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Chobia Pass Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
Connects the Chamba valley with the remote Lahaul region over ancient Gaddi shepherd trails.
Standard RouteThis is the baseline pacing strategy for this expedition. Expedition leaders frequently modify rotation schedules, add reserve weather days, or adjust high camps based on real-time mountain conditions. Consult the operator's expedition dossier for their precise approach.
Duration
6 Days
Total Distance
47 KM
Max Altitude
16,293 FT
Trek Type
linear
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Bharmour Forest HQ
Documents
Medical Certificate, Rescue Insurance, Aadhar
Foreign Nationals
A passport check is required in Lahaul upon exit.
Foreigner Process
Must check in at local police stations.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
One-Way Traverse Logistics
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
8,000 ft
Day Gain
+1,000 ft
Drive to Chobia Trailhead and Trek to Chobia Village
A short drive followed by a walk into the ancient, culturally rich Chobia village. Use this day to organize porters and finalize all technical gear.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The drive ascends from the plains into the Ravi river basin before transitioning to a short ascent to Chobia.
Camp Alt
10,500 ft
Day Gain
+2,500 ft
Trek Chobia Village to Baggi / Dalotu
A steep ascent leaving civilization entirely. The trail winds through incredibly thick and dark deodar and pine forests. You are deeply inside the wilderness now.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Camp Alt
13,500 ft
Day Gain
+3,000 ft
Trek Dalotu to Alyas (Chamba Basecamp)
Break the treeline and enter the alpine zone. The trail is replaced by massive boulder-hopping alongside glacial streams. Establish base camp as close to the glacier snout as safety permits.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Vegetation gives way to barren glacial debris as the route enters the expansive moraine basin and ablation zone of the glaciated upper watershed.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONHelmet Mandatory
Helmet mandatory. Move quickly and quietly through the rockfall zone without stopping to rest.
KEY ACTIONRiver Crossings
Plan to cross early in the day before snowmelt swells the water levels. Unclip backpack waist belts before crossing.
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
13,000 ft
Day Gain
-500 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Summit Chobia Pass
Start at 2 AM. Rope up to cross the fractured glacier. The final 1,000 feet require kicking steps into a steep snow wall. At the summit, the environment changes instantly to red, dry rock. Descend a dangerously loose scree slope into Lahaul.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The route crosses the pass crest at Chobia Pass, dropping into the barren Lahaul valley basin.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRoped Travel
Requires roped glacier travel.
KEY ACTIONStart Early
Start before sunrise to ensure snow bridges remain solid.
KEY ACTIONHelmet Mandatory
Helmet mandatory. Move quickly and quietly through the rockfall zone without stopping to rest.
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
9,000 ft
Day Gain
-4,000 ft
Trek Lahaul Base to Triloknath / Rapé
A massive, hot walk through the dust and stark beauty of Lahaul. Arrive at the famous Triloknath temple (revered by both Hindus and Buddhists), marking the end of the expedition.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The high alpine pass descends into the Lahaul valley basin at Triloknath.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONHelmet Mandatory
Helmet mandatory. Move quickly and quietly through the rockfall zone without stopping to rest.
Camp Alt
6,500 ft
Day Gain
-2,500 ft
Drive Triloknath to Manali via Keylong
Drive through the Chenab valley toward Keylong before crossing beneath the Rohtang range via the Atal Tunnel into Kullu valley and Manali.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The motorable road navigates deeper into the Beas river corridor, where the landscape transitions from lower foothills into the steep, lush deodar forests.
Expedition Extensions & Add-ons
Zanskar Highway
+3 DaysDon't stop in Manali. Turn north at Keylong and drive the grueling highway all the way into Zanskar and Ladakh.
Camp-by-Camp Details
Village Homestay or Tents
camp
Forest Clearing
camp
Alyas Rocky Flats
camp
Lahaul High Desert Camp
camp
Guesthouse / Homestay
camp
Manali
camp
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