Thamsar Pass Trek, Himachal Pradesh
Barot, a scenic hamlet in the Mandi district is famous for its hydro power plant, the first one in North India. It’s also a famous fishing destination, with a lot of people flocking the banks of Uhl river to fish for its famous trouts. Trek to Thamsar pass passes through lush green forests & glacier trails to reach the pass & the lake near it. The trail is on a famous route towards Bara Bangal village and is a common route for shephards and traders in the region.
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Duration: 5 days Grade: Moderate Max Altitude: 4400m Starts from: Barot, Himachal Pradesh Ends at: Barot, Himachal Pradesh Best Season: August to October |
Barot, near the starting poing of the Thamsar Pass Trek
Trek Cost:
INR 12,500/- per trekker (inclusive of travel from Mandi to Mandi) |
Trek Route Barot - Plachek - Panihartu - Thamsar Pass - Panihartu - Plachek - Barot Trek Dates Sep 10 to Sep 14 2016 |
Day-wise Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive at Barot. Drive till Bada Gran, trek from Bada Gran (2200m) to Plachek (2400m)
Day 2: Trek from Plachek (2400m) to Panihartu (3930m)
Day 3: Trek from Panihartu (3930m) to Thamsar Pass (4400m) & back to Panihartu
Day 4: Trek from Panihartu (3930m) to Plachek (2400m)
Day 5: Trek from Plachek (2400m) to Bada Gran (2200m), drive till Barot
Day 1: Arrive at Barot. Drive till Bada Gran, trek from Bada Gran (2200m) to Plachek (2400m)
Day 2: Trek from Plachek (2400m) to Panihartu (3930m)
Day 3: Trek from Panihartu (3930m) to Thamsar Pass (4400m) & back to Panihartu
Day 4: Trek from Panihartu (3930m) to Plachek (2400m)
Day 5: Trek from Plachek (2400m) to Bada Gran (2200m), drive till Barot
Day 1
Arrive at Barot and drive to Bada Gran (2 hours) and trek to Plachek (4 hours)
Upon arrival at Barot, you will board a vehicle that takes you on a 1 hour drive to Bada Gran, winding road through Chahar valley along Uhl river. Our trek starts at Bada Gran, a village hanging off the mountains. We trek down to the river, cross it over to the other side & climb back up along the valley. Cross the river again & stay overnight in tents/Forest Rest House at the grassy campsite of Plachek.
Day 2
Trek from Plachek to Panihartu (4 to 5 hours)
We head out today, gradually climbing up towards Jhodi which will be our first break, after 2 hours. It’s a walk among scenic spruce, aok & rhododendron forests till jhodi where we re-group for lunch. It will be more or less a gradual walk thereafter, crossing glacier streams to reach Panihartu in another 3 hours. Panihartu is a campsite in a vast open area, where water coming from 4-5 different streams form the Uhl river. It has a small food place for the shepherds who use this route to cross over to Bara Bangal village.
Day 3
Trek from Panihartu to Thamsar Pass & back to Panihartu (6 to 7 hours)
With lighter backpacks, we leave the Panihartu campsite, a steep ascent taking us past a glacier lake towards the Thamsar Pass. The trail is glacier moraine & a hard climb of 4-5 hours takes us to the top of the pass. The views from the pass are magnificent, with Pir Panjal & Mani Mahesh ranges visibile to the north. We spend time at the pass and Thamsar lake which is adjacent to the pass on the other side. After lunch, we head back towards our campsite at the pastures of Panihartu.
Day 4
Trek from Panihartu to Plachek (3 to 4 hours)
We retrace our steps back from Panihartu towards Plachek. Today’s walk is mostly downhill, passing Jhodi and reaching the campsite at Plachek in 3 to 4 hours. We camp next to Uhl river, enjoying the camp nestled between Dhauladhar & Kullu mountain range.
Day 5
Trek from Plachek to Bada Gran (3 to 4 hours) and drive to Barot (1 hour)
We will start early today for a trek back towards civilization. After a winding route along the valley, we reach the road-head village of Bada Gran. Transfer your backpacks to the vehicles waiting for us and sit back and enjoy the drive to Barot.
Arrive at Barot and drive to Bada Gran (2 hours) and trek to Plachek (4 hours)
Upon arrival at Barot, you will board a vehicle that takes you on a 1 hour drive to Bada Gran, winding road through Chahar valley along Uhl river. Our trek starts at Bada Gran, a village hanging off the mountains. We trek down to the river, cross it over to the other side & climb back up along the valley. Cross the river again & stay overnight in tents/Forest Rest House at the grassy campsite of Plachek.
Day 2
Trek from Plachek to Panihartu (4 to 5 hours)
We head out today, gradually climbing up towards Jhodi which will be our first break, after 2 hours. It’s a walk among scenic spruce, aok & rhododendron forests till jhodi where we re-group for lunch. It will be more or less a gradual walk thereafter, crossing glacier streams to reach Panihartu in another 3 hours. Panihartu is a campsite in a vast open area, where water coming from 4-5 different streams form the Uhl river. It has a small food place for the shepherds who use this route to cross over to Bara Bangal village.
Day 3
Trek from Panihartu to Thamsar Pass & back to Panihartu (6 to 7 hours)
With lighter backpacks, we leave the Panihartu campsite, a steep ascent taking us past a glacier lake towards the Thamsar Pass. The trail is glacier moraine & a hard climb of 4-5 hours takes us to the top of the pass. The views from the pass are magnificent, with Pir Panjal & Mani Mahesh ranges visibile to the north. We spend time at the pass and Thamsar lake which is adjacent to the pass on the other side. After lunch, we head back towards our campsite at the pastures of Panihartu.
Day 4
Trek from Panihartu to Plachek (3 to 4 hours)
We retrace our steps back from Panihartu towards Plachek. Today’s walk is mostly downhill, passing Jhodi and reaching the campsite at Plachek in 3 to 4 hours. We camp next to Uhl river, enjoying the camp nestled between Dhauladhar & Kullu mountain range.
Day 5
Trek from Plachek to Bada Gran (3 to 4 hours) and drive to Barot (1 hour)
We will start early today for a trek back towards civilization. After a winding route along the valley, we reach the road-head village of Bada Gran. Transfer your backpacks to the vehicles waiting for us and sit back and enjoy the drive to Barot.
Trek Cost:
INR 12,500 per trekker
From Mandi to Mandi
Trek cost includes:
Trek cost does not include:
INR 12,500 per trekker
From Mandi to Mandi
Trek cost includes:
- Transfer by vehicle from Barot to Bada Gran and back at end of the trek
- Good quality tents, sleeping bags, carry mats and crampons (if and where required). Tented accommodation will be on double / triple sharing basis.
- Safety equipment – first aid kit, stretcher, pulsoximeter, portable oxygen cylinders (where required, for use in case of emergencies only)
- All vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner on all trek days) for the trek duration (from Aru onwards till Sumbal)
- WildBoots trek leader, guide, cook and camp helpers and horses / mules / porters as may be required for carrying the equipment
- Service taxes, permits, fees and other charges imposed by local authorities, national parks, etc.
Trek cost does not include:
- Transport costs to reach the trek reporting location
- Meals, snacks, mineral water, telephone, tips and other incidental expenses during travel to and from base camp of the trek
- Transportation for sightseeing in and around Aru / Srinagar before / after the trek. Transport can be arranged but will be charged separately as per cost incurred.
- Trekkers are expected to trek carrying their own backpack. Those intending to trek without backpacks or carrying only a day-pack and offloading their backpacks onto the horses / mules will have to bear an additional cost.
- Cost of doctors, medical officers. WildBoots trek leaders are trained in First Aid to assist in case of medical emergencies.
- Emergency evacuation related costs owing to personal emergencies or external weather conditions.
Reporting Location:
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Mandi is well connected by road with New Delhi and other major cities in North India. The nearest railway station is Joginder Nagar railway station, around 55 kms away.
From Mandi, transport to Barot will be arranged for all trekkers in a private vehicle.
Reporting Date & Time:
Day 1
Please plan on reaching Mandi latest by 8 am on Day 1. All trekkers will be assembled and will leave together for from Mandi at 8 am.
Return Date & Time:
Day 5
Please plan your return on Day 5 evening from Mandi.
What to bring, how to prepare
Please go through the list of the personal trekking gear you are expected to carry for the trek, high altitude trek preparation and more in the Information section.
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Mandi is well connected by road with New Delhi and other major cities in North India. The nearest railway station is Joginder Nagar railway station, around 55 kms away.
From Mandi, transport to Barot will be arranged for all trekkers in a private vehicle.
Reporting Date & Time:
Day 1
Please plan on reaching Mandi latest by 8 am on Day 1. All trekkers will be assembled and will leave together for from Mandi at 8 am.
Return Date & Time:
Day 5
Please plan your return on Day 5 evening from Mandi.
What to bring, how to prepare
Please go through the list of the personal trekking gear you are expected to carry for the trek, high altitude trek preparation and more in the Information section.