Trek starts along the right bank of Beas river through villages, green fields and orchards with beautiful valleys, forests & mountain view to the famous ski resort, Solang Nallah (2480 m). Overnight in tents.
Jalsu is a low height pass of the Dhauladhar range that connects Kangra Valley to the upper Ravi valley in Chamba district.It is an easy trek where the relatively gentle gradient even enables mules to go up to the Kangra side. Bara Bhangal (Kangra) and Holi (Chamba) residents use this pass tocross over Kangra and vice versa as it saves both time and money compared to traveling by bus via Chamba. Gaddi shepherds cross the pass in large numbers. The grasslans and the wild flowers extend to the top of the pass.
Trek starts along the right bank of Beas river through villages, green fields and orchards with beautiful valleys, forests & mountain view to the famous ski resort, Solang Nallah (2480 m). Overnight in tents.
Trek through an alpine plateau, Dhundi (2480 m). Along the trek view glaciers and snow capped peaks including the peaks of Indrasan (6221 m) & Deo Tibba (6001 m). Overnight in tents at Bakarthach (3150 m).
After breakfast start trek to Yara Got via Jalsu Pass. Jalsu is a Most scenic area with lot of water around and green pastures. It is a nice camp site for trekkers and shepherds. O/N Camp at Yara Got.
After breakfast we start trek to Surai Village. After cross the beautiful pass we walk down to bridge cross over walk the trail and pass Surai on your right. O/N Camp at Surai.
After breakfast we start trek to Surai to Nayagran lunch at Nayagran. From Nayagran we take company jeep back to Dharamsala or Pathankot.
Transport Options (Delhi – Mcleod ganj – Delhi)
For travel to Mcleod ganj and back one can choose between air, rail & road. For air travel, the closest airport is the Gaggal DHM, also known as Kangra Airport, or Dharamshala Airport and is well connected to Delhi and other parts of the country by Indigo, Alliance Air , Spice Jet.
There are frequent Public Transport buses including Volvos available from Delhi to Mcleodganj that cost about Rs. 1200- 1500 per person. These buses depart from Majnu ka tilla every 30 mins. or so and take about 12 hrs to cover the distance. The same is also applicable on the return journey. A private vehicle could also be arranged for if you require the same.
Weather Details
Summer in Mcleod ganj extends from March to June when the temperature variation is recorded to be ranging between 23°c and 27°c. Mercury sometimes reaches up to 38°c but never goes beyond that. During winters the temperature can drop to -1° and the maximum temperature hardly goes up to 20°c.
Please keep in mind that the above information is not exact and does not account for sudden changes. Whatever the temperatures and conditions rest assured we will be prepared to handle it with ease as we use equipment of very high specifications
Location: Jalsu Pass lies in Himachal Pradesh and connects the Kangra Valley to the Chamba Valley, usually accessed via Utrala (Kangra side) or Chaurasi Temple, Bharmour (Chamba side).
Altitude: The pass sits at around 11,000 ft (3,350 meters) above sea level.
Best Time: The ideal time is from May to early July, and late August to mid-October. Avoid the peak monsoon period due to slippery trails.
Difficulty Level: It’s a moderate trek, suitable for trekkers with basic experience and fitness. The trail is long but not too steep.
errain: Expect a mix of dense forests, flower-filled meadows, gushing streams, and panoramic views of the Dhauladhar range.
Not at all. Jalsu Pass is a relatively less-traveled trail, offering a peaceful and authentic Himalayan trekking experience.