As Rohtang pass is a
gateway to Lahaul so Kunzum pass is
the gateway to Spiti from
Kulu &
Lahaul. After crossing
Rohtang pass and driving 20-kms, one has
to turn right from Gramphoo. While going to this pass, the panoramic view
of Bara-Sigri glacier, known as the second longest glacier in the world,
is enthrilling and inspiring.
There
is a temple at the top of this pass dedicated to Goddess Durga. After
seeing this pass one can drive to Batal for a night stay in the Rest
House. The view from the top is breathtaking. On one side is the Spiti
valley and to the other are numerous Chandra-Bhaga range peaks.
On way back from Gramphoo one can either return to Manali, 71-kms or can
go to Leh via Keylong, Darcha, Baralacha La,
Sarchu, Tanglang La by road. From Tandi, 8-km short of Keylong one can
also drive to Pangi valley along the Chenab River to Udaipur, Trilokinath
and Tindi and thereafter by trekking to Killar. From Killar to
Chamba/
Dalhousie/
Delhi or to Kishtwar-
Jammu-
Delhi .
CLOTHING
Cotton in summer and woollen in winter.