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Sight Address : Chandrakhani Pass is at an altitude of 3660 m located in the Kullu valley. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Here Chandrakhani Pass is a trekking route that is steeped in legend and offers great views of Deo Tibba and Pin parvati range of mountains. Legend has it that years ago Jamlu ( the presiding diety of Malana) was carrying a basket of all the Gods of Kullu. On the top of the pass when he opened the basket all the Gods blew all over the Kullu valley. Since then the valley is known as the Valley of Gods. Malana village is a culture in itself where the old ways are still adhered. This trek provides a great insight to some of the traditions of this valley as well as some stunning views.
Chandrakhani Pass
HistoryEdit
The place was developed as a major trekking site by the Himachal Tourism Department.
Must SeeEdit
Must See
Visiting TimeEdit
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Best Season to VisitEdit
April – June / September – December.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon, Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
4-5 hrs.
Ticket Required : No Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.
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Guide Required : NoEdit
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Dress Code (If Any) : NoEdit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Soham’s Chateau De Naggar ; Near Naggar Castle, Jana Falls Road, Naggar Village, Himachal Pradesh 175130 ; Ph/M – 098 05 545408 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : This place is well connected by road.and easily accessible by taxi.There are also taxis available from the railway station. They generally charge around Rs 1200 from the railway station to the town center.
BUS : Kullu has regular bus connections from Delhi, Shimla, Pathankot, Palampur and Ambala. The main bus stand is in the Sarvari Bazaar. Buses stopping at Dhalpur. State owned bus services of Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation are available from Kullu connecting with the nearest cities. Kullu is connected to Delhi (570 km), Chandigarh (267 km), Pathankot (285 km) and Shimla (270 km) by tourist deluxe buses of Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation. These deluxe buses cost about Rs 4 per km.
Train : The closest narrow gauge railhead is at Jogindernagar, 95 kms from Kullu. The nearest railhead with best train connections is at Chandigarh, 272 kms away. From there, regular buses connect to Kullu.There are also taxis available from the railway station. They generally charge around Rs 1200 from the railway station to the town center.
Air : The closest airport to Kullu is Bhuntar airport which is situated at a distance of around 10 km from the heart of the city, Kullu. Bhuntar is currently not operational therefore Chandigarh is the airport for Kullu Vally.After getting down at the Air port, take an auto-rickshaw, bus or hire a taxi to reach the destination within the city.
Others : There are auto rickshaws in some places where the roads are not steep. There are no separate night fares. The best option is to hire private cabs from stands that are available at the street corners. Most of them charge per km and the usual rates are Rs 6 per km. Horse drawn carriages are a popular mode of transport in the town. They are cheap and can be found along the main roads.
Things to CarryEdit
- Woolan cloths, Camera etc.
Safety / WarningEdit
N.A.
HelplineEdit
- Police : 100
- Ambulance : 102
- Fire : 101
