Chanshal Passचांशल पास
A high offbeat pass above Rohru, closed by snow in winter.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereShimla, Himachal Pradesh
Shimla and the lower hills
Shimla and the lower hills
Best time to visit1 June to 30 September
Good seasonsMonsoon (June to September)
DifficultyDifficult
Height4520 m above sea level
Time needed2 to 3 days
Base and nearbyRohru, Rohru
EntryFree
ClosuresUsually closed 1 November to 15 May. The pass is under snow and not safe from November to mid May.
About Chanshal Pass
A high pass above Rohru, linking the Shimla side to the Dodra Kwar valley, with meadows, a small lake and snow peaks. The route is a good offbeat trek or a rough drive in summer, and the area is famous for its trout streams. The weather can turn without warning, and the pass is snowbound in winter.
What to see and do
- High pass at 4,500 m
- Meadows and a small lake
- Trout streams
- Rare crowd
- Dodra Kwar valley beyond
Part of The Himalaya.
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