Detailed Route
Lamkhaga Pass Expedition Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A spectacular but deadly transition from the Garhwal Himalayas into the Kinnaur valley.
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Duration
10 Days
Total Distance
78 KM
Max Altitude
17,320 FT
Trek Type
linear
Altitude Profile
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Points show end-of-day camp altitude. Summit days show peak altitude reached.
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Uttarkashi (UK) and Reckong Peo (HP)
Documents
Passport/Aadhar, Medical Fitness Certificate, Passport size photos, Police Verification (sometimes)
Foreign Nationals
Foreigners need a special permit from the Ministry of Home Affairs or District Magistrate. Must travel in groups of at least 4.
One-Way Traverse Logistics
⚠️ Point of No Return
After Day 6, evacuation is only possible forward towards the destination valley.
Day by Day Breakdown
Drive Dehradun to Harsil
A long drive into the Garhwal Himalayas along the Bhagirathi river. Harsil serves as the final roadhead and permits checkpost.
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Staying At
Trek Harsil to Kyarkoti
Gradual climb through dense pine and cedar forests along the Jadh Ganga river. The tree line begins to thin out.
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Trek Kyarkoti to Lamkhaga Base Camp 1
Leaving the tree line completely behind, entering the terminal moraine zone. The landscape turns barren and rocky.
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Trek Base 1 to Advance Base Camp (ABC)
Tough walking over boulders and ice streams. First clear views of the Jalandhari glacier and the surrounding peaks.
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Acclimatization and Skills Training at ABC
Essential rest day. Practice using microspikes/crampons, ice axe techniques, and roping up on the lower glacier.
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Trek ABC to High Camp
Entering the world of perma-frost. Camp is pitched on a cold, glacial platform right at the foot of the pass.
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Pass Day: High Camp to Rani Kanda via Lamkhaga Pass
The monumental push. Start at 2:00 AM. Brutal 60-degree ice climb to the pass and a dangerous, steep scree descent into Himachal.
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Descent Rani Kanda to Chitkul
A relatively relaxed walk into the beautiful Baspa valley, arriving at the first Indian village of Chitkul for a hot meal.
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Drive Chitkul to Shimla
Long 10-hour drive back through the Kinnaur valley towards Shimla, marking the end of the expedition.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Camp-by-Camp Details
Harsil
Start Town
Water
Piped Water
Night Temp
10°C
Toilet
Western
Advance Base Camp
High Camp
Water
Glacier melt
Wind
High
Night Temp
-8°C
Toilet
Dry Pit / Leave No Trace
Rani Kanda
recovery_camp
Water
Stream
Wind
Medium
Night Temp
-2°C
Toilet
Dry Pit
Navigation & Route Data
Key Waypoints
Critical Navigation Notes
The glacier changes constantly. Do not rely entirely on old GPX tracks; visual route finding around crevasses is mandatory.
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This encyclopedia entry for Lamkhaga Pass Expedition is curated from a mix of public survey records, first-hand climber accounts, and official permit logs. However, mountains are dynamic. If you have been on this route recently and noticed a change in terrain, water availability, or local regulations, we want to hear from you.
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