Himalayan Wander Trails

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Himalayan Wander Trails ( Jalsu Pass )

About Jalsu Pass :

Jalsu Pass at an elevation of 3900 Meters is a crossing over western Dhauladhar between Chamba and Kangra valleys. The trekking trail passes through long green pastures upto the pass.

Jalsu is a low height Pass of the Dhauldhar range that connects Kangra Valley and Chamba District. Gaddi shepherds have used this path from centuries to travel between Kangra and their homeland Chamba. The pass is at the height of 3450 meters above sea level with its gentle sloping trail towards the North side, it is one of the most extensively used shepherd routes by Gaddi tribes. This route is not very popular with tourists as some of the other Dhauladhar Passes, but being unique it is an experience in itself. The best season to travel is between April to September, especially before the monsoon when the valley starts to blossom with variety of flowers to live it up to its name of ‘Valley of flower’. The trek can either start from Chamba or Kangra side.

The spectacular meadows atop the Jalsu Pass trek and en-route offer a mesmerizing view. Jalsu Pass is the easiest connecting link between Chamba and Kangra Valleys.

itinerary

Day 1: - Delhi

Upon arrival in Delhi, we are met by our local guides and transfer to a Hotel in Delhi to freshen up. There will be some free time to explore Delhi this afternoon, before we take the transfer to the train station to catch our sleeper train to Pathankot.
Day 2:- Panthanot - Chamba 6 to 7 hours drive

After breakfast drive to Chamba. Overnight stay at Hotel in Chamba. Afternoon visit Chamunda Devi Temple above Chamba town from where you have a good view of Chamba town and the ravi river below. Also visit the ancient Laxmi Narayan Temples to participate in the evening prayer. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 03: Chamba - Chatrari - Holi - Deyol Village 4/5 hours drive

This day we do a side drive into the mountain village of Chatrari. After a short drive from Chamba we take a narrow mountain road to reach Chatrari village. Visit the ancient Shakti Devi Temple in Chatrari village. Continue drive to Deyol Village where we camp for overnight stay.
Day 04: On Trek: Deyol – Nayagran - Surai 12 kms

After an hour walk on the rough road we get to Nayagran, a tribal village at the last road-head in Chamba valley. After visiting the village we continue our walk to Laka, a small temple at the end of the village. From here it is a steep downhill walk to cross a small stream over a wooden bridge. After crossing the stream it is uphill walk to the next village called Surai. Camp for overnight stay.
Day 5:- Surai - Yaragot 8 kms, 4 hours walk

It is uphill walk passing through the long meadows of Yaragot. Camp for overnight stay.
Day 6:- Yaragot- Base of Jalsu Pass 7 kms, 3 hours walk.

This short stage in included in order to get acclimatize to the altitude. Camp at the base of Jalsu Pass.
Day 7:- Base - Jalsu Pass (3800M)- Parai

After a short ascent for an hour and half we get to the top of the pass. From the pass we have distant view of the snowcovered Himalayan peaks on one side the valley on the other. During April and May the trail to the pass is under snow and you have to walk on the snow to reach the pass. From the pass it is steep downhill walk for three to four hours to Parai, a temporary shepherd encampement. Camp here for night stay.
Day 8:- Parai - Uttarall -Dharamsala 02 hours walk and 2 hour drive

After breakfast start your last day walk down to the nearest road-head at Uttarala in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Your driver/car will wait for you at the road-head and drive to Dharamsala Afternoon drive to Dharamsala. Check in Hotel/Guest House. Evening visit H.H. Dalai Lama Temple.
Day 9:- Dharamsala - Pathankot

We have a free morning to further explore this magical town – why not visit the Tibetan market or take a visit to one of the majestic monasteries? In the afternoon, we take the transfer back to Pathankot train station to catch the overnight sleeper train back to Delhi. Overnight: Train.
Day 10:- Delhi - Agra

We arrive in Delhi and jump straight onto our waiting bus to take the transfer to Agra. Upon arrival, we check into our Hotel. Later we visit the incomparable Taj Mahal – no visit to India would be the same without seeing it! Built by the Mughal Emporer, Shah Jahan in loving memory of his wife and will always be a symbol of undying love for anyone who sees it. Overnight: Hotel.
Day 11: Agra - Delhi and flight to Home

We take the very early transfer back to Delhi in order to catch our flight back to the Home.

Included

All meals during the trek starting from lunch on day one till lunch on day three
Oxygen cylinder, first aid medical kits and stretcher
Professional Trek Leader (Mountaineering qualified), Guide, and Support staff.
5 days trekking and camping, Complete Trekking arrangements with English speaking guide.
Porters/ponies to carry your baggage (10 kg each @ extra cost), Tent for sleeping with mattresses, kitchen tent & utensils, toilet tent and All Meals during trek(Chinese, Indian & continental).
Trekking permit, camping & wildlife fees & Current government taxes.
Airport transfers
Half board twin share hotel accommodation
Overnight train from Delhi to Pathankot return
Road transfers in air-conditioned vehicles

Excluded

Any hotel in Dharamsala
Transportation
Air Fare, Train ticket & Travel insurance.
Tips to trekking staff.
Sleeping bags, personal equipment for trek.
Expenses due to bad weather, Land Slide, Road block and any other natural reason beyond our control.
Insurance of any kind.
Flights Tickets
Visa
Drinks other than drinking water
Anything else that is not mentioned under the "quote includes" head.

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Quick Facts:

Height: 3900 m/11050 ft
Base: Uttrala
Best time to visit:Late July to early September
Distance: 26 KM (to and fro
Temperature: 1°C to 20°C
Difficulty : Moderate to Difficult(Requires Fitness)
Start Point: Surai
End Point: Uttarall
Electricity: Electricity is not available at the campsite
Nearest ATM: ATM is available at Dharamshala

Available Group Departures:

Note: Customization available

How to reach Dharamshala/Mcleodganj?

Gaggal Airport or Kangra Airport at Dharamshala is about 20 km away from McLeod Ganj and is well connected to Delhi, Kullu, and Chandigarh. A number of state-owned and private buses connect McLeod Ganj with other cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, and Dharamshala. Pathankot Railway Station, situated approximately 90 km away, is the closest broad gauge railhead serving those headed to McLeod Ganj.

Things To Carry for Kareri Lake Trek

Trekking Boots
Trekking poles (Optional)
Shirts / T-shirts
Trousers / Track Pants
Windproof jacket (preferably Gore-Tex)
Fleece / Full-sleeve
Woollen sweater
Thermal inner wear(upper & lower)
Mittens (Woollen gloves)
Woollen socks (extra pairs to be carried)
Raincoat / Poncho
Towel
Water bottle
Cap / Hat
Sunscreen Lotion
Lip Balm
Torch / Flashlight (with extra batteries)
Medicines, if requiring any specific medication
Cameras (with extra memory and batteries)
Sunglasses
Personal toiletries Books, if you like reading

FAQs

Where is Jalsu Pass located?

It is near Holi, in Himachal Pradesh. Generally considered a challenging route, this is a popular trail for backpacking, birding and camping.

What is the difficulty level of Jalsu Pass Trek?

Most of the mountain pass in the Dhauladhars are rocky state covered with a steep and difficult approach. The Jalsu Pass trek is considered as a moderate difficulty.

What is the best time to visit Jalsu Pass Trek?

The best time to visit Jalsu Pass Trek is from April to June and then October to November because the weather is pleasant; the valley is blooming with greenery all around.

What to carry on the trek?

Carry minimum weight, torch, batteries, power bank, carry chocolates, dry fruits, candies and water to keep you hydrated.

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What They Say

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					We had an excellent guide RANU for our Triund trek. This trek is NOT for the faint of Heart. You must have moderate fitness level as there are very steep… read more rocky pathways. Please wear hiking shoes. Overall this experience was breath taking (in more ways than 1) and I would recommend.				
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December 14, 2022 

					Great experience in Dharamshala with Manu Adventures India never felt like before, really professional team the have. I will like to come back again to have to same experience of… read more the Nature by Manu Adventures India great jop and good wishes				
Gilljohn213
December 9, 2022 

					Very reliable company, with great staff, well organized and trustworthy! All treks they offer are first of all safe for you, guided by right people, provide good food and facilities… read more on the way. They will do much more depending of your needs, easy to reach by phone and whats’up! I truly recommend Manu and a whole team!				
ArkadiuszWroclaw
December 3, 2022 

					Thanx team Manu adventures for yet another memorable experience. Not the first time and surely not the last. C u soon again				
Abhey123
November 29, 2022 

					Manu and his fabulous team gave our group the most wonderful and memorable experience of trekking in the Indian Himalayas imaginable. Beginning with the crazy, colourful and gritty start in… read more Delhi to the relative peace and tranquillity of the mountains. Each day was a treat, starting with a hot drink to our tent and ending with stories and laughter around the campfire. And the food!!! Just amazing to see what Indian delights came out to us each morning and evening.



And the trekking was fab as well !! The scenery was spectacular and the hiking through a variety of terrains was nicely paced. We walked through small villages, crossed rivers, traversed hillsides and climbed up and down steep mountain paths. Even had a dip in a Himalayan stream! The guides experience and local knowledge opened up a special and hidden world that we were so lucky to access. Manu and his brother Ranu were just so obliging and kind, nothing was ever too much trouble and everything was done with a generosity of spirit and wide smile. 



Two weeks later I am still full of the joy and colour of the experience and feel so refreshed by it. We were welcomed warmly into Manu’s family and treated like royalty. Not sure I’ll ever have another experience like it. Thank you Manu Adventures for the best holiday ever.				
673alisont
November 7, 2022 

					Manu Adventures India Great Experience Tour All Day Traveler Enjoy Holiday Amazing Team Vere Patience Amazing Family Business Manu Adventure Thanks				
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November 6, 2022 

					Manu’s Triund trekking adventure surpassed all my expectations (which were pretty high in the first place!). It was all so incredibly well organised which allowed us to just get on… read more with thoroughly enjoying the whole experience. The meals were delicious throughout and it was just so good to taste such outstanding Indian cooking first hand (as well as some of the best porridge I have ever tasted in my life!). I cannot emphasise enough how much I enjoyed the actual trekking; the climbs, the descents, walking through lovely little villages, the friendliness of Manu and his team, the chatting and laughing with old and new friends and the absolutely breathtaking views with a new scene awaiting you at every turn – just mind blowing. I loved the evenings spent around campfires chatting about the day and there was nothing better than being woken up in the morning with a cup of hot drink from the team and anticipating the day of trekking ahead. Absolutely brilliant adventure which I so highly recommend – thank you Manu and your team for creating such fabulous memories.				
LeoPuppy
October 30, 2022 

					Triund Trek Experience as a solo female traveller – I travelled solo to Triund trek with a group of 11 people but went to the top alone with trek guide because others in my group were doing the indrahar… read more  pass trek so they were going to hike the next day. My guide Abhishek akka abbu ensured that I reach safely to the top and back to base camp. I had a lovely time with him, it felt like a private tour for me. I was worried about safety being a solo female traveler but manu adventures made sure that I had no reason to worry. The camp site had clean toilets and tents. I had a blast and I’d highly recommend anyone to go through them for any trek.				
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October 29, 2022 

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sachin gusain ★★★★★ 4 months ago
I have done triund-snowline- laka glacier trek with Manu adventures. Although the trek could not be completed due to heavy snow fall in the month of jan 23 but these guys have taken very good care of all of us. Some people are new and our … More guide Rohit literally helped them by holding their hands so that they could complete the trek. We are blessed to have Rohit bhai on this trek.
I am extremely happy with many adventures. Looking forward to do another trek with them.
Paresh Potdar ★★★★★ 11 months ago
Had a experience of life time with Manu adventures on the Laka glacier trek.
Was travelling with family and 12 yr old kids.
The camp facility was excellent with clean toilets and running water.
The tents & sleeping bags provided were … More quite good.
The food was basic but not much to complain.
The guide ‘Abhishek’ was friendly and flexible. For us as beginners and with kids I think he was very supportive and went out of the way to make the trek as much comfortable as possible and also exciting.
After the treks we had relaxing evenings at base camp with bonfire. Also celebrated Diwali with some crackers and music
Palak Jaswal ★★★★★ 6 months ago
Had a very great experience with manu adventures india. The food and all the arrangements of camp site to travelling around dharamshala, bir, triund and dalhousie was excellent. The guide was very friendly and professional. Thank you manu … More adventures for making my trip memorable
Abdurrahman ★★★★★ 5 months ago
It was a joyful and great experience, especially because of our guide Shivam.
Lots of memories to take home. You can easily choose to go with them
Maxime MONTAY ★★★★★ 8 months ago
I did a very nice and curated solo trek with Manu Adventures (3 days, 2 nights) around Kareri Village, Bal Village and of course Triund. Manu and his guides were very helpful and careful during the whole trek. All in all I'm very happy … More to have trusted them with the itinerary and trek planning; and I will keep wonderful memories of Dharamsala hills thanks to the team.
Ruchi Sinha ★★★★★ 9 months ago
Very warm and welcoming group of people. The guide and organizers are true trekking enthusiasts and are the perfect hosts for an adventure filled stay. They plan activities and games too. Food is good and very homely. Tents and sleeping … More bags are in good condition. Manu adventures is one hundred percent recommended.
NITISH BHATTAL ★★★★★ 3 months ago
It was a very good experience. The tents are good. The food is also tastier.
Staff is cooperative.
And our Guide Shivam is a very nice guide..
Rishabh Verma ★★★★★ a year ago
I booked a trek and camp trip through them and it was absolutely awesome, the guide Manu Raghuvanshi was very friendly and we had a lot of fun while trekking. We also enjoyed a bonfire at night and enjoyed stargazing from camp. It was my … More 1st ever trek and thanks to the guide and manu adventures It has now become one of my amazing and precious memories.
Shivam Pathak ★★★★★ a year ago
It was really nice adventure trip organised by Manu adventure. Special mention to Sachin, the guide who has taken us to the top. His cooperation and assistance was commendable. He not only shown us all the stops but also made us aware about … More the significance of each and every stop. Was a lovely company with him. I recommend all of you to plan the trip under his guidance.
Nandkishor Shirsat ★★★★★ a year ago
We recently did a trek to Indrahar Pass with manu adventures. It was an out of the world experience. Kudos to manu adventures and our fantastic guides Sachin and Shivam. These guys were real professionals and became a very good friends. … More
Anybody out there planning a trek, just go to Indrahar pass. It's once in a life experience which will stay with you for a lifetime.
Crossing glaciers, Partying at camps. Some real difficult climb experience and the view at the summit. It had every single bit of trill that trek can possibly have..
Thanks Manu adventures and our guides. This is first of many treks with you and definitely meet you guys again
भारत सरकार ★★★★★ a year ago
Went for trekking with some friends through Manu adventures with Sachin, very nice guy very cooperative and helpful. Took very good care of us. All the members and team are very cooperative and friendly. Loved the experience and highly … More recommended.
Korada Naveen ★★★★★ a year ago
Had a great experience with Manu Adventures India, they are very professional. The food and the arrangements at the camp site were excellent, the guides who assisted us during the trek were friendly they knew their job and guided us very … More well, people coming to trek to the triund or beyond that should definitely consider Manu Adventures and even if you are a first time trekker they will make your experience a memorable one.

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Himalayan Wander Trails