Chandrakhani Pass Trek

Naggar, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

CautionNovice 4.2(30 reviews)

A novice-grade Himalayan route from Naggar, Kullu, catalogued from state tourism and community trail directories.

Chandrakhani Pass Trek trail landscape
Chandrakhani Pass Trek photograph 2

The numbers

Distance

8 km

Duration

3 hours

Elevation gain

135 m

Max altitude

1929 m

Trail type

Point to point

Best season

April–June, September–October

Route map

Tentative point-to-point route · not survey-grade
Start: Naggar, Kullu — confirm the exact trailhead locally before you startRoute type: Point to point8 km · +135 m · 3 hours

What the difficulty actually means

Short and mostly gentle. Expect a steady walk on a clear path with a few uphill stretches you can take at your own pace.

Fitness needed

Comfortable walking 3–5 km without a break

Technical exposure

Low — no scrambling or drop-offs on the main path

Terrain

Forest path, meadow and rocky moraine; snow outside summer

Recommended start: 6:30–8:00 am to avoid midday heat

Trust & sources

Government and forest sources take priority for permits, closures and legal access. Recent hiker reports supplement them with on-ground conditions.

Verified trailhead

Unverified

Naggar, Kullu — confirm the exact trailhead locally before you start

Himachal Pradesh Tourism·Community·Checked 2026-03-18Source

Current status

Unverified

Caution — Passable, but hikers have reported loose or damaged sections. Go with someone who knows the route.

Himachal Pradesh Tourism·Community·Checked 2026-03-18Source

Permits & fees

Unverified

Forest entry permit issued at the range check post; carry photo ID. Foreign nationals may need extra clearance.

Himachal Pradesh Tourism·Community·Checked 2026-03-18Source

Guide requirement

Unverified

Optional, but useful in the first hour where paths branch.

Himachal Pradesh Tourism·Community·Checked 2026-03-18Source

Getting there

Driving

Drive to Naggar, Kullu and park at the last motorable point near the trailhead.

Public transport

State buses and shared taxis reach Naggar; the last leg is usually a local jeep.

Parking

Informal roadside or village parking; small fee common on weekends.

On the trail

Mobile coverage

Patchy — usually lost above the last village

Water

Carry all your water; no reliable source

Food

Tea stalls at the base only

Toilets

None on route

Family suitability

Not for children

Pets

Pets not allowed

Safety

  • Start early and turn back if weather closes in — most incidents happen on the descent in the dark.
  • Tell someone your plan and expected return time; coverage is unreliable.
  • Confirm current access with the local forest or district office before travelling.

Recent trail-condition reports

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