Although, Himachal has a plenty of trek route, the valley of Chamba is unique. Another demanding route is the one that crosses Kugti Pass, at an awesome altitude of 5,040m. From Hadsar, an hour by bus from Bharmour, the path follows the River Budhil for 12-km to Kugti, known for fine Yak milk and curds.
Altitude: 5,040m (Kugti Pass, highest points).
Duration: 19 Nights/ 20 days.
Best Tiem : Mid June-Sep.
Grade : Challenging, while crossing the Pass.
Places Visit : Arrival Delhi-Pathankot (Train)-Dalhausie -Khajjiar- Chamba- Bharmour- Hadsar -Kugti - Duggi Caves-Alyas-Khardu-Shansha-Udaipur-Manali-Nalagarh-Delhi Dep.
Day 01: Arrival Delhi: On arrival at Delhi airport, meet and greet by our reprensentative, drive to hotel for rest of the night.
Day 02: Delhi : Morning time leisure for, after lunch Old Delhi sightseeing, visit Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Gandhi Musolieum, and Government building as India Gate, Indian Parliament & President Palace (Rastapati Bhavan) overnight hotel.
Day 03: Delhi-Pathankot (Train)-Dalhausie (Drive): Early morning t catch train to Pathankot, ETD 0700 hrs, on arrival at Pathankot ETA 1300 hrs. meet to our local representative, drive to Dalhausie, check in hotel rest of the time free.
Day 04: Dalhousie- Khajjiar,(1,951m) After early breakfast commence trek to Khajjiar, direct through thick forests and the wild life sanctuary. On arrival at camping site take camp, tea, coffees and snacks will be ready. Rest of the time surrounding . (5-6 hrs trek).
Day 05: Khajjiar- Chamba,( 996m): After breakfast commence descend trek to Chamba, en route enjoy a good view of distinct mountains and Ravi valley down below. Overnight at camp (5-6 hrs trek).
Day 07: Chamba- Bharmour (2130m): After breakfast, drive to Bharmour, via Rakh, Durghati and other villages. Visit old temples and other buildings of old capital of Chamba. Overnight at camp (2-3 hrs drive, 3 hrs trek).
Day 08: Bharmour- Hadsar (2,317m), After an early breakfast start trek to Hadsar. The route is along different terra up and down through forests. Overnight at camp (5-6 hrs trek).
Day 09: Hadsar-Kugti (2,640m): An early breakfast, commence trek to Kugti, the route is along the Budhil stream with many ups and downs through green forests. Overnight at camp (6-7 hrs trek).
Day 10: Kugti - Duggi Caves (3354m): Amidst the green valley and panoramic view, Kartic temple at Keling is worth a visit. Kailash peak is also visible from here. Overnight at camp, (5-6 hrs trek).
Day 11: Duggi-Alyas (3660m): After breakfast start trek to Alyas tough route. At Kudi there is a big grassy plateau and a stone hut. Overnight at camp (7-8 hrs trek).
Day 12: Alyas-Khardu(3550m): After breakfast start trek to a steep ascent to Pass and then steep descent after the Pass. Overnight at camp. (5-6 hrs trek).
Day 13: Khardu –Shansha (2950m): A rough trek over stones and loose boulders. From here either go to Keylong or return to Udaipur via Triloknath. Overnight at guest house or camp (5-6 hrs trek).
Day 14: Shansha-Udaipur (2560m): After breakfast take jeeps or bus to drive Udaipur. On arrival check in guest house for overnight. Rest of the time visit temple and local village.
Day 15: Udaipur : Full day local valley excursion. Overnight at hotel or guest house.
Day 16: Udaipur-Manlai : Early in the morning drive to Manali through the Lahaul valley and Rohatang Pass (3990m), on arrival check in hotel for overnight.
Day 17: Manali : Full day local sightseeing or relax (visit Nagar Castle, Jagatsukh Temple, Vashist hot Spring, Hadimba Temple and local market overnight at hotel.
Day 18: Manali-Nalagarh : Early in the morning drive to Nalagarh, on arrival check in hotel, the heritage hotel was the fort in 11th century built by Raja Ajay Chand.
Day 19: Nalagarh-Delhi : Morning take train to Delhi, on arrival check in hotel rest of the time leisure for individual activities. Overnight at hotel.
Day 20: Delhi Dep. : Morning free, Pm commence New Delhi sightseeing visit, Qutab Minar, Humayun’s Tomb, Lotus Temple, and local market. After dinner drive to International airport. End of Tour.
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