Lamkhaga Pass Trek

Experience the thrill of striding into one state from another in the Lamkhaga Pass trek! A challenging yet scenic trek spanning across 10 days, the Lamkhaga Pass connects Garhwal, Himalayas to Sangla Valley of Himachal Pradesh.

The trail starts from the village of Harsil in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. It takes one across the picturesque Kyarkoti trail. You will cross the Lamkhaga Pass to enter the village of Chitkul in Himachal Pradesh.

Walk along alpine forests of  Cedar, pine and birch and cross little streams along the way. Marvel at the emerald green waters of the Kyarkoti lake.

You may also chance upon large herds of sheep being herded into the meadows for grazing. Most of these are from Bagori Village which is famous for its woolens. Stunning views of Mt Srikanth and numerous unnamed peaks will fill your heart to the brim.

Our staff of experienced and certified guides and porters will ensure that you have a safe experience with us.

And our kitchen staff will whip out delicious vegetarian food for you! Our cozy tents will provide the perfect rest to those aching muscles after a strenous day of trek!

Overview

Lamkhaga Pass connects the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand with the Sangla Valley of Himachal Pradesh.

It is one of those few challenging treks that is picturesque beyond words.

Highlights

  • Well, you get to cross a high altitude Himalayan mountain pass!
  • Start from the picturesque Harsil Valley
  • Add a few days o the itinerary and explore the beauty of Sangla and Kalpa valleys of Himachal Pradesh.

Itinerary

Check in to a hotel. Tonight dinner will be on us!

After a hearty breakfast, we set out on our first day of trek. The trail is fairly flat for the first km after which it is a steep ascent for the next 3km. There is a small temple here that is revered by the locals, Lal Devta Mandir. The presiding deity is worshipped mainly by the villagers of Bagori.
The next 4km are relatively flat and will bring you comfortably to your first camp site for the day. The camp site is under a natural canopy of alpine forests.

Today, we set out after breakfast to the alpine meadow of Kyarkoti. It is an undulating trail of gradual ascents and descents along beautiful meadows.

Today we will trek to the base camp of Lamkhaga Pass.

Today we will acclimatize by gaining some height and then returning to base camp.

Today is the day! We're going to cross the Lamkhaga pass today, standing at 5300m approx. and then trek down to Gundar. We will set up camp here today.

Our descent to Sangla Valley begins. Today we descend to Dumti.

We will descend further to Rani Kanda.

Today we will stride into Chitkul. We're in Himachal Pradesh now!
Overnight in a homestay/guestouse in Chitkul

After breakfast, you depart from Chitkul.

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Cost @ INR 85000 per person + 5% GST

The cost includes

  • 1Night accommodation in Harsil inclusive of breakfast and dinner.
  • All meals during the trek.
  • Services of a Guide and KItchen Staff.
  • Porters to carry common trek equipment.
  • Sleeping tents, kitchen tent, dining tent, toilet tent, sleeping bag, mattresses.
  • Camping permission and fees.
  • Medical Kit with oxygen cylinder.

The cost excludes

  • GST of 5%
  • Accommodation at Chitkul.
  • Transfers to/from Harsil. It can be arranged from Dehradun at an additional cost. Please reach out to us if you need the same.
  • Porters for carrying personal luggage. It can be arranged at an additional cost of INR 900 per day per 10kg load of rucksack.
  • Personal Insurance.
  • Gratuities/Tips
  • Any other expense of a personal nature.

Trip Information

  • Hire a cab from Dehradun to Harsil. Alternatively, reach out to us to arrange the same at an additional cost.
  • Min 6 to Max 15 members
  • 5300m approx.
  • 85000
  • 11
  • Difficult