have to turn back. It’s the toughest day of the trip to reach on the top of the Kalicho pass and takes around 7 hours. Sudden gain in altitude , vertical climbs & taxing terrain makes it a difficult one. There is small Kali Mata temple at the top of the Kalicho pass. on reaching at the top of the Kalicho Pass, we go down to another side Alyas (Lahesh) carefully on all fours. We camp here on the other side Lahesh tonight.
DAY-6 Alyas –Trilokinath – Udaipur ( 10km)
The descent trail is frozen stream from Alyas and reaches at Famous Trilokinath Temple. We Rest for an hour at temple the trails go down to cross the river and join the main highway to Udaipur. We will stay here at guest house tonight and next day we will leave for Keylong and Manali.
End of Trek
Day 1 - Bharmour to Bhadra
Early in the morning we will reach a small destination Harchu which is 18 km from Bharmour. We will start trekking from Harchu. After crossing village Plani trail reaches at Village Badgram. After taking lunch at Badgram we will move down towards a stream. After crossing the stream on a wooden bridge the steep climbs start and then ends at Goddess Banni Mata Temple. After resting we will move ahead toward village Bhadra, Bhadra is the last village in this trek. The trek up to village Bhadra is adventurous. Stay for night at village Bhadra.
Day 2-Bhadra to Leundi
Today is an easy walk with couple of steep climbs through lots of small streams, there is small temple at Leundi which is dedicated to Goddess Bhadrakali. Leundi is surrounded by Dark and dense forests and an encounter with the Himalayan Black Bear is also a possibility. We camp here tonight.
DAY-3 Leundi – Bansar Goth ( 10 km )
After reviving body for a night and taking breakfast early in the morning the tough trails start to Bansar Goth through steep climb with ups and downs. We will be crossing a few streams as well. Bansar Goth has a place for night halt and is believed to be the place of Incarnation of Banni Mata. We camp here tonight.
Day 4 - Bansar Goth- Alyas ( Lahesh) ( 7 km )
Base ground of Passes or Camp grounds on both sides of passes are called Alyas locally called Lahesh. After taking breakfast early in the morning at Bansar Goth, we will move ahead to steep and gradual climbs to Alyas which is the base camp for Kalicho Pass. We camp here tonight and enjoy the scenery.
Day 5 Alyas –Alyas Via Kalicho Pass (12 km )
Today's track is totally depending upon the weather and physical condition of tracker. We will wait if the weather is not clear. After light breakfast we start very early in the morning around 4:00 am to ensure that the snow is frozen for easier walking and have to reach the pass top before 12 noon else we have to turn back. It’s the toughest day of the trip to reach on the top of the Kalicho pass and takes around 7 hours. Sudden gain in altitude , vertical climbs & taxing terrain makes it a difficult one. There is small Kali Mata temple at the top of the Kalicho pass. on reaching at the top of the Kalicho Pass, we go down to another side Alyas (Lahesh) carefully on all fours. We camp here on the other side Lahesh tonight.
DAY-6 Alyas –Trilokinath – Udaipur ( 10km)
The descent trail is frozen stream from Alyas and reaches at Famous Trilokinath Temple. We Rest for an hour at temple the trails go down to cross the river and join the main highway to Udaipur. We will stay here at guest house tonight and next day we will leave for Keylong and Manali.
End of Trek
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