Talang Pass - 4667 Meters
Talang Pass is one the highest and most difficult passes of Dhauladhars and is been seldom used by shepherds and trekkers due to its difficult nature. It rises abrubtly from Kangra Valley making it difficult to negotiate. This pass also involves long walks on Snow. North-West of this pass is the highest peak of the region and Talang serves as the Base Camp for Matter Horn or Gauri Junda Peak (4946 meters). The name of the pass is derived from the local god Talang whose abode is supposed to be at the top of this pass. The trek from dharamshala side begins from near Chamunda/Jia and ends at Holi on the Chamba side. There are two very beautiful lakes near the pass (one is small though and called Dali) while the bigger one is called Arjun ka Talab and is the source of Bander khud. There are many beautiful waterfalls near the pass. This pass offers a commanding view of manimahesh kailash rage and pir panjals. There is a temple at the top of the pass made of rock slabs, cairns, tridents, sothus, bells dedicated to lord Talang.
Trek Itinerary-
Day 1 - Jia-Supdhar Base Camp (2500 meters) (5 hours)
It's an easy but long trail of 16 kilometers from Jia Village (20kms from Dharamshala). We follow the Talang stream coming down the slopes of Dhauladhar. Then the trail crosses and reach another stream and then we after a few kms ascent we reach Supdhar Base Camp. Supdhar is a beautiful open valley an an ideal camping ground. We would see some Gujjar settlements and we will camp here tonight.
Day 2- Supdhar-Gaddi Got (3800 meters)
After several hours of hiking and traversing through criss crossing trails, We reach Gaddi Got, the camp ground as we camp here tonight.
Day 3- Gaddi Got-Karah (3600 Meters) over Talang Pass (9-10 hours)
Trail from Gaddi Got to Talang is a little confusing and stiff, so we need to stay careful and in group as this path has several trails criss-crossing and we might need technical gear if their is snow or the path is slippery. We will reach a Col with an open view of the valley below, we can stop here for refreshment and click pictures. After some difficult climbing we reach top of Talang Pass. Enjoy the view here as we prepare for an equally taxing and tricky descent on the other side towards Karah which is a bowl between the ridges offering a spectacular V shaped view of the Dhauladhars.
Day 4-Karah-Holi (2000 meters) 7-8 hours
Although the last day of our trek, but this portion is no less taxing as we will descent 16 kms into dense forests, alpine grasslands and green fields to reach Majharan Village. From here we take a jeep towards Holi and then further towards Chamba at our guest house.
End of Trek
Day 1 - Jia-Supdhar Base Camp (2500 meters) (5 hours)
It's an easy but long trail of 16 kilometers from Jia Village (20kms from Dharamshala). We follow the Talang stream coming down the slopes of Dhauladhar. Then the trail crosses and reach another stream and then we after a few kms ascent we reach Supdhar Base Camp. Supdhar is a beautiful open valley an an ideal camping ground. We would see some Gujjar settlements and we will camp here tonight.
Day 2- Supdhar-Gaddi Got (3800 meters)
After several hours of hiking and traversing through criss crossing trails, We reach Gaddi Got, the camp ground as we camp here tonight.
Day 3- Gaddi Got-Karah (3600 Meters) over Talang Pass (9-10 hours)
Trail from Gaddi Got to Talang is a little confusing and stiff, so we need to stay careful and in group as this path has several trails criss-crossing and we might need technical gear if their is snow or the path is slippery. We will reach a Col with an open view of the valley below, we can stop here for refreshment and click pictures. After some difficult climbing we reach top of Talang Pass. Enjoy the view here as we prepare for an equally taxing and tricky descent on the other side towards Karah which is a bowl between the ridges offering a spectacular V shaped view of the Dhauladhars.
Day 4-Karah-Holi (2000 meters) 7-8 hours
Although the last day of our trek, but this portion is no less taxing as we will descent 16 kms into dense forests, alpine grasslands and green fields to reach Majharan Village. From here we take a jeep towards Holi and then further towards Chamba at our guest house.
End of Trek
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