Bara Bhangal

8 Nights | 9 Days | Bir to Chamba via the Thamsar Pass

Bara Bhangal is more than a trek; it’s a time capsule. ⏳ Tucked away where the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges collide, this is one of the most remote inhabited corners of India. For eight months of the year, the world forgets Bara Bhangal exists, as heavy snow seals the high-altitude gates of the Kalihani and Thamsar Passes. ❄️

Walk through a shifting canvas of landscapes—from emerald oak forests 🌳 to sun-drenched alpine meadows and jagged glacial moraines—ending at the spiritual sanctuary of Bharmour. 🔱

• 📍 Route: The legendary crossing from Kangra Valley to Chamba Valley.
• 🏔️ Max Altitude: 4,800m (Thamsar Pass).
• 👣 Terrain: Forest trails, glacial streams, and high-altitude scree.
• 💫 Vibe: Raw, remote, and deeply spiritual.

• Location: Bir (1,550m) 🪂
• The Vibe: Arrive in India’s paragliding capital. Spend your day wandering through quiet monasteries or watching colorful gliders dance over Billing. Rest well—the mountains are calling!
• Overnight at Bir | 🍽️ Dinner

• Route: Bir ➔ Rajgundha ➔ Palachak (3,000m) 🌲
• The Experience: A scenic drive to Rajgundha, then we hit the trail! Walk through whispering pine forests with the Uhl River roaring beside you. We camp at Palachak, where the air starts to get crisp and the views get wild.
• Overnight at Palachak | 🍽️ B, L, D

• Route: Palachak ➔ Panihartu (3,750m) 🧗‍♂️
• The Experience: Today we climb! Say goodbye to the trees as we enter the alpine zone. Walking through rhododendrons and occasional snow patches, we reach the base of Thamsar Pass. Night falls under a million stars at our high-meadow camp. ✨
• Overnight at Panihartu | 🍽️ B, L, D

• Route: Panihartu ➔ Thamsar Pass (4,800m) ➔ Marhu Got (3,800m) 🏔️
• The Experience: The summit day! Navigate moraines and glaciers to reach the top. From the pass, look one way to see Moon Peak and the other to see the sacred Manimahesh Kailash. A steep, thrilling descent leads us to our camp by the glacial streams.
• Overnight at Marhu Got | 🍽️ B, L, D

• Route: Marhu Got ➔ Bara Bhangal Village (2,550m) 🛖
• The Experience: Follow the infant Ravi River through shepherd trails. Finally, the "Hidden Valley" reveals its secret: Bara Bhangal. Stone houses, barley fields, and a pace of life that hasn’t changed in centuries. Welcome to paradise.
• Overnight at Bara Bhangal | 🍽️ B, L, D

• Activity: Village Immersion & Rest 🍵
• The Experience: No roads, no signals, no rush. Meet the resilient Gaddi people, explore their tribal homes, and soak in the absolute silence. It’s a day to disconnect from the world and reconnect with yourself.
• Overnight at Bara Bhangal | 🍽️ B, L, D

• Route: Bara Bhangal ➔ Dhardi ➔ Bharmour (1,900m) 🚗
• The Experience: Trek a dramatic path along the Ravi River—a lifeline for the villagers. At Dhardi, we swap boots for wheels and drive to the holy town of Bharmour, the ancient land of Lord Shiva.
• Overnight at Bharmour | 🍽️ B, L, D

• Route: Bharmour ➔ Chamba ➔ Bir (1,550m) 🛣️
• The Experience: A beautiful road trip through the heart of Himachal. We stop at the historic town of Chamba before heading back to the tea gardens of Bir. Celebration dinner tonight! 🥂
• Overnight at Bir | 🍽️ B, D

• Activity: Farewell Bir 👋
• The Experience: One last breakfast with a mountain view. Whether you head home or stay for a flight over Billing, you leave as one of the few who has truly seen the "Hidden Himalayas."
• 🍽️ Breakfast

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