The Kalihani Pass trek in the Kullu valley takes you to the upper reaches of the Pir Panjal range. We start the trek near the famous Hadimba temple in Manali and make our way high above the town through old growth Cedar, Spruce and Oak forests to reach Manali's expansive meadows. We walk through many seasonal shepherd camps as they make their way through the lush meadows moving higher as the summer progresses. Early in the season, one can have the unique experience of being on top of the Kalihani Pass along with herds of sheep and goat as they make their way through the pass and into the Kangra and Chamba valleys.
The Kalihani Pass trek is a pathway to the remote and ancient Bara Bhangal village - uniquely situated at the intersection of the Kullu, Kangra and Chamba valleys. The Bara Bhangal village is a further two day walk away from the Kalihani pass and makes for a good traverse trek
As we gain altitude on this trek, we get excellent views of Indrasan, Deo Tibba, Inderkila and Rohtang Pass close by and the many peaks of the Bara Shigri glacier further in the distance.
Pack:
Backpack 40 - 50 Lt with rain cover - Goes on the horse/porter
Day Pack 15 - 20 lt with rain cover- to carry your camera, water bottle, trail layers, trail food etc.
Footwear:
-Trekking Shoes: Please do not wear sports shoes as on most treks, as we go higher it gets harder to use sports shoes.
Socks:
2 -3 pairs of trekking socks.
2 pairs of woolen socks - ideal to sleep in and best to use when in camp. We do not recommend them while trekking
Clothing:
Pants: 3 pairs (including the ones you wear) - Ideal are the quick dry trekking pants. Alternatively, track pants are also comfortable to trek in.
T-shirts 3 pairs (including the ones you are wearing) - Preferably quick dry, full sleeve t-shirts You can also choose to get T-shirts with collars, they offer extra protection for the neck from sunburns.
Fleece Jacket
Rain & Wind Protection
Down filled / Hollow fiber fill insulated Jacket
Thermal liners - 1 pair upper and lower (optional).
Accessories:
Warm Cap
Gloves
Sun Cap
Sunglasses with UV protection.
Other recommended necessities:
Toiletries - sunscreen SPF 40+, moisturiser, lip balm, soap, toilet paper.
Repair Kit (needle and thread).
Headlamp/ Torch.
Camera.
Water Bottle- Ideally keep two bottles 1 liter 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.)