Charang La Pass Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route

Detailed Route

Charang La Pass Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps

Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.

Duration

7 Days

Total Distance

65 KM

Max Altitude

17,320 FT

Trek Type

linear

Day by Day Breakdown

Day 1
Hrs
250 KM
drive
9,700 FT
Reckong PeoLambar

Drive: Reckong Peo to Lambar

Drive along the Sutlej and then up the remote Tidong valley gorge.

Day 2
Hrs
14 KM
trek
11,300 FT
LambarCharang

Trek: Lambar to Charang Village

Gradual trek to the last inhabited village in the valley.

Day 3
Hrs
8 KM
trek
14,500 FT
CharangCharang

Acclimatization at Charang

Visit the 11th-century Rangrik monastery and acclimatize.

Day 4
Hrs
6 KM
trek
17,200 FT
CharangLalanti

Trek: Charang to Lalanti

Trek through high meadows used by local shepherds.

Day 5
Hrs
12 KM
trek
11,300 FT
LalantiCharang La Base Camp

Trek: Lalanti to Base Camp

A short but grueling walk into the moraine zone below the pass.

Day 6🏔️ Pass Crossing
Hrs
14 KM
climb
9,700 FT
Base CampChitkul

Pass Crossing: Base Camp to Chitkul via Charang La

A massive 12-14 hour day. The ascent is on unstable scree and snow. The descent to Chitkul is incredibly steep and demands high knee endurance.

Day 7
Hrs
250 KM
drive
8,000 FT
ChitkulShimla/Reckong Peo

Departure from Chitkul

Drive out of the beautiful Baspa valley.

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