Malana Chandrakhani Pass Trek
Malana - Chandrakhani Pass Trek takes us through valley that appears spectacular beyond measure. The local people have a legend that Alexander the Great passed this way on his march of conquest. On leaving, he ordered some of his men to remain behind, here. Most of these married local women, giving rise to a unique society with its own political and judicial systems.
The odd, strangely robed figures carved on the ornate woodwork of many of the homes here, tend to support the local belief. In Himachal folklore, Malana is considered the world's oldest surviving democracy. The villagers of Malana are a warm and remarkably handsome people. They smile easily and are conspicuously at ease front of a camera.
Itinerary (Malana - Chandrakhani Pass Trek):
Grade: Moderate
Maximum Altitude: 3960 M
Time: May, June, August, and September
Duration: 12 days
Average Walking time: 5-6 hours per day
Day 1 (New Delhi, India):
Arrive Delhi. Meet Himalayan Trekker representative. Board morning train/deluxe bus to reach Manali. Overnight in Manali.
Day 2 (Manali - Rumsu):
On second day of Malana - Chandrakhani Pass Trek, we drive from Manali to Naggar and then trek to Rumsu village (2377 m). Nagar at 1840 m is famous for its castle and its history of being state capital of Kullu Valley. It was here that famous painter from Russia Nicolas Roerich established his gallery and spent a life time. People from allover the world come here to see work of this lesser known artist who preffered Himalayan valley instead of some office in metro. Rumsu at 2060 m is a small village and on the way stop at Roerich Art gallery. Camp at Rumsu.
Day 3 (Rumsu - Chandrakhani, 3960 M):
On third day, we trek through a trail that goes through local shepherds area where they graze their flocks. It offers a bird's view of Kullu valley & Dhauladhar Range. A a striking view of Deo Tibba. Overnight in camp.
Day 4 (Chandrakhani - Malana):
Next destination of trek is Malana, where we reach after crossing series of pastures and acend gradually. Here we see White Sail (6446 m) and Papsura (6451 m). Malana is a small village and very popular among trekkers as it has its own language, customs, and beliefs. It is governed by its village elders. Some say they are from Greek race who settled after Alexendra The Great returned back after invading India. Some trekkers feel that language spoken is much closer to "Heberw" and is related with Christ. Overnight in camp.
Day 5 (Malana - Rashol, 2598 M):
We trek with few ascends and descends and en route we get panormic view of Pin Parbati range. Overnight in camp.
Day 6 (Rashol - Kasol, 1585 M):
We walk through deodar forests to reach Kasol. Overnight in camp.
Day 8 (Kasol - Manali):
We reach Manali from Kasol. Overnight in Manali.
Day 9 (Manali):
Day at leisure in Manali. From Manali, we board bus/train to reach New Delhi.
Day 10 (New Delhi):
Arrive New Delhi. Transfer to airport for flight to onwards journey. Malana - Chandrakhani Pass Trek concludes.
