Kullu and Manali

Kullu and Manali are situated in the north-eastern state of India in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the most happening places to go for a perfect honeymoon or just backpacking with your friends. It is home to the Beas River and the Solang Valley. Situated at a height of 2050 metres Kullu and Manali thrive for adventures such as paragliding, river rafting, trekking and hiking. Mountaineering is another of the adventurous spree you can embark on. Kullu and Manali are also home to the magnificent Rohtang Pass, a snow-clad valley which is very popular for skiing. Kullu and Manali also have a backpacking culture which makes it a home to many Dharamshalas and Cafes. Religious and youth adventures in a confluence are what make Kullu and Manali the essence of the diversity that India preaches. Apart from this, Kullu and Manali are filled with not only Indian but also foreign tourists. It is a vacation spot for couples as well as families. The many interesting places you could visit are the Harimba Temple, a temple made of wood and stone. The temple was at first dedicated to the wife of Bhim, one of the Pandavas. It was actually constructed in 1553. It has beautiful embellished paintings.

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Chanderkhani Pass

Chanderkhani Pass is situated in Kullu district of the Kullu and Manali area in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It located at a height of 3660 metres. Malana is very close to Chanderkhani. It is one of the best trekking destinations in India. The trekking route of Chanderkhani Pass goes crossing Naggar to Malana. The Chandrakhani Pass trek would require you a minimum of 6 days and a maximum of 10 days if you wish to have the whole of it with you. The Chanderkhani pass has a lot of religious importance. It is said that the pass was actually a seat of Saptarishi Jamadagni’s meditation point. There are also many local Gods that are worshipped in this area.  The nearby mountain ranges are Indrasan, Deo Tibba, Parvathi range and Pir Panjal range all have equal honour.

Places to Visit Near Chandrakhani Pass

Chandrakhani Pass trek itself is an exotic location to be in situated at the Kullu valley. It is one of the fascinating places to go for a small soulful vacation. You can either go on vacation on a solo trip or with your friends and family. The best time to visit Kullu-Manali on the soulful vacation would be during the months of July to October, as the weather will be pleasant and touring will be easier. The expedition shall embrace you in the various old and new cultures that Himachal Pradesh has to offer. The journey around Chandrakhani Pass is very appealing and shall entice your heart and mind forever.

Manali

One of the fun activities you can enjoy on your way to Chandrakhani Pass is in your halt in Manali. Manali is the perfect adventure hub & is one of the best tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh. Horse-riding, trekking, paragliding are some of the most common activities to do in Himachal Pradesh Trek.

Places to Visit in Manali

1. Beas Kund Trek
2. Chandratal Baralacha Trek
3. The Great Himalayan National Park

1. Beas Kund Trek

 A perfect weekend trek with your friends or family or even solo trip would be a Beas Kund Trek. The Pir Pinjal mountain ranges right in front of your eyes are one of the most soothing journeys you can have in a lifetime. The enticing meadows would surely call upon your soul and nature all around would help you unwind your stress from the day to day work heftiness. The glacial lake in the Beas Kund lake is one of the reasons to visit Himachal Pradesh altogether.

2. Chandratal Baralacha Trek

Situated about 4300 metres above the sea level is the Chandratal Baralacha. It is one of the lakes situated in the highest of altitudes. It is located on the Samudra Plateau of the Spiti valley. There are several other lakes and gleaming landscapes that surround the Chandratal Baralacha lake. Apart from this, you can also find vivid species of flora and fauna. The second part of the trek is on the road on Leh- Manali Highway. The place is filled with alpine forest and is a paradise for trekkers.

3. The Great Himalayan National Park

 One of the most famous parks in India is the Great Himalayan National Park. The park has many villages that have varied cultures. These villages are unique to their own cultures and have their own tribal deities. These are also a very cultural place you can be on your vacation. It is located in the Kullu region and has received a status of Nation Park in 1999. It has 375 species of fauna, mammals vary from more than 31 species and more while the park is home to 180 species of birds. It is a great place to unwind the hectic life schedules you dearly want to run from.

How to Reach

To avail the Chandrakhani Pass trek, one can travel by air, road or rail. If you decide to travel by air, the nearest airport is Bhuntar Airport. Bhuntar Airport is situated in the Bhuntar town, which is further situated on the side of the NH21. Kullu is on the south-west and Kasol is very near to the Kullu town of Bhutnar. When travelling by road Naggar is the nearest location from Manali as well as Kullu. You can arrive in either of the two towns and reach Naggar from where you can set foot to Chandrakhani Pass. To travel to Kullu or Manali, you would need to be travelling on NH21 from Delhi and then move to Ambala located in NH22. If you wish to travel by rail, Manali is not close to a railway station, hence, Chandigarh is the next best alternative. When the broad gauge railway station is Chandigarh, the narrow gauge railway station, nearest to reach Chandrakhani Pass would be Joginder Nagar which is around 84 miles in distance and you can reach in very less time.