⚡ Difficult — Expert Level
🏔 Expert Himalayan Guides · Since 2010
Lamkhaga Pass Trek
Chitkul to Gangotri · India's most formidable Himalayan crossing
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Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
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Max Altitude
5,281 m · 17,326 ft
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Trek Distance
~91 km
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Starting From
₹34,750 + GST
Trek Price
₹34,750 + GST
Next Departure
May / Jun / Sep / Oct
Duration
9 Days / 8 Nights
Duration
9 Days
8 Nights
Max Altitude
5,281 m
17,326 ft
Difficulty
Difficult
Prior exp. needed
Region
Kinnaur
Himachal Pradesh
Group Size
6 – 12
Min 6 per batch
Best Season
May – Oct
Avoid Jul–Aug
The Himalaya's Most Demanding
High-Altitude Crossing
At 3 AM on Day 5, you'll strap on crampons in the dark, coil rope through gloved hands, and look straight up at a near-vertical wall of glacier. Below you, the Garhwal Himalayas. Above you, 5,281 metres of sky. This is Lamkhaga Pass — and it is not a trek for everyone.
The Lamkhaga Pass Trek connects Harsil in Uttarakhand to Chitkul, India's last inhabited village before the Tibet border, covering roughly 91 km over 9 days through some of the most remote terrain in the Himalayan range.
Trekking Cougars has been guiding this route since our earliest years. Every guide who leads the Lamkhaga crossing has completed the pass themselves — multiple times. We don't take groups here lightly, and we don't cut corners on safety.
Cross a 5,281 m pass — one of the most technically demanding in the Garhwal
Walk from Uttarakhand into Himachal Pradesh entirely on foot
Remote campsites miles from any town — true wilderness living
Himalayan Griffon, Blue Sheep, and Snow Leopard territory
End at Chitkul — India's last village before the Tibet border
Expert guide who has personally crossed this pass multiple times
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included in ₹34,750
✓Pickup & drop — Dehradun ISBT to Shimla ISBT
✓Expert trek leader with Lamkhaga crossing experience
✓All camping gear — tents, sleeping bags (-10°C), mats
✓All vegetarian meals — Day 1 dinner to Day 9 brunch
✓All forest entry & national park permits
✓Technical equipment — ropes, ice axes, crampons
✓First-aid kit, pulse oximeter, emergency O₂ cylinder
✓Satellite phone for emergency communication
Not Included
✗Travel to Dehradun from your home city
✗Personal trekking gear (boots, jacket, poles)
✗Personal baggage porter — ₹500/day for 12 kg
✗Trek insurance (strongly recommended)
✗Personal snacks, energy bars, electrolytes
✗Tips for guide and chef (customary)
✗Non-vegetarian food (unavailable on route)
✗GST applicable on trek price
Full Itinerary
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Day 1 · Drive
Dehradun → Harsil (2,620 m)
230 km · ~8 hrs · Hotel Stay
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- Group departs Dehradun ISBT at 9:00 AM
- Scenic drive via Rishikesh → Uttarkashi → Harsil village
- Check into guesthouse — meet your trek team
- Evening briefing: equipment, medical check, emergency protocols
- Gear check and issue of any rented equipment
- Dinner included. Early rest — trek starts tomorrow.
📍 Meet: Dehradun ISBT
🛏️ Stay: Guesthouse, Harsil
🍽️ Meals: Dinner included
📶 Network: Available
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Day 2 · Trek Begins
Harsil → Kyarkoti (3,840 m)
14 km · ~7 hrs · Gain: 1,220 m
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- Early start at 7 AM. Trail enters thick oak and deodar forest above Harsil.
- Steady ascent with views of Garhwal peaks opening up as you climb
- Himalayan Griffon, blue poppy, and rhododendron depending on season
- Packed lunch break at a natural clearing midway
- Reach Kyarkoti — base camp for the Black Peak Expedition
- Evening acclimatization walk of 200–300 m gain
⛺ Camp: Kyarkoti
🍽️ All meals included
📶 BSNL only (spotty)
🌡️ Night: ~5°C
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Day 5 · The Summit Day ★
Base Camp → Lamkhaga Pass (5,281 m) → Gundar
13 km · ~11 hrs · The hardest and most rewarding day
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- 2:30 AM: Wake up. Hot tea and light breakfast. Crampons and ice axe fitted in the dark.
- 3:30 AM: Headlamp trek begins. The silence at this hour is surreal.
- Near-vertical climb on hard snow. Rope lines fixed by the lead guide. Every trekker clips in.
- At the summit — glaciers below, peaks in every direction. Most trekkers describe this as life-altering.
- Crossing from Uttarakhand into Himachal Pradesh — on foot, at 5,281 m.
- Rope-assisted descent. Long walk to Gundar. Rest, celebrate, recover.
⏰ Start: 3:30 AM
🏔️ Summit: 5,281 m
🧗 Ropes required
⛺ Camp: Gundar (4,415 m)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need prior trekking experience?
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Yes — non-negotiable. We require at least 2–3 treks above 3,500 m in the past two years. Suitable prior treks include Hampta Pass, Rupin Pass, or Bali Pass. First-time trekkers are not ready for this route. Share your trekking history on WhatsApp for an honest assessment.
What fitness level is required and how do I prepare?
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You should walk 12–15 km daily with a 10 kg pack for 6 consecutive days. Start 6–8 weeks before with daily running, stair climbing with a weighted backpack, and weekend long hikes. Stop alcohol 1 week before. Drink 3L+ water daily in the final 2 weeks.
Is this trek safe for solo women?
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Yes. Solo women regularly join our Lamkhaga batches. All camps have separate toilet tents and our guide team is trained in safety and inclusion. You trek in a group of 6–12 with your guide present at all times.
Is there mobile network on the trek?
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Network available at Harsil (Day 1) and Chitkul (Day 8). Days 2–7 have no reliable connectivity. We carry a satellite phone on all Lamkhaga expeditions for genuine emergencies.
How do I pay? Can I pay in instalments?
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Pay via Razorpay — UPI, all cards, net banking. Secure your slot with a 30% advance and pay the balance up to 30 days before departure. WhatsApp us to arrange the payment schedule.
Trek Price Per Person
₹34,750
+ GST
All meals & camping gear included
Solo trekkers welcome · Private groups available
Solo trekkers welcome · Private groups available
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9 Days / 8 Nights▲
Max altitude: 5,281 m🚌
Pickup: Dehradun ISBT (9 AM)🍽️
All veg meals included⛺
Camp + guesthouse stays🏥
First aid + O₂ cylinder🔒Secure payment via Razorpay
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