Winter Trek At Chandrakhani Pass

Trip Facts:

Max. Altitude: 3660 m

Starting Point : Haripur

Ending Point : Chakki

Average Hiking Daily : 4-5 Hours

Total Trekking distance : 12 km approx.

Accommodation : Comfortable rooms in traditional Himalayan home stay

Highlights : Pulag, snow white Forests of Deodar, Pine and Chestnut, Shepherd Encampments .Formidable View of Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges.

Short Itinerary

Day 00 : Chandigarh/Delhi– Manali – Haripur (Optional)

Day 01 : Haripur – Chakki – Pulag (Drive 20 minutes, Trek – 3 Hours)

Day 02 : Pulag – Chakki – Haripur – Manali – Chandigarh/Delhi (Trek – 3 Hours)

Brief Itinerary:

Day 00 : Chandigarh/Delhi– Manali – Haripur (Optional)

The participants will de-board the Bus at ‘Patlikuhal’, about 15 kms short of New Manali Bus stand. From this pick-up point, the guests will be driven to our Base in Haripur. Unwind at our base camp located in an orchard in Haripur. After breakfast explore Naggar/ Manali. Return back at base camp to chat with the team over bonfire and dinner.

Day 01 : Haripur – Chakki – Pulag (Drive 20 minutes, Trek – 3 Hours)

Those who have not stayed overnight at our base are welcome to join us in the morning for breakfast. We will then drive a short distance to Chakki to commence the trek. From Chakki, the walk is 2-3 hours long and surrounded by snow covered trees and greenery. Pulag is located high above the village of Naggar and is the beginning of the path that leads to Chandrakhani Pass and Malana on the other side.

In case of less snow, we will drive up to Pulag and start our trek from there itself. We will ascend as further up as we can depending on the amount of snow, before settling down for some photography and snow hiking over packed lunch.

Once we reach Pulag, you can unwind and relax at a local home stay. Enjoy some good food and a warm bonfire on a chilly winter night.

Day 02 : Pulag – Chakki – Haripur – Manali – Chandigarh/Delhi (Trek – 3 Hours)

Start the day with a healthy breakfast before leaving for Chakki. After the short walk, you can either head to Manali/ Patlikuhal for your evening bus or extend your stay with us at our base in Haripur. The trek itself takes about 3 hours. After which can go paragliding and river rafting if you wish, depending on the weather conditions and snowfall. Live the day here like there is no tomorrow.

Things to Get

Backpack:

Backpack 40 - 50 Lt. with rain cover.
Day Pack 15 - 20 Lt. -To carry your personal gear, camera, water bottle, trail clothing, packed food etc.(you will need this, when you offload your larger pack onto a horse/porter)

Footwear :

Trekking Shoes: Please do not wear sports shoes as on most treks as we go higher it gets harder to use the sports shoes. We recommend shoes with a good hard sole and also ankle support preferable water proof. While we do not subscribe to any particular brand you can try the Quechua Forclaz 600 or like.
Socks:
- 2-3 pairs of cotton socks
- 1-2 pair of woolen socks (best to use when in camp. Not recommended while trekking).

Clothing :

- Pants: 2-3 pairs -Ideal are quick dry light weight synthetic pants. Alternatively track pants are also comfortable to trek in. Avoid jeans/denims.
- T-shirts 2-3 pairs–Preferably full sleeves.
- Synthetic Fleece Jacket -1 pair.
- Wind proof/ Water proof Jacket -1 pair.
- Down filled / Hollow fiber fill insulated Jacket – 1 pair (optional-get this if you want to stay extra warm at camps.)
- Thermal liners-1 pair upper and lower (optional)

Documents :

i) Identity Cards with Xerox and Passport Size Photographs (at least 4)

ii) Medical Certificate: You can download the format from below document and the same needs to be given to Base Camp to Trek Leader while Registration.

iii) Disclaimers: You can download the format from below document and the same needs to be given to Base Camp to Trek Leader while Registration.

iv) Leave No Trace Policy Document : You can download the format from below document and the same needs to be given to Base Camp to Trek Leader while Registration

Accessories :

- Raincoat/ Poncho-make sure it is something that will cover your daypack and camera too.
- Warm Beanie-make sure it is something that covers your ears. You can also use buffs or scarves in addition to your beanie.
- Gloves -Lightweight synthetic gloves made of Fleece or you can also use woolen gloves.
-Sun Cap-1
-Sun Glasses with good UV protection.

Other necessary things that we recommend you get :

- Toiletries -Sunscreen SPF 40+, Moisturizer, Lip balm, Soap, Toilet paper.
- Repair Kit (needle and thread).
- Headlamp/ Torch.
- Camera.
- Water Bottle- Ideally keep two bottles 1 litre each.
- Trekking Pole -Optional.
- Plastic Packing covers. (Please pack all your gear in waterproof plastic bags so that your clothes etc do not get wet while on horses or porters. Also carry extra plastic bags in case you need to pack wet clothes.)

Personal first aid kit:

- Diamox -10 tablets (to prevent AMS)
- Crocin –6 tablets (fever)
- Avomine –4 tablets (motion sickness)
- Avil 25mg –4 tablets (allergies)
- Combiflam –4 tablets (Pain killer)
- Disprin –6 tablets (headache)

Cost Plans :

Plan 1
- 4999 INR per person :

Inclusions

1 night stay at ‘dA Base’ located in an orchard in Haripur, Manali.
Pick up from Patlikuhal bus stand, Manali
Stay in Himalayan Village house during trek.
All meals during the trek beginning from breakfast on the first day till lunch on the second day (nutritious freshly cooked vegetarian)
Services of experienced MOI/ BMC qualified lead guide and qualified assistant guide
Kitchen equipment, cook and helper
All the Camping arrangements
Porterage – pony/porter for your personal belongings (in the luxury package)
Wildlife/ environmental permits and other permits & levies.
All transportation as per itinerary in local cars and jeeps
‘Leave No Traces’ protocol charges.
Guaranteed amazing Himalayan experiential adventure holiday.

Exclusions

Cost of travel to and from Manali from your city
Cost of any form of insurance (Personal/Baggage/Medical)
Cost of rescue, evacuation, hospitalization, etc.
Any expenses of purely personal nature like laundry, phone/Fax calls, tips to drivers, guides, any beverages.
Any expenses that arise due to change in itinerary and increase in no. of days because of natural forces like landslides, weather, roadblocks, flight cancellations, sickness etc.
Nominal cost for bonfire, barbeque and all meals at Mountaineerz base in Haripur (choice of veg/ non-veg).
Cost of any optional activity we offer, like paragliding, angling, rafting etc.
Porterage @INR. 500/- per day per bag(max 10Kgs strictly) in case alpine style trekkers need porter/pony
GST@5%

Add ons:

Porter/pony charges during the trek(max 10 kgs strictly)
Extended stay at our base camp in Haripur(on pro rata basis).
Local transport in Manali.
Personal tent

Important Info

We suggest guests arrive at our base in Haripur, 14 kms from Manali on the Naggar road, the night before the start of the trek.
All guests are welcome to stay with compliments at Mountaineerz Base in Haripur, Manali in rooms on sharing basis. Unwind, relax, go paragliding, rafting or angling and later interact with the team over BBQ and bonfire (**) before commencing the trek next morning and also on the day of return.
Stay in Manali can be upgraded to 4-5* hotel/ cottage on prior notice. Stay and meals cost as applicable.
If coming straight to our base in Haripur get down at Patlikuhal bus stand, 14 km short of New Manali bus stand.
Wear shoes and clothes you are comfortable in and do not forget waterproof jackets and warm clothing.
Soak up the atmosphere – close your eyes and take in the sights and sounds as you explore and observe.
Do not litter the environment. Polythene and plastics are non-biodegradable and unhealthy for the environment and must not be littered or burned and should be carried back.

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Winter Trek At Chandrakhani Pass

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