Shatul Pass Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route

Detailed Route

Shatul Pass Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps

The Shatul Pass Trek is a 5-day journey starting from Kotkhai, Jubbal Division, Shimla Hills, peaking on Day 3 at the highest camp.

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

5 Days

Total Distance

56 KM

Max Altitude

15,200 FT

Trek Type

linear

Permits Required Before You Go

Permit Cost

750

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 entry rules.

Nearest Embassy Hub

New Delhi

Day by Day Breakdown

Day 1
6 Hrs
12 KM
trek
10,500 FT
Kotkhai (7,800 ft)Forest Camp

Kotkhai to Forest Camp

Climb from Kotkhai apple orchards through the oak-cedar forest.

Key Landmarks

Kotkhai Apple OrchardsOak Forest EntryForest Camp

Staying At

Forest clearing
Day 2
7 Hrs
10 KM
trek
13,400 FT
Forest CampHigh Meadow Camp

Forest to High Meadow Camp

Break above treeline into open alpine meadow. Camp with pass visible above.

Key Landmarks

Forest Exit to MeadowShepherd TrailsFirst Pass View

Staying At

High Meadow Camp
Day 3
9 Hrs
12 KM
summit
13,400 FT
High Meadow CampFar Side Exploration and Return

Cross Shatul Pass (15,200 ft)

5am start. Cross pass, explore far side inner pastures, return to high meadow camp.

Key Landmarks

Shatul Pass Col (15,200 ft)Inner Kinnaur Border Views

Staying At

High Meadow Camp
Day 4
5 Hrs
10 KM
trek
10,500 FT
High Meadow CampForest Camp

Descend to Forest

Leisurely descent with full appreciation of the autumn forest color corridor.

Key Landmarks

Autumn Forest ColorsMeadow-Forest Transition

Staying At

Forest clearing
Day 5
5 Hrs
12 KM
trek
7,800 FT
Forest CampKotkhai

Descend to Kotkhai

Final descent through the apple orchards. Kotkhai by midday. Optional Jubbal palace visit.

Key Landmarks

Apple Orchard DescentKotkhai Palace ViewsJubbal Road

Trek Extensions & Add-ons

Jubbal Palace Cultural Day

+1 Day

1 day at Jubbal Palace (former Jubbal princely state royal residence, partially open to visitors) before starting the trek.

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