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Darati Pass Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A meticulously structured 6-day journey commencing at Chamba and completing at Manali. The trail progresses naturally through diverse climate zones, offering proper acclimatization milestones, scenic ridge highlights, and beautiful, high-value campsite locations.
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
6 Days
Total Distance
53 KM
Max Altitude
15,400 FT
Trek Type
linear
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Tisa / Bhanudi
Documents
Aadhar/Passport
Foreign Nationals
A passport check is strictly enforced when moving into Lahaul/Pangi.
Foreigner Process
Police checkposts.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
8,500 ft
Day Gain
+5,300 ft
Drive to Hadsar & Trek to Kugti Village
After navigating the winding roads to the Tisa block, disembark and push immediately into the steep, heavily forested flanks of the Pir Panjal. The path here is thick with undergrowth.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The vehicle route narrows into a forested trail following the Budhil River.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRiver Crossings
Plan to cross early in the day before snowmelt swells the water levels. Unclip backpack waist belts before crossing.
Camp Alt
11,500 ft
Day Gain
+3,000 ft
Reach High Meadow
Ascend ruthlessly out of the trees onto the high alpine pastures. These are 60-degree grass slopes where footing is critical. Eventually settle near a seasonal Gaddi encampment.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The Kugti settlement broadens into a forested ascent leading to an alpine meadow.
Camp Alt
13,500 ft
Day Gain
+2,000 ft
Reach Alyas Base Camp
A shorter but deeply tiring day navigating massive boulders and loose scree to reach the final staging ground immediately beneath the Darati headwall. The temperature drops dramatically here.
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
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
12,000 ft
Day Gain
-1,500 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Cross Descend To Darati Pass
Embark before dawn. Scramble up the final 1,900 feet of loose rock and snow. The summit offers a staggering view of the Pangi gorge. Descending the northern face requires kicking steps down steep, firm snowbanks into the arid Lahaul/Pangi transition zone.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The route crosses the watershed, crossing the rocky Darati Pass into the Pangi valley.
Field Notes
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
8,500 ft
Day Gain
-3,500 ft
Reach Tindi
A knee-grinding descent walking off the high mountain shoulders down to the mighty Chenab river. Arrive at Tindi, deeply embedded in the Pangi valley.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The high alpine meadows narrow into forested river terraces as tree line vegetation reappears in the lower mountain river corridor.
Field Notes
KEY ACTIONRiver Crossings
Plan to cross early in the day before snowmelt swells the water levels. Unclip backpack waist belts before crossing.
Camp Alt
6,500 ft
Day Gain
-2,000 ft
Trek to Rapé Roadhead & Drive to Keylong / Manali
Board waiting 4x4s. Drive eastwards out of the Pangi gorge, passing through Udaipur into Lahaul, and finally crossing beneath the Rohtang range to exit the Himalayas at Manali.
Key Landmarks
The high alpine meadows narrow into forested river terraces as tree line vegetation reappears in the lower Chandra and Bhaga valleys.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Udaipur & Miyar Valley
+2 DaysStop at Udaipur to visit the famous wooden Mrikula Devi temple before heading into the stunning Miyar Valley.
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