Kugti Pass Trek

Day 1 : Pathankot to Dalhousie (80 km)

The transport will be arranged from Pathankot and the drive will be to Dahousie, a beautiful hill station in Chamba region.

Day 2 : Dalhousie – Kalatop – Khajiyar – Bharmour (110 km)

Post breakfast head to Kalatop Wildlife Sanctuary, explore the area and move further to Khajiyar.

Have lunch en route then start trekking to Bharmour via Chamba.

Reach there and check into the hotel.

Day 3 : Bharmour to Bharmani Mata temple and back (6 km)

Have breakfast early and move to Bharmani Mata temple with packed lunch. The temple is present at the crest and lies 3 kms away from Bharmour.

After Darshan and spending time there, return to Bharmour and enjoy your overnight stay there.

Day 4 : Bharmour – Hadsar – Kugti village (Drive – 20 km) (Trek – 6 km)

After breakfast at Bharmour leave for Hadsar through a taxi. The trek starts from there which involves steep ascents and descents to the Kugti village.

Reach small station Dhanaul which is 6 km from Hadsar. Halt for a while and trek along Budhil River’s left bank. After some inclines and declines reach the bed of this river. Cross the stream over a small bridge and ascend for 1 hour to reach this pristine village.

Kugti village has two parts – Lower and Upper Kugti. Enjoy its unique beauty and settle for the day.

Day 5 : Kugti to Dughi (8.5 km)

Pass through Kugti village, cross a tiny stream over a bridge. Ahead lies a Kartik temple devod to Lord Shiva’s son Kartik. He is believed to be the cattle saviour.

Here, the sheep are offered to Lord Kartik by Gaddi shepherds. Visit the temple of Goddess Marali also then move towards Dughi, destination of the day.

Now, the trail goes through wide alpine meadows. A short descend to the stream will lead you to Dughi campsite.

Day 6: Dughi to Alyas Base camp (9 km)

Alyas are locally called Lahesh, they are the base ground of passes or the campsites present on both sides of the passes. Post breakfast move from Dughi to Alyas.

The trek is going to be the most adventurous and enjoyable. The path goes with the stream, cross the steep climb and reach the plateau of Kuddy.

The treeline recedes and the path from here turns and follows Kugti Pass Alyas. A gradual steep climb will take you to Alyas campsite, witness a high V shaped pass amid two crests.

Have food there and settle for the day.

Day 7: Alyas Base camp to Kugti Pass (5090 m) – Alyas (12 km)

Start the trek early morning because walking on frozen snow is easier then walking on fresh snow. We have to reach the pass early because weather conditions can change anytime.

Go uphill through the moraine section, the way is well trodden. Walk carefully and safely through the crevasses patches. After 1 km the terrain turns steep over snow and loose rocks.

After a tough hike, reach the Kugti top it offers amusing views of the Himalayan peaks and spectacular sight of Manimahesh Kailash. Alyases and Grechu pass, both side views are feast for the eyes. At Kugti Pass top is shrine of Marali Devi, there are iron trinkets, bells and some coloured cloth pieces.

Rest there for sometime, then descend to Alayas of Lahaul. The trail is narrow and steep so be very careful and cautious while descending. Reach the campsite, have food and retire for the night.

Day 8: Alyas Base camp to Jobrung and drive to Udaipur (Trek – 8 km) (Drive – 45 km)

The trek from Alyas to Jobrung is 8 km long, cross a ridge and then descend to the Rashil stream. Follow the right bank and get down to Jobrung, first civilization on Lahaul side overlooking the Chandra Bhaga River.

Later cross a stream over a bridge to reach Shamsha located on the Kilad – Manali highway. From here go to Udaipur in the booked vehicle. The arrangements will be made in a hotel there.

Day 9 : Udaipur to Manali

Visit the Mirkla Mata temple in Udaipur go to Keylong, Dist. Headquarter of Lahaul. From here move to Manali via Rohtang Pass.