🏔️ Himachal Pradesh

Chandrakhani Pass Trek Packages

A deeply cultural high-altitude trek that takes you through the beautiful, historic village of Rumsu and right past the sacred birthplace of Malana’s unique civilization.

📅 04 Nights – 05 Days
👥 Groups
⛰ Cultural Wilderness Expedition

Chandrakhani Pass Trek Package

04 Nights – 05 Days · A breathtaking trek through ancient mountain culture and enchanted oak forests that leads to an incredible 12,185-foot ridge line with sweeping views of the entire Pir Panjal range.

₹5,999 / person
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Duration
04N / 05D
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Trek Distance
~24 km
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Best Time
May – October
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Temprature
04 to 20°C
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Difficulty
Moderate
Accommodation
Camps Stay
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Meals
All Meals
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Activity
Bonfire

🗺️ Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 01 — Manali to Rumsu Village (via Naggar)

Drive: A 29 km drive from Manali passing through the heritage town of Naggar, taking approximately 2 hours via private cab or trekker transport.

Altitude Gain: 2,050 m

Meal: Hot lunch and dinner provided at the base camp.

Camp Stay: Overnight stay in shared alpine tents or a base guest house at the Rumsu camp.

Activity: After registration, you will go on a light 1–2 hour acclimatization walk to explore the ancient wooden temples and traditional architecture of Rumsu village.

Day 02 — Rumsu Village to YHAI Naya Tapru Camp

Trek Distance: ~4–5 km hiking

Time Required: 4 hours

Altitude Gain: 3,200 m

The Journey: The trekking begins with a steady upward climb moving away from the villages and deep into the wilderness.

Meal: Fresh breakfast at base camp, packed lunch enjoyed mid-trek at the Ghan Kulhadi clearing and a freshly prepared hot dinner at camp.

Camp Stay: Wilderness camping in tents pitched under the forest canopy.

Highlights: The trail features a moderate incline passing through dense forests filled with oak, pine, fir, and horse chestnut trees, opening up to early panoramic valley views.

Day 03 — YHAI Naya Tapru Camp to Chaklani Camp

Trek Distance: ~2–3 km

Time Required: roughly 3 hours of trekking.

Altitude Gain: 3,463 m

The Journey: A shorter but steeper day designed to help your body adapt to the rising altitude while treating you to expansive open landscapes.

Meal: Hot breakfast, lunch and dinner served right at the mountain campsite.

Camp Stay: High-altitude meadow tent camping at Chaklani.

Highlights: The dense tree line gives way to vast alpine meadows and grassy highlands. A pristine mountain stream flows right past this campsite, providing a serene backdrop for an evening under the stars.

Day 04 — Chaklani Camp to Chanderkhani Pass and back to YHAI Naya Tapru Camp

Trek Distance: ~8 km

Time Required: 7 hours

Altitude Gain: 3,714 m

The Journey: This is the summit day, requiring an early morning start to catch the clearest weather windows and the most spectacular views.

Meal: Early breakfast, packed lunch to be eaten at the pass summit and a warm celebratory dinner at camp.

Camp Stay: Overnight tent stay, returning to the sheltered Naya Tapru campsite.

Highlights: Reaching the ridge lines of Chanderkhani Pass reveals a breathtaking 360-degree panorama of the Pir Panjal, Dhauladhar and Parbati mountain ranges, with prominent views of the majestic Deo Tibba peak.

Day 05 — YHAI Naya Tapru Camp to Rumsu Village & Drive to Manali

Trek Distance / Time Required: ~4–5 km downhill trek / 3 hours

Drive Distance / Time Required: ~29 km / 2 hours

The Journey: The final day is a swift downhill journey tracing your steps back to civilization.

Transport: Private vehicle pick-up from the Rumsu road-head dropping you back at Manali.

Meal: Breakfast at the high camp and a farewell lunch upon reaching the base village.

Camp Stay: High-altitude meadow tent camping at Chaklani.

Tour ends here with happy memories.

📋 Package Details

✅ Inclusions
  • 04 Nights / 05 Days tent accommodation (Twin/Triple sharing - High-quality 3-season or 4-season tents)
  • All meals (4 Breakfast, 5 Lunch, 4 Snacks with tea and 4 Dinner) by high-altitude chefs
  • High-altitude sleeping bags, liners and mats
  • Expert mountaineering guide, cook and camp helpers
  • Horses for camping gear and kitchen essentials
  • Sharing Taxi from Manali to Rumsu Village on day 1 and return on day 5.
❌ Exclusions
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal expenses & tipping
  • Porters and horses for personal luggage
  • Bottled water, soft drinks or alcohol
  • Emergency/evacuation expenses
  • Extra local transportation outside the itinerary
  • 4X4 vehicle upgrades
  • Hiking Poles
  • Anything not explicitly listed as included

📋 Things to Carry

  • Warm and comfortable clothes (layered)
  • Good quality trekking shoes, slippers and extra socks
  • Sunscreen lotion or skin moisturisers (SPF 50+)
  • Water bottles (min 2 litres), backpack and energy bars
  • Sunglasses, camera and power bank for mobile charging
  • Caps or hats for sun protection
  • Personal medication if required

⚠️ Altitude Acclimatization Tip: The biggest single-day altitude jump happens on Day 2 (climbing nearly 3,800 feet). Remember to drink plenty of water, keep your walking pace slow and steady, and avoid sleeping immediately upon reaching the Naya Tapru camp to let your body adjust properly.

📷 Chandrakhani Pass Trek Photo Gallery

Misty green alpine ridge and rocky outcrops on the Chandrakhani Pass trail
Trekker admiring rolling clouds and green mountain meadows on Chandrakhani Pass trek
Panoramic view of layered Himalayan mountain ranges under morning light
Lush green mountain slopes wrapped in low-hanging monsoon clouds
High-altitude alpine tents pitched on green ridge under dramatic cloudy skies
Sacred stone shrine and prayer flags on the mountain crest of Chandrakhani Pass
Steep lush green Himalayan valley blanketed in misty fog
Trekker carrying backpack ascending a forested mountain trail during Chandrakhani Pass trek

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