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Nalgan Pass 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
56 KM
Max Altitude
14,900 FT
Trek Type
linear
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Base Checkpost Office
Documents
Aadhar/Passport Copy, 2 Passport Photos, Medical Certificate, Disclaimer Form
Foreign Nationals
Foreign nationals require standard valid visa and passport copies for logging at forest checkposts.
Foreigner Process
Standard permits, though ILP needed for the Kinnaur side.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
10,500 ft
Day Gain
+3,000 ft
Reach Forest Camp
Climb from Chirgaon through orchards and mixed forest. October turns the maple and oak spectacular.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The team holds position within the alpine meadow basin, monitoring weather patterns and adapting to the thinning atmosphere.
Camp Alt
13,200 ft
Day Gain
+2,700 ft
Reach High Meadow Camp
Break above treeline into meadow. Possible shepherd interaction. Views begin opening across Pabbar valley.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Tree line disappears as the valley broadens into a spectacular high-altitude alpine meadow basin, replacing the dense forests with expansive grazing pastures.
Camp Alt
13,200 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Cross Cross Nalgan Pass
Summit the pass for views. Optional 2-3 km exploration of far-side meadow beyond the col. Return to high meadow camp for night.
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
7,500 ft
Day Gain
-5,700 ft
Return to Chirgaon
Long descent through the full forest zone. October turns the entire forest approach into an autumn color corridor. Arrive Chirgaon by afternoon.
Key Landmarks
The high alpine meadows narrow into forested river terraces as tree line vegetation reappears in the lower mountain river corridor.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Rohru Pabbar Valley Cultural Extension
+1 Day1 day in Rohru for the Pabbar valley apple harvest market and the traditional Shimla hills wooden temple architecture.
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