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TREKS · 7-DAY · HARD · MAX 5500M

Kangla Pass Trek.

Kangla Pass Trek
hard

Kangla Pass Trek

Spiti Valley

Kangla Pass Trek is a hard 7-day, 55 km trek, topping out at 5,500 m. The route takes in Cross from Spiti to Kullu over 5500m pass; Pin Valley National Park — snow leopard habitat; Views of Great Himalayan Range from the pass; Ibex herds commonly sighted on approach. Best months: July–September. Watch points: Very high pass at 5500m — AMS risk severe; snow on pass even in August — crampons essential; pin Valley NP permit required. Fitness level: extreme, permits required, not recommended for children under 18. Nearest hospital: CHC Kaza (start side) 45km. Kasol PHC (end side). No medical help for 4 days mid-trek. Network coverage: BSNL in Mudh (weak). Zero coverage days 2-5. Returns near Kheerganga (weak Jio/Airtel).

7
Days
55km
Distance
5,500m
Max Altitude
extreme
Fitness
Adults
Age
Best months:
JulAugSep
Cross from Spiti to Kullu over 5500m passPin Valley National Park — snow leopard habitatViews of Great Himalayan Range from the passIbex herds commonly sighted on approachComplete landscape transition — arid Spiti to green Kullu

Warnings

Very high pass at 5500m — AMS risk severe

Snow on pass even in August — crampons essential

Pin Valley NP permit required

Guide mandatory — trail unmarked above Pin base

Steep descent on Kullu side is treacherous

No habitation for 4-5 days mid-trek

Prior 5000m experience strongly recommended

River crossings in Pin Valley can be dangerous after rain

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Campsites

Thunag

4,200m

Flat ground by Pin River. No facilities.

💧 Water⛺ Flat ground

Kangla Base Camp

4,800m

Moraine campsite. Basic flat spots. Glacier water.

💧 Water

Below Pass Camp (Kullu side)

4,600m

Rocky campsite. Sheltered slightly. Snow melt water.

💧 Water

Kheerganga

2,960m

Established campsite with dhabas, tent operators, hot springs. Basic toilets.

💧 Water⛺ Flat ground

Cost Estimate

Self-organized
6,000
With Guide
15,000
Full operator
25,000

Guide and porters essential. Operators: Rs 22000-30000/person from Kaza including transport logistics, camping, food, guide, NP permits. Vehicle coordination between Spiti start and Kullu end.

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