Region: Garhwal Himalayas
Duration: 13 Nights 14 Days
Destination Covered: Delhi – Rishikesh – Uttarkashi – Harsil – Kyarkoti – Sukha tal – Pass ke Neeche – Lamkhaga Pass – Nichil Thhat – Dumti – Ranikanda – Chitkul – Sangla – Shimla – Delhi
Altitude: 17335 Ft
Best Time: Mid May to June and Early Sep to Mid October
Grade: Alpine Trek
The Lamkhaga Pass which connects northeastern Garhwal and Himachal Pradesh is surrounded by a tantalising landscape of snow and mountains and air of mystery. The long and at times treacherous trek to the pass involves steep ascents over scree and ice. Precarious crossing of glaciers and streams the trail gains over 8000 ft in the space of a few days from Harsil at 9000 ft to 17335 ft at the pass. The rewards though are many lush green valley stunning vistas of towering peaks and lacks glaciers and enormous fields of snow .
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 01: Arrivel Delhi overnight stay in Hotel
Day 02: Delhi – Rishikesh (250 kms drive 5 -6 hrs.) overnight stay in Hotel
Day 03: Rishikesh – Uttarkashi (182 kms drive 6 -7 hrs.) overnight stay in hotel
Day 04: Uttarkashi – Harsil (75 kms drive 4 – 5 hrs. / 8,700ft) overnight stay in hotel
Day 05: Harsil – Gagnan – Kyarkoti (15 kms Trek 6 – 7 hrs. / 12,200ft) overnight stay in Camp
Day 06: Kyarkoti – Sukha Tal (9 kms Trek 5 – 6 hrs. / 13,100ft) overnight stay in Camp
Day 07: Sukha Tal – Pass ke Neeche (4 kms Trek 2 hrs. / 15,000ft) overnight stay in camp
Day 08: Pass ke Neeche – Lamkhaga Pass — Nichil Thhat (6 kms Trek 5 -6 hrs. / 17,335ft) overnight stay in camp
Day 09: Nichil Thhat – Dumti (12 Kms Trek 6 – 7 hrs. / 14,000ft) overnight stay in camp
Day 10: Dumti – Ranikanda (15 kms Trek 7 – 8 hrs.) overnight stay in camp
Day 11: Ranikanda – Chitkul (12 kms Trek 6 – 7 hrs. / 11,000ft) overnight stay in camp
Day 12: Chitkul – Sangla (26 Drive 2 hrs.) overnight stay in camp
Day 13: Sangla – Shimla (260 Kms drive 6 -7 hrs.) overnight stay in hotel
Day 14: Shimla – Delhi overnight stay in camp
Day 15: Departure Delhi Tour End