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Manimahesh Kailash Parikrama Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A 4-day immersive expedition traversing diverse Himalayan landscapes and alpine altitudes.
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
4 Days
Total Distance
26 KM
Max Altitude
13,500 FT
Trek Type
circuit
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Online Portal or Bharmour SDM
Documents
Aadhar Card, Medical Fitness Certificate
Foreign Nationals
No restrictions.
Foreigner Process
N/A
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
7,000 ft
Day Gain
+6,000 ft
Drive to Bharmour
A massive driving day deep into the tribal heartland of Chamba. Visit the ancient Chaurasi (84) temple complex to take the mandatory pre-trek blessing.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The motorable road navigates deeper into the mountain river corridor, where the landscape transitions from lower foothills into the steep, dense forested valleys.
Camp Alt
10,500 ft
Day Gain
+3,500 ft
Drive to Hadsar & Trek to Dhancho
Drive 13km to Hadsar. Begin the intensely steep, highly rocky 6km ascent up the gorge to the halfway campsite at Dhancho.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The roadhead broadens into a heavily trafficked trail ascending a forested gorge.
Camp Alt
13,500 ft
Day Gain
+3,000 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Cross Cross Kamalikund Pass
A demanding ascent beyond the lake to cross the high ridges at Kamalikund pass (approx 15,500 ft) to complete the sacred circumambulation of the Manimahesh Kailash peak.
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.
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
7,000 ft
Day Gain
-6,500 ft
Trek to Hadsar & Drive to Bharmour
Wake up at dawn to see the sun clip the peak. Endure a massive 13km steep descent that will destroy knee cartilage. Take a taxi back to Bharmour from Hadsar.
Key Landmarks
The high alpine pass retraces the descent down the forested gorge to the roadhead.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Kugti Pass Trek
+6 DaysAfter descending to Bharmour, push deeper into the tribal valley to cross the deadly Kugti Pass into Lahaul.
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