Himachal Pradesh · India
Kalihani Pass
An old Gaddi shepherd pass over the Pir Panjal
The trek
A tough, wild crossing from Manali over the 4,800 m Kalihani Pass, through meadows and glacier to the Rani Sui lake and back — the classic gateway toward Bara Bhangal.
The Kalihani Pass is the lesser-known, higher gateway out of the Kullu valley — an old Gaddi shepherd route from Manali that climbs over a 4,800 m saddle of scree, moraine and the Kalihani glacier before dropping toward the remote Bara Bhangal region. This loop version turns back at the pass and returns via the sacred lake of Rani Sui, packing a genuine high-pass crossing, alpine meadows and huge Pir Panjal views into a week.
It is a demanding trek with a long, steep summit-of-the-pass day on snow and glacier, best walked in the clear windows of June or the post-monsoon of September and October. From below the pass the trail looks straight across at Deo Tibba and Indrasan, and the meadow campsites of Riyali Thatch and Saghor are among the loveliest in the region.
Highlights
- A 4,800 m high-pass crossing on the old Bara Bhangal route
- Close-up views of Mt. Deo Tibba and Mt. Indrasan from the pass
- The flower-filled meadow camps of Riyali Thatch and Saghor
- The sacred glacial lake of Rani Sui on the return
From
₹18,000
per person
- Free reschedule up to 21 days out
- Small groups, certified mountain leaders
- Oximeter, oxygen & evacuation plan on every route
Day by day
The itinerary
7 days from Manali. Tap any day to read the detail — distances and altitudes are planning figures and may shift with conditions.
A short drive to the village of Sangchar, then a zig-zag climb through meadows and oak forest above Manali, gaining around 2,000 ft to the clearing camp at Jammu Paani. Big first views of the Pir Panjal.
What's included
- Twin/triple-sharing tents on the trek
- All meals on the trek (veg, freshly cooked)
- Certified trek leader, guides and support staff
- Forest permits and camping charges
- First-aid, oximeter and emergency oxygen
Not included
- Transport to and from Manali
- Personal trekking gear and insurance
- Anything not listed under inclusions
In the field
The country you'll walk
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