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Lamkhaga Pass Expedition expedition
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10 Days17,329ft maxUttarakhandChallenging

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About Lamkhaga Pass Expedition

10 Days
17,329 FT
Challenging

Lamkhaga Pass at 17,336 ft is an ancient high-altitude trade route connecting the Har Ki Dun Valley in Uttarakhand with the Baspa Valley in Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. This 8-day expert-level traverse crosses a glaciated high pass with views of Swargarohini, Bandarpoonch, and the Kinnaur ranges in both directions — a true trans-Himalayan crossing between two states. The route follows an ancient shepherd trade corridor that predates colonial times, passing through some of the most scenically dramatic terrain in the Western Himalaya.

Expedition Highlights

Nelang Valley Overlook

Seeing the forbidden Nelang valley from the high ridge.

The Chitkul Wall

The massive granite spires of Kinnaur seen for the first time as you crest the pass.

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Traverse Statistics

Record Crossing

4 days

Traverse Rate

53%

Annual Attempts

~150

Annual Traverses

~80

Fatalities Recorded

21

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Most common bailout point: Advance Base Camp (ABC)

Bad weather or altitude sickness before the pass

Common Questions

Is there any phone network on the pass?
Absolutely zero. The last network is at Harsil and the next one at Chitkul. You are out of contact for 7-8 days. A satellite phone (legal permitting) or VHF radio is highly recommended for expedition groups.
Can beginners attempt this?
No. This is an expert-only trek. You must have prior experience in 16,000+ ft pass crossings and basic understanding of glacier movement.
Are ropes and crampons really necessary?
Yes, absolutely. You will be traversing the Jalandhari glacier and climbing a 60-degree ice wall to the pass. Attempting this without technical gear and a roped team is extremely dangerous.
How hard is the river crossing?
The river crossings, especially the Baspa river on the descent towards Chitkul, can be deadly. They must be crossed early in the morning before the glacial melt swells the water level.
Is there any phone network on the pass?
Absolutely zero. The last network is at Harsil and the next one at Chitkul. You are out of contact for 7-8 days. A satellite phone (legal permitting) or VHF radio is highly recommended for expedition groups.
Can beginners attempt this?
No. This is an expert-only trek. You must have prior experience in 16,000+ ft pass crossings and basic understanding of glacier movement.
Are ropes and crampons really necessary?
Yes, absolutely. You will be traversing the Jalandhari glacier and climbing a 60-degree ice wall to the pass. Attempting this without technical gear and a roped team is extremely dangerous.
How hard is the river crossing?
The river crossings, especially the Baspa river on the descent towards Chitkul, can be deadly. They must be crossed early in the morning before the glacial melt swells the water level.

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