The Baralacha La (4,800m) is a double pass. It marks the
divide between the main Himalayas and Lahaul Range, and also between
Himalayas and the Baralacha Range, which extends north to the Zanskar. The
mountain ranges provide an impressive backdrop, and a night's camping will
afford fine views.
ITINERARY
| Day-1 |
Dalhousie
to Khajjiar, 1,951m, Distance 20-km. Either
via Kalatop or diret through thick forest and the wild life sanctuary. |
| Day-2 |
Khajjiar to
Chamba, 9,96m, Distance
18-km. Descend and have good view of distant mountains and Ravi valley
down below. |
| Day-3 |
Chamba
to Kalhel, 1,230m, Distance 55-km journey by bus. |
| Day-4 |
Kalhel to Tikri, 1,615m, Distance 16-km.
After crossing Chanju Nallah, the trek rises and goes to Tikri. |
| Day-5 |
Tikri to Chanju, 2,135m, Distance 20-km.
Easy walking and then ascending the Charar Nallah through Bagal and
Bhula Villages. |
| Day-6 |
Chanju to Bhangor, 2,450m, Distance 14-km.
After crossing 2 streams the route goes through dense forest; lovely
walking. |
| Day-7 |
Bhangor to Sillagharat, 1,830, Distance
12-km. Climb to the Pass and then descend to the other side for a night
camp in the Pangi Valley. |
| Day-8 |
Sillagharat to
Chamba, 9,96m, Distance
20-km. Trek down along Hul Nallah. One has to cross and recross it many
times. |
