Chandrakhani Pass Trek
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Trek 5 Days / 4 Nights Easy to moderate

Chandrakhani Pass Trek

Forest trails, a 360° pass and Malana

Duration5 Days / 4 Nights
Starts fromManali (Naggar)
DifficultyEasy to moderate
Best seasonMay to Oct
Max altitude12,185 ft
FormatGuided trek
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Representative photos of the region.

Overview

A forest-and-meadow trek with big views for modest effort. From Naggar the trail climbs through walnut, oak, pine and deodar into open meadows, reaches Chandrakhani Pass for a wide panorama over the Kullu valley and the Parvati range, and drops to the old village of Malana.

  • Walks through oak, pine and deodar forest
  • A 360° panorama from Chandrakhani Pass
  • Views of the Pir Panjal, Deo Tibba and Indrasan
  • Streams, meadows and traditional villages
  • Malana, one of Himachal's most distinctive villages

Route at a Glance

Manali Naggar Chandrakhani Pass Malana Naggar

Altitude Profile

How high you sleep and travel through the trip. Gain height gradually and drink plenty of water.

1,0002,5004,000 Day 1: Naggar · 1,760 m1,760D1Day 2: Forest camp · 2,900 m2,900D2Day 3: Chandrakhani Pass · 3,714 m3,714D3Day 4: Malana · 2,650 m2,650D4Day 5: Naggar · 1,760 m1,760D5 Altitude in metres · overnight stop for each day

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Indicative plan. Road, weather and permit conditions can change the order or timing of days.

  1. D1

    Day 1: Manali to Naggar

    A short drive to Naggar. Visit the castle and village lanes in the afternoon and prepare for the trek.

    ~22 km · 1 hr Naggar 1,760 m Homestay or hotel
  2. D2

    Day 2: Naggar to the forest camp

    Start walking from the village side, climbing through orchards and forest to a campsite among the trees.

    ~6 km · 5 to 6 hrs Forest camp ~2,900 m Tent camp
  3. D3

    Day 3: Chandrakhani Pass to Malana

    Climb out of the forest into the open meadows, reach the pass for the views, then descend to the village of Malana.

    ~9 km · 6 to 7 hrs Pass 12,185 ft Homestay or camp
  4. D4

    Day 4: Malana to Naggar

    A morning in Malana (your guide will brief you on local customs), then transfer by road back to Naggar.

    ~45 km · 2 to 3 hrs Naggar 1,760 m Homestay or hotel
  5. D5

    Day 5: Departure

    Breakfast and onward travel from Naggar or Manali.

    Manali 2,050 m Trek ends

Good to Know

  • Malana has strict local customs. Follow your guide's instructions, especially about touching walls and objects.
  • Pass day is long but the gradients are moderate. Start early.
  • Weather can be rainy in July and August; the trail can be slippery.

What to Carry

  • Trekking shoes with good grip
  • Backpack (40 to 50 L) with rain cover
  • Fleece, down jacket and rain jacket
  • Sunglasses, cap and sunscreen
  • Trekking pole
  • Water bottle and personal medicines

Need the full list? See our packing guide.

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