Are you planning a trip to Sach Pass and Pangi Valley and wondering how many days you need? In July 2015, I finally got a chance to visit one of the most beautiful and unforgiving places of Himachal Pradesh. The trip left me with stories I still tell to this day. Today I will share the most practical Sach Pass – Pangi Valley itinerary that you can follow for a 7 to 8 day road trip from Delhi. This is a day by day plan with distances, drive times, fuel stops, and all the information you need to plan a memorable trip to this tribal part of Himachal Pradesh.
Last Updated: February 2026. Road conditions, fuel stops, and accommodation options verified for the upcoming 2026 season.
Let's quickly dive into the details:
Quick Facts About Sach Pass and Pangi Valley
Before we get into the itinerary, here are some essential details that will help you understand what this trip involves.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Sach Pass Altitude | 4,414 meters (14,482 Ft) |
| Location | Pir Panjal Range, Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh |
| Pass Open Season | Mid-June to mid-October (weather dependent) |
| Best Time to Visit | July to September |
| Total Trip Duration | 7-8 days from Delhi (round trip) |
| Nearest Town | Chamba (127 km from Sach Pass) |
| Nearest Fuel | Churah (last pump before the pass) |
| Mobile Network | Works till Bairagarh. Only BSNL in Pangi Valley (calls only, no data) |
| Permits Required | No special permits for Indian citizens as of 2026 |
This article is the first step towards the comprehensive travel guide for Sach Pass and Pangi Valley. I have published a series of articles covering different aspects of this trip. The second one covers how to make a trip to Sach Pass in 4-5 days if you are short on time. For a detailed travel guide, check out the complete guide to Pangi Valley and the Sach Pass detailed travel guide.
Quoting from my experience of Sach Pass – Pangi Valley in terms of what you can expect from it…
Numerous water crossings, endless waterfalls, snow walls as high as 40 feet, roads as if the pathway to hell, picking up an XUV to cross the landslide, clearing the landslide on your own, driving through the ever violent gushing streams and waterfalls, running through the live landslides, taking an open wild waterfall bath, getting stuck in no mans land, crossing over mighty passes of Rohtang Pass and Jalori Pass in the middle of night… Uff… Can you ask for anything more?? 😀 :D… All in all an F-amazing drive to daddy of all the mountain passes – Sach Pass in Pangi Valley which conclude with an exhilarating WTF kind of experience last week…
How to Reach Sach Pass from Delhi?
Sach Pass in Himachal Pradesh connects Pangi Valley with Chamba Valley. There are three routes you can take to reach Sach Pass from Delhi, and each has its own charm and difficulty level. Keep in mind that you will face challenging road conditions on all these routes. Sometimes it will feel very much unlike making a trip to any other place in Himachal.
Route 1: Delhi to Sach Pass via Dalhousie – Chamba (Shortest, Most Popular)
You start from Delhi and travel to Dalhousie – Khajjiar or even directly to Chamba. From Chamba, you keep driving to Bairagarh, then Satrundi, and finally enter Pangi Valley after crossing Sach Pass. You can return via the same route or pick any of the other two routes to make it a circuit. If you are short on time, this is the best route. You can easily make a long weekend trip via this route, crossing Sach Pass and returning the same way in 4-5 days.
| Segment | Distance | Drive Time |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi to Pathankot | 475 km | 8-9 hours |
| Pathankot to Chamba | 120 km | 3-4 hours |
| Chamba to Bairagarh | 65 km | 3-3.5 hours |
| Bairagarh to Sach Pass | 35 km | 4-5 hours |
| Sach Pass to Killar | 61 km | 4-5 hours |
Route 2: Delhi to Sach Pass via Kishtwar – Killar (The Cliffhanger Route)
This route will need more days at hand. You first travel to Kishtwar in Jammu, which takes about two days from Delhi. Then you drive the famous cliffhanger drive from Kishtwar to Killar, considered one of the most dangerous roads in the world. On Day 4, you cross Sach Pass to travel to the Chamba side. This route is not for the faint-hearted, my friend.
Route 3: Delhi to Sach Pass via Manali – Keylong – Udaipur
It takes 3-4 days to reach Sach Pass from Delhi via the Keylong route. You first travel to Manali, then Manali to Keylong on the second day. On the third day, you drive from Keylong to Udaipur to Killar. Finally, Killar to Sach Pass and either return the same way or exit via the Dalhousie – Chamba side. This route lets you explore the beautiful Lahaul Valley along the way.
Now that you know how to reach Pangi Valley, let us look at a day by day detailed plan for a memorable Sach Pass trip.
Travel Tip: If you are driving yourself to Sach Pass or Pangi Valley, then do not forget to check the 40 must-have things to carry on a self-drive trip to remote Himalayas.
What Is the Best Sach Pass – Pangi Valley Itinerary for 7-8 Days?
The most common and practical itinerary for Sach Pass and Pangi Valley takes 7 to 8 days from Delhi. We will enter from the Chamba side, cross Sach Pass, spend time exploring Pangi Valley villages, and then exit via the Manali side through Udaipur and Keylong. I will also cover an alternate plan where you exit via the Kishtwar side instead.
Day 1 | Delhi to Pathankot to Chamba / Bairagarh
This is a long driving day with not much sightseeing apart from what comes on the road. You can stop for food at Chamera Lake that falls on the route. It takes about 12 hours to reach Chamba from Delhi and about 16 hours if you push all the way to Bairagarh. Hence, an early start from Delhi is mandatory.
- Route: Delhi – Karnal – Ambala – Ludhiana – Jalandhar – Pathankot – Chamba – Bairagarh
- Distance: About 595 km to Chamba, 660 km to Bairagarh
- Drive time: 12-16 hours depending on where you halt
- Follow the route alongside Chamera Lake. In case you need to go to Bairagarh directly, Chamba town will not come on the short route, so look for directions at the junction.
- Fuel stop: Top up at Chamba or Banikhet. This is important.
- Overnight: Chamba or Bairagarh, whichever suits your timings.
Day 2 | Chamba / Bairagarh to Sach Pass to Killar
This is the big day. You cross Sach Pass at 14,482 Ft, and trust me, it is going to be unlike anything you have done before. Leave very early from wherever you are staying. Starting early is not optional here because later in the day, the water level in nallahs rises significantly and can strand you in the middle of nowhere.
- Route: Chamba/Bairagarh – Satrundi – Sach Pass (14,482 Ft) – Bagotu – Killar
- Distance: About 160 km from Chamba, 95 km from Bairagarh
- Drive time: 8-9 hours from Chamba, 5-6 hours from Bairagarh
- Fuel: Fill up at Churah (about 8 km from Tissa towards Sach Pass). This is the last petrol pump before Pangi Valley. The next one is at Tandi on the Manali – Leh Highway.
- You can plan lunch at the Bagotu Nalla dhaba after crossing Sach Pass towards Killar, or carry your own food.
- Overnight: Killar. Budget guesthouses available for Rs 500-700/night.
Day 3 and Day 4 | Explore the Beautiful Villages of Pangi Valley
Spend a couple of days at Killar exploring the beautiful villages in Pangi Valley. This is the heart of the trip, so do not rush through it. The entire valley offers picturesque villages that most tourists never get to see. Some of the villages around Killar worth exploring are Dharwas, Luj, Sural, Hundan, Findroo, Findar, Mindhal, and Parmar.
- Places to visit: Dharwas, Luj, Sural, Hundan, Findroo, Findar, Mindhal, Parmar
- There is a PWD rest house in Cherry where you can stay in peace. PWD Rest House costs Rs 1,200-1,500/night with slightly better amenities. Hotels and guest houses in Killar are also available.
- Total drive: About 6-7 hours across both days as the villages are not far from each other.
- Food: Local dhabas serve simple meals (rajma-chawal, dal-rice) for Rs 80-150 per plate.
- Sural village is a great place to stay for one night if you want a change from Killar.
- Overnight: Killar on both days, or one night at Sural.
Day 5 | Killar to Cherry to Purthi to Udaipur
Start your day early again. The Madgram Nalla near Udaipur gets flooded later in the day, and you do not want to get stuck there. This is a beautiful drive through the valley with stunning views along the way.
- Route: Killar – Cherry – Purthi – Tindi – Madgram – Udaipur
- Distance: About 100 km
- Drive time: 5 hours, depending upon the breaks you take in between
- You can have lunch at the Purthi dhaba if needed.
- Be very careful at water crossings, especially the Madgram Nalla which can be quite violent.
- Overnight: Udaipur (Lahaul).
Day 6 | Udaipur to Tandi to Sissu / Jispa / Manali
Visit Trilokinath Temple while going towards Tandi. This is a sacred temple for both Hindus and Buddhists and well worth the stop. From Tandi, you have options depending on your plan.
- Route: Udaipur – Trilokinath – Tandi – Keylong – Sissu / Jispa / Manali
- Distance: About 70 km to Sissu, 140 km to Manali
- Drive time: About 5 hours to Sissu. Manali is another 4 hours from Sissu via Atal Tunnel.
- You can stay at Keylong, Sissu, or Jispa depending on whether you want to visit Baralacha La and Surajtal the next day.
- If you want to return home quickly, you can drive directly to Manali from Udaipur and save a day. The Atal Tunnel has made this stretch much faster than it used to be.
- Fuel stop: Tandi petrol pump is a must-stop. By the time you reach it, you may not have sufficient fuel to make it further.
- Overnight: Sissu / Jispa / Manali.
Day 7 | Sissu to Rohtang Pass to Manali / Mandi
If you stayed at Jispa, you can do Baralacha La and Surajtal on this day. Otherwise, from Sissu, head to Manali via the Atal Tunnel (much faster than the old Rohtang route). Have lunch at Manali and continue to Mandi if you want to cover some distance towards Delhi.
- Route: Sissu/Jispa – Atal Tunnel/Rohtang Pass – Manali – Mandi (optional)
- Drive time: About 4-5 hours to reach Manali. Mandi is another 3 hours from Manali.
- The Atal Tunnel (9.02 km) has cut the travel time from Sissu to Manali significantly. No more waiting for Rohtang Pass weather windows.
- Overnight: Manali or Mandi.
Day 8 | Manali / Mandi to Delhi
If there is time, explore Manali before heading back. In case you are going by overnight Volvo, it starts around 5:30 PM from Manali. Manali local sightseeing includes Hadimba Temple, Manu Temple, Mall Road, the local monastery, Old Manali, and Vashisht Hot Water Springs.
- Route: Manali/Mandi – Kullu – Aut – Chandigarh – Delhi
- Distance: About 530 km from Manali
- Drive time: 12-14 hours, depending upon the breaks you take in between.
- Back home with a lifetime of stories to tell 🙂
Can You Do Sach Pass to Killar to Kishtwar Instead? (Alternate 7-Day Itinerary)
Instead of exiting via Manali through Keylong and Udaipur, you might want to experience the famous cliffhanger drive from Killar to Kishtwar. Here is how you can adjust the itinerary. Days 1 through 4 remain the same as above.
Day 5 | Killar to Kishtwar (The Cliffhanger Drive)
- Route: Killar – Gulabhgarh – Kishtwar
- Distance: About 120 km
- Drive time: 6 hours, depending upon the breaks you take in between
- Start early to reach Kishtwar by evening. This route is popular by the name “Cliffhanger Drive.” The road is pretty narrow with a deep drop running alongside it. Hence, it will take some time to cover the 120 km journey.
- Overnight: Kishtwar.
Day 6 | Kishtwar to Patnitop
- Route: Kishtwar – Doda – Ramban – Patnitop
- Distance: About 120 km
- Drive time: 5 hours, depending upon the breaks you take
- Wake up easy after the tiring cliffhanger day. Roads from Kishtwar to Patnitop are mostly decent.
- In the evening, do some local sightseeing in Patnitop or enjoy the sunset.
- Overnight: Patnitop.
Day 7 | Patnitop to Delhi
- Route: Patnitop – Jammu – Pathankot – Jalandhar – Delhi
- Distance: About 620 km
- Drive time: 12-14 hours, depending upon the breaks you take
- Start the trip back home after an early breakfast.
- Back home.
What Are the Road Conditions on the Sach Pass – Pangi Valley Route?
You must understand the road conditions before planning a self-drive trip to Sach Pass. If you have never driven on rough Himalayan roads, I will highly recommend you think twice. It may look tempting, but the trip to Sach Pass and Pangi Valley is genuinely adventurous. A sedan or hatchback will struggle badly on many sections of this route. I suggest you take a SUV or a vehicle with good ground clearance.
Here is the breakdown of road conditions based on my experience. Keep in mind that road work is ongoing in several sections, so conditions may improve gradually over the years.
- Delhi to Pathankot: Excellent, smooth toll road. No issues at all.
- Pathankot to Banikhet: Mostly good with some average sections and a few bad patches with potholes.
- Banikhet to Chamera Lake to Koti: Mix of good and average roads.
- Koti to Tissa to Bairagarh: Roads are mostly bad with few average patches. Landslide points and tricky sections with some water crossings. Drive with care.
- Bairagarh to Satrundi to Sach Pass: Mostly non-existent roads. Rocks, boulders, multiple gushing water crossings, landslide points, slush near the pass, and some very tricky sections. Quite difficult.
- Sach Pass to Bagotu to Killar: Again mostly non-existent road, especially till Bagotu Nallah. The road on the other side of Sach Pass is extremely bad. Both XUV and Terrano struggled a lot in water crossings, big boulders, snow, and slush. Might damage a sedan completely.
- Killar to Cherry to Purthi to Tindi: No proper roads, dirt track but manageable with a couple of water crossings.
- Tindi to Madgram to Udaipur: Dirt track, slush, and some very heavy water crossings including the dangerous Madgram Nalla.
- Udaipur to Trilokinath to Tandi: Many patches of good tarred roads. A couple of average and bad sections.
- Tandi to Sissu to Khoksar: Majority of sections are good with a few narrow and bad sections.
- Khoksar to Atal Tunnel / Rohtang Pass to Manali: The Atal Tunnel route is excellent. The old Rohtang route has bad sections near the pass.
- Manali to Delhi: Mostly very good roads all the way.
Which Vehicle Is Best for a Sach Pass Trip?
I get this question a lot. Here is my honest assessment based on my experience.
- SUV / 4×4 (XUV, Thar, Fortuner, etc.): Best choice. High ground clearance is almost essential for the Bairagarh to Killar stretch.
- Compact SUV (Creta, Brezza, EcoSport): Doable with careful driving, but you will bottom out at several places. I suggest you avoid this if it is your first time.
- Sedan / Hatchback: I would not recommend it at all. The water crossings, boulders, and slush sections between Bairagarh and Killar will damage the vehicle. You may get stuck and there is no mechanic for 100+ km.
- Motorcycle (Royal Enfield, etc.): Very popular choice for this route. Be prepared for water crossings and carry basic repair tools. Ride in a group for safety.
Where Are the Petrol Pumps on the Sach Pass Route?
Fuel planning is critical for a Pangi Valley trip. There are no petrol pumps in Pangi Valley, and locals sell fuel in bottles at inflated rates. Hence, you must plan your fuel stops carefully.
- A couple of petrol pumps between Pathankot and Banikhet.
- There is one petrol pump near Chamba / Banikhet. Do the top-up here.
- Petrol pumps at Manjir and Bhadram.
- Churah (about 8 km from Tissa towards Sach Pass). Do not forget to fill your fuel tank here. This is the last petrol pump before Pangi Valley.
- The next fuel stop is the Tandi petrol pump on the Manali – Leh Highway. By the time you reach Tandi from Killar, you will have driven through the entire Pangi Valley without any fuel station.
- Manali has multiple petrol pumps.
My suggestion: Carry at least 10-15 liters of spare fuel in a jerry can, especially if your vehicle has low mileage. The distance from Churah to Tandi is roughly 250 km of extremely rough driving that burns more fuel than highway driving.
When Is the Best Time to Visit Sach Pass?
Sach Pass is open from mid-June to mid-October, but the best time to visit is July to September. Here is a month-wise breakdown.
- June: The pass usually opens in mid-June, but snow walls can be as high as 30-40 feet. The road is freshly cleared and conditions are rough. Only recommended for experienced drivers.
- July: One of the best months. The snow has melted, waterfalls are at their peak, and the valley is lush green. Water crossings will be strong, so be careful. Check out my Sach Pass in July guide for details.
- August: Good time to visit but expect rainfall and landslides. The valley is at its most beautiful green.
- September: Probably the best month overall. Water levels are lower, roads are more stable, and the weather is pleasant.
- October: The pass closes anytime in October depending on early snowfall. Only attempt if you have confirmed reports that the road is open.
How Much Does a Sach Pass – Pangi Valley Trip Cost?
Here is a rough budget breakdown for a 7-8 day Sach Pass trip from Delhi for 2026. These are per-person estimates assuming a group of 4 sharing a vehicle.
| Expense | Budget (Per Person) | Mid-Range (Per Person) |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel (self-drive, shared by 4) | Rs 3,000-4,000 | Rs 3,000-4,000 |
| Accommodation (7 nights) | Rs 3,500 (Rs 500/night shared) | Rs 7,000 (Rs 1,000/night shared) |
| Food (8 days) | Rs 2,400 (Rs 300/day) | Rs 4,000 (Rs 500/day) |
| Misc (tolls, parking, tips) | Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,500 |
| Total Per Person | Rs 10,000-11,000 | Rs 15,500-16,500 |
If you are traveling solo by motorcycle, the fuel cost will be lower (around Rs 1,500-2,000) but accommodation stays the same since you cannot split rooms. For those taking HRTC buses, the bus fare from Chamba to Killar is approximately Rs 280-320 (as of 2025 rates at about Rs 2.19/km for hill routes). A shared car from Chamba costs about Rs 1,000-1,200 per person.
What About Mobile Network and ATMs in Pangi Valley?
This is something many people overlook. Here is the reality.
- Mobile network: Works fine till Bairagarh where Airtel and Jio have coverage. After Bairagarh and through Sach Pass, expect zero connectivity. In Pangi Valley (Killar area), only BSNL works for calls. Do not expect data or internet inside the valley.
- ATMs: The last reliable ATM is in Chamba. There is a small bank in Killar but the ATM may or may not be operational. Carry enough cash for the entire trip. I suggest at least Rs 5,000-7,000 in cash per person beyond fuel costs.
- Electricity: Available in Killar and most villages but power cuts are common, especially during rain. Carry a power bank.
Safety Tips for Sach Pass and Pangi Valley
I do not want to scare you, but I also cannot sugarcoat the risks. Please take a sensible call for yourself and your loved ones waiting for your safe return.
- Start early every day. Water crossings get dangerous by afternoon as glacial melt increases water levels.
- Never drive at night on the Bairagarh to Killar stretch. The roads are narrow with no guardrails.
- Carry basic medicines including Diamox (for altitude), Disprin, ORS, Avomine (motion sickness), bandages, and antiseptic.
- Inform someone about your itinerary. Mobile network dies after Bairagarh, so your family will not hear from you for 2-3 days.
- Travel in convoy if possible. If one vehicle gets stuck, the other can help.
- Do not attempt if the Sach Pass road is reported closed or if there is heavy rainfall forecast. Getting stuck in these conditions is not an adventure, it comes like a nightmare.
- Carry enough food and water for emergencies. There are no shops between Bairagarh and Killar.
You should always carry your water bottle and refill it as many times as you need water. It will not only keep you hydrated always, but you will also help in saving the Himalayas from plastic garbage. Remember, every tiny step counts and your step in this direction can help save the Himalayas too !! 🙂 🙂
Conclusion
I hope the above itinerary helps you plan your trip to Sach Pass and Pangi Valley. Even if it does not cover 100% of your questions, it can certainly act as a solid starting point for your upcoming Sach Pass trip. The trip is demanding, the roads are rough, but the beauty of Pangi Valley makes every bit of it worth the effort.
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Related Reading
- The Most Complete Guide to Pangi Valley
- Sach Pass Trip Travel Guide – Detailed Itinerary
- How to Make a Sach Pass Trip in 4-5 Days
- Sach Pass in July – Road Conditions and Updates
- Killar to Kishtwar – The Cliffhanger Drive
Frequently Asked Questions
How many days do you need for a Sach Pass trip from Delhi?
You need a minimum of 7-8 days for a comfortable Sach Pass and Pangi Valley trip from Delhi. This includes 2 days of driving to reach the pass, 2-3 days exploring Pangi Valley, and 2-3 days for the return journey. If you are short on time, you can do a quick trip to Sach Pass and back via Chamba in 4-5 days without exploring Pangi Valley.
Is Sach Pass open in June 2026?
Sach Pass usually opens in mid-June, but the exact date depends on snowfall and BRO road clearing operations. In some years, the pass has opened as early as the first week of June, while in heavy snowfall years it has opened only in late June. Check the latest road status updates before planning.
Can I take a sedan to Sach Pass?
I would not recommend taking a sedan to Sach Pass. The road between Bairagarh and Killar has large boulders, deep water crossings, and stretches with no road at all. A sedan will bottom out repeatedly and may get seriously damaged. A SUV with good ground clearance is the minimum I would suggest for this trip.
Is there any petrol pump in Pangi Valley?
No, there are no petrol pumps in Pangi Valley. The last petrol pump before the pass is at Churah (about 8 km from Tissa). The next one is at Tandi on the Manali – Leh Highway. The gap is roughly 250 km of tough terrain, so carry spare fuel in a jerry can. Some locals in Killar sell diesel and petrol in bottles at inflated rates, but do not rely on this.
Do I need any permits for Sach Pass?
As of 2026, no special permits are required for Indian citizens to visit Sach Pass or Pangi Valley. However, forest entry fees may apply in certain areas. Foreign nationals should check with the Chamba DC office for any additional permit requirements. Carry your vehicle registration documents and a valid ID proof at all times.
Is there mobile network in Pangi Valley?
Mobile network is very limited in Pangi Valley. Airtel and Jio work till Bairagarh. After that, only BSNL has some coverage in Killar for voice calls. Data and internet connectivity is practically non-existent inside the valley. Inform your family about this in advance so they do not worry when you go off the grid for 2-3 days.
What is the altitude of Sach Pass?
Sach Pass sits at an altitude of 4,414 meters (14,482 Ft) above sea level on the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas in Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh. It is higher than Rohtang Pass (3,978 m) and slightly lower than Kunzum Pass (4,590 m). Altitude sickness is possible but not common since you do not stay at the pass for long.
Can I visit Sach Pass by bus?
Yes, HRTC operates a bus service from Chamba to Killar via Sach Pass, but only between July and October when the road is clear enough for large vehicles. The bus departs early morning (around 5-6 AM) from Chamba. The fare is approximately Rs 280-320 based on current HRTC hill rates. Shared cars from Chamba cost Rs 1,000-1,200 per person and are faster but less comfortable.
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A good itinerary for Sach pass. I was in Pangi valley this spring, but entered through Keylong and exited to Kishtwar. The sach pass was closed that time.
Hi Dheeraj,
Any current updates about the roads to Sach Pass and Pangi in general due to the incessant rainfall in HP. We are leaving from Ahmedabad on 13th and will reach Chamba around 16th-17th. Any updates will be very helpful. Many thanks!
There are intermittent outages being reported but nothing major road block was reported for Sach Pass. the only major road block was for Spiti Valley form Kinnaur side and Manali side and from Manali side the road seems to be cleared now
Perfect. Many thanks
Thanks dheeraj for enlightening us with such a thorough knowledge…. I want to know that can I encounter the trip on my santro xing..??..from kishtwar to manali
Arun, it will surely be difficult and you will face some challenges on that route
Is it possible to do killar to manali in one day on a bike? how much time it will take approximately?
It will be very difficult given all the rivulets you get in between and time it takes to reach Keylong and Sissu from Killar. I will not recommend it
Thanks Dheeraj for the quick reply. We have planned following bike trip. day wise stops are
1. manali to somewhere beyond joginder nagar. Mostly at bir. Dont want to go away from the main road towards dalhousie.
2. banikhet
3. bairagarh
4. killar
5. killar
6. keylong
7. manali.
Does that sound a good plan? is staying at bir and banikhet is good comfort and cost wise? I saw some itineraries staying at dharmshala and chajjar. Are those better places to stay ? We dont have them in the plan as it is a detour. So whatever google maps show shortest route, we will be taking that. Please suggest if there is other route in better condition. We will be travelling in mid september.
As I have asked earlier, we may try to do killar to manali in one day, only if there is a real emergency. Else we have plan to stay at keylong.
Another question is, where are the bike mechanics/repair shops.puncture repairs available? mainly, from bairagarh to killar to keylong patch? do they have spare parts including tyre, tube etc? I did not find this info anywhere so asking.
One more, is batt filling station for petrol, as shown on google maps, is operational always? Or sometimes it may be closed?
Regards
Hrushi
Hey Hrushi,
Your plan is OK, better keep it that way only. It is just that Bakikhet and Bairagarh are not too much apart. May be you can make it to Bairagarh and save a day for you. Even if you keep it this way, the advantage you will get is you will start for Killar from Bairagarh without much fatigue, hence I say it is good to keep this way as you have days at hand. Mid September is a good time to travel too.
There wont be any mechanics once you leave Bairagarh, may be at Bogotu Nalla you will find some but not anywhere else till you reach Killar. Then between Killar and Keylong, I see you might get someone at Purthi (might) and Udaipur.
Hi Dheeraj,
We did this sach pass trip successfully from 15 sep to 23 sep. Itinerary was manali, bir billing, tissa via khajjiar lake, killar, killar, keylong, manali.
We started late from killar around 10, and reached keylong by 5 pm, doing trilokinath in between. Had we started very early, around 5.30, we could have travelled upto manali in same day. But as you had said, it would have been very hectic ride. Thanks for your guidance.
Regards
Hrushi
Dheeraj-jee,
Your live guidance for Pangi is so enchanting. Sir, can I plan for Pangi in Mid April or early May? Please give me the information & important contact No. related to this tour.
Mid April and May is not possible for making a trip to Pangi Valley as Sach Pass is not yet open and so as Rohtang Pass and other roads leading to Pangi Valley from Keylong, especially in April. You may make the trip from June to October time period though.
Hello Dheeraj,
Very helpful article. We are planning to go Pangi Valley on September 1st week. We want to start the tour from Dalhousie and ends on Manali. We want to cover Sach Pass, Killer and all the major locations. Can you please advise me is this plan possible in 5days? Also where should i book the car for the whole tour. Is it from Dalhousie? Please advise.
You can follow the below route:
Dalhousie – Bairagarh – Sach Pass – Killar (start early in the day else it will become difficult)
Killar – Udaipur
Udaipur – Tandi – Sissu – Chandratal
Chandratal
Chandratal – Manali
Hello Dheeraj,
Thank you so much for your reply. Actually we have already visited Chandra taal. So can we go direct Manali from Udaipur?
Also please advise how much cab will take for entire tour?
Hi Dheeraj,
Planning a tour in Pangi Valley during Sept. Below is a tentative schedule.
Sunday 2nd Sept – Reach Pathankot by Train. Travel upto Kangra. Sight Seeing Kangra Fort. Stay at Kangra
Monday 3rd Sept – Travel up to Bharmour. Night stay at Bharmour
Tuesday 4th Sept – Visiting Mani Mahesh by Helicopter. Night stay at Bharmour.
Wednesday 5th Sept – From Bharmour, travel upto Killar. Stay at Killar
Thursday 6th Sept – Full day Killar Sight seeing [pangi valley, sural valley, hudan valley, parmar valley, saichu valley]
Friday 7th Sept – Killar to Keylong. Night stay at Kellong
Saturday 8th Sept – Keylong sight seeing [2-3 monasteries during first half] then travel up to Kullu. Night stay at Kullu.
Sunday – Fly back from Kullu.
Request you to share your views on this plan.
My queries:
1. Is the plan seems OK?
2. Which car is preferable? Xylo or Innova?
3. Is 1 day sight seeing is OK for Killar or should we have more days for this?
Regards,
Your plan seems OK Bhaskar, just add a day for more at Killar to relax and enjoy the beauty of Pangi Valley as well as add a day for contingency as a buffer. I will go with Xylo instead of Innova as it can make out of water crossing easier than Innova.
Hi Dheeraj,
Thanks for your advice.
Request you to recommend drivers with xylo for our pangi valley – Sach pass tour. This will be very helpful for us.
Last year we have planned our ladakh tour as per your suggestion – it was a pleasant and awesome experience for us
Regards,
ell, you can check the list of drivers from Shimla, Kinnaur and Spiti who can also help with your Pangi Valley tour: List of Taxi Drivers for Spiti Valley & Kinnaur Valley
Respected Dheeraj-Jee,
Your tour programme for Pangi is a live encyclopedia & can help any body to explore the virgin place. I am very grateful to you if you give some phone numbers who can help us to conduct such tour tension free. It means it may the Ph. No. of any reliable travel agent or car services or who can I book the PWD/FRH at Killar or Sural or any other reliable person.
Thank you sir, unfortunately, I do not have any contact numbers of such locals. I have contacted one I know but waiting for his revert back and as soon as I have a reply and he has the phone numbers, will share with you.
Hi Dheeraj,
Would like to know which route is more treacherous:
1) Dalhousie->Killar->Khoksar->Delhi or,
2) Dalhousie-> Killar->Kishtwar-Jammu-Delhi
Please let me know if we are going to miss anything if we don’t go to Kishtwar. Let Me Know
Mohit, Killar – Kishtwar is in comparison bad than Killar – Keylong – Khoksar.
Thanks for a quick reply!! I saw videos on youtube and feels that the road is much more tougher on the kishtwar side. On this Killar-Kishtwar route, are there any places for basic reapirs etc. Also, is it possible to do Killar-patnitop in one day. I am planning to do Delhi-Dalhousie-Killar-Kishtwar-Delhi circut starting this saturday. What are your suggestions, should we go to keylong instead of kishtwar? Ihave a 4wd Safari Storme. Any comments will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mohit
Hey Mohit,
There won’t be any repair shops till Kishtwar, may be one at Gulabgarh but not sure. Also, Killar to Patnitop will be too long a day. I will say it all depends on what circuit you opt to do. Car wise you will not have any issues on either of them. You can leave the Killar – Keylong for some other time in such a case.
Hi m planning trip from Jammu kishtwar to sach pass and Dalhousie in September. Is there any petrol pumps from Kihtwar to sach pass.
there is one at Kishtwar and maybe there is one at Gulabhgarh too though not sure about
Hi Dheeraj, do you have some knowledhe of the Doda to Chamba road via Bhaderwah?
I am actually planning this,
Day 1 Pathankot to Bairagarh
Day 2 Bairagarh to Killar
Day 3 Killar to Kishtwar
Day 4 Kishtwar to Chamba via Bhaderwah
Day 5 Chamba to Delhi
Does this look fine to you for mid september?
Yes, the route goes like Kishtwar – Banderwah – Padri Pass – Chamera Lake – Chamba.
I want to travel sach pass i september end. We are going by i20. what is the best route to go to sach pass from delhi and futher we are going to leh. please tell us route for delhi to leh via sach pass and how many days we need
Hi Vicky,
Well, i20 will surely struggle on Sach Pass. You can follow the route as below:
Day 1 | Delhi – Dalhousie
Day 2 | Dalhousie – Chamba Sightseeing – Bairagarh
Day 3 | Bairagarh – Sach Pass – Killar
Day 4 | Killar – Udaipur – Keylong
Day 5 | Keylong – Leh
Day 6 | Leh local sightseeing
Rest follow below depending on days at hand drop the days
Day 7 | Leh – Khardung La – Diskit – Hunder
— Head for Nubra Valley and stay overnight at Hunder / Diskit
— On the way enjoy a cup of soup at Highest Motorable Pass (as claimed) Khardung La
— Diskit has monasteries with tallest lord Buddha statue and Hunder has sand dunes and bacterian camel safari
Day 8 | Hunder / Diskit – Sumur – Panamik – Sumur – Khardung La – Leh
— Sumur has a famous monastery to check out and Panamik has hot water springs
— Overnight at Leh
Day 9 | Leh – Hemis Monastery – Pangong Tso Lake
— Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey and Shey on the go towards Pangong Tso
— Overnight at Pangong Tso (Spangmik or Lukung)
Day 10 | Pangong Tso Lake – Thicksey Monastery – Shey Palace – Leh
— Cover either of Hemis, Thicksey and Shey on return to Leh
— Overnight at Leh
Day 11 | Rest day at Leh to enjoy local culture and some shopping OR Monastery tour OR you can do tour to Sham Valley
— Monastery tour may include Hemis, Thicksey, Stakna and Shey monasteries. They come on the route of Pangong Tso but as you will be doing day trip, it will be a bit hectic to include them on that day only.
— Sham Valley include Alchi, Likir, Basgo Palace, Magnetic Hills, Confluence at Nimmu, , Gurudwara Pather Sahib
— Overnight at Leh
Day 12 | Leh – Tso Moriri via Chumathang
— Cover Karzok Monastery
— Overnight at Karzok or Tso Moriri
Day 13 | Tso Moriri – Tso Kar – Debring (Manali – Leh Highway starts) – Moore Plains – Pang / Sarchu
— Try to start early in the day so that you reach Sarchu where the accommodation options are better than Pang
— Overnight at Sarchu or Pang
Day 14 | Pang / Sarchu – Baralacha La – Keylong – Rohtang Pass – Manali
— On the way cover Suraj Tal, Deepak Tal which are on the road sides only
— Overnight at Manali
Day 15 | Manali – Delhi
— Return
Hello Dheeraj ji,
Needs your guidance for bike tour from 12 August to 16 August 2017 from Faridkot, Pathankot, Kishtwar, Killar, Khoksar, Tirthan Valley and back.
Initial this is our plan
Day 0- Faridkot to Pathankot 240 km in the evening
Day 1- Pathankot to Kishtwar 290 km
Day 2- Kishtwar to killar 120 km
Day 3- killar to Khoksar 160 km
Day 4- Khoksar to Tirthan valley 170 km
Day 5- Tirthan valley to Faridkot 425 km
Route can be reverse and night stay can be also change as per your suggestions
Thank You.
Hi Sandeep,
Why to do Khoksar – Tirthan Valley? Why not Sach Pass. you can do Killar – Sach Pass – Bairagarh, then cover Dalhousie, Chamba and return home?
Dear dheeraj ji we already visited Sach Pass
Two years before
Cool Sandeep, then in that case your plan looks fine to me.
Thank you dear
Hey dheeraj ! We are 4 persons going to pangi on a Safari 4×2 in july ending. Our plan is like this :-
Starting from Jammu
Day-1 Jammu – Kishtwar
Day-2 Kishtwar – Killar
Day-3 Killar – Chamba
Day-4 Chamba – Jammu
Is the car and time is good for that terrain ? and Is the plan ok ?
Regards.
Plan looks OK but keep in mind everyday you will be traveling good distance and will mostly be on road only
Hey dheeraj ! We are 4 persons going to pangi on a Safari dicor 4×2 in july ending. Our plan is like this :-
Starting from Jammu
Day-1 Jammu – Kishtwar
Day-2 Kishtwar – Killar
Day-3 Killar – Chamba
Day-4 Chamba – Jammu
Is the car and time is good for that terrain ? and Is the plan ok ?
Regards.
Plan looks OK but keep in mind everyday you will be traveling good distance and will mostly be on road only
hi ,
my husband is planning solo backpacking trip on this route. would really appreciate your valuable inputs.
itinerary is :
1) day-1 mum to delhi ,delhi to Chamba
2) day-2 by morning Chamba.
3) day-3 chamba -sach pass- killar
4) day 4 killar -udaipur
5) day 5 udaipur to keylong
6) day 6 Keylong to Manali
and onwards.
my questions are :
1) is this doable ??
2) he wants to do it in MID AUGUST(starting from 12th August’17) as he’ll get long weekend to help him with leaves.
is it risky ? monsoon wise?
3) he wants to do it with public transport or shared cabs. shared cabs are available from Chamba? or from Keylong to Manali?
looking forward to your quick reply.
thanks
Hello Megha,
1. Yes, the plan of Sach Pass is doable.
2. Well, plan some buffer days as it is monsoon time and he will surely face monsoon hassles.
3. Yes, shared cabs will be available from Chamba to Bairagarh/Killar. There is a HRTC bus as well that runs from Chamba to Killar and Killar to Keylong and Keylong to Manali.
Hello Deeraj, it’s so great to have all information here. I m also planning to go for Round trip on 15th July from Delhi – Chamba- Sachpass- Udaipur- Tandi- Kaza- Shimla- reaching delhi on 25th July. Few questions in my head…if you you could help me out please. (1) 10days are enough????? (2) should I take a taxi from Delhi for this trip or better to go Chamba by bus then take a taxi from there up to Delhi back. (3) I am going with family… is it really safe / worth travelling on this trip. (4) I have already travelled to Kaza and Leh by Road… and the journey was excellent, beautiful and adventurous… can I compare this Sachpass road trip wit:h them… I mean ..is it beautiful also???. Thanks
Hi Ashwani,
1. 10 days will be a bit short to enjoy the long journey at ease.
2. It is difficult to suggest but yes the Chamba taxi guys will be much better than Delhi one as he will be knowing the Sach Pass route better. However, Spiti is different game, so best will be to use him till Keylong and then hire another Keylong taxi or ask a Spiti taxi for a pickup at Keylong to be one safe side.
3. If you have never been to such a trip, I will recommend skipping Sach Pass and focusing on just Spiti and Kinnaur Valley this time in 10 days at hand. It is safer in comparison.
4. Sach Pass is a different game and more adventurous than Spiti and Ladakh
Hello Dheeraj
🙂
I am following your itinerary for sachpass. From keylong will go to Manali Leh road till Moore plain. From there will return back to Manali as I want to see baralacha la pass.
I started from Delhi on 14july with my friends. XUV we choose for this trip.
I have some doubts regarding sach pass.
July is the rainy season. Would it be safe to go on those roads. As monsoon hit the mountains in July. I am confused. Not scared.
Help me out dear.
Thanks dheeraj
If you want to see Baralacha LA pass, there is no need to go to Moore Plains, you can just go to Sarchu stay overnight and return back the next day to Manali. Regarding July, Sach PAss opens by late June only so July window is the only time to start traveling to Sach PAss. We also went to Sach PAss in the same time window and yes there were rains but that was a chance we took. More or less it was good experience.
okay thanks dheeraj
but we want to go till moore plains.. 🙂 i will ask you status and conditions of the sach pass before i will start my journy. arounf 14th of july.
i am taking rented self drive vehicle. hope they allow rented commercial vehicle there.
thank you so much dheeraj.
karenesh, there is no issue in making the trip to Sach Pass on a rented vehicle.
Hello brother I read all ur comments…It’s very helpful .I want to know what is the best time to visit Sach pass.In ur comments I see uh r saying it’s mid July but uh don’t think so it’s impossible to go there specially for bullet riders . Because in July there is monsoon and there is chances of land slides and overflow of nallahs. Don’t uh think early June is the best time for bike riders. And please tell me is there any chances for camping near Sach pass. And if there is any chances then can we go for camping without any fear from wild animals at night .?
Akshay, the roads to sach Pass mostly opens in general around end of June only and hence up to mid July when rains are not that in glory is good time to visit. Otherwise, September is a good time to visit Sach Pass with roads/nallas settled.
Sir
Sorry to bug you with so many questions
planning to do sach pass in the last week of june..
banikhet-bairagarh-killar(2 days exploring pangi)-kishtwar-sinthan top-anantnag
what about the fuel availability on this route? heard there is no bunk after banikhet till anantnag..
please enlighten me sir..and will sach pass will be open by last week of june right?
There is one fuel pump at Bhadram and Manjir. Bhadram is about 40 KMs from Banikhet towards Sach Pass and Manjir is ahead of it about 28 KMs. Then there is a fuel pump at Churah about 8 KMs ahead of Tissa that opened last year. Then, there is one at Kishtwar and maybe there is one at Gulabhgarh too though not sure about it.
Thanks Dheeraj.
Sach pass might open end of June or early July. But do you see any challenge of the road opening between Udaipur and Killar. That stretch is fairly easy and less snow prone compared to Sach pass. Right ?
Is that road open now Udaipur to Killar ?
Yes that is why may be except the ferocious Madgran nalla, I have not heard that Killar – Udaipur route is closed.
Hi Dheeraj, can we make this tour in mid October ?
Yes, Suman, nowadays due to delayed snowfall people do Sach Pass trips in October as well. The early in October you will go the better and safe it will be. Also, do check weather updates before leaving for Sach Pass during that time.
Thanks Dheeraj 🙂
Hi Dheeraj ,
When does the road from Udaipur to Killar open generally every year ? Jun 1st week, 2nd week or mid june ?
Does this road open before Manali Leh opens or after ? What’s the status at this moment ? Is it open right now from Udaipur to Killar ?
I hope we don’t need permission to cross Rohtang Pass if I come from Leh to Manali. Is that right ?
No Nilavra, you do not need any permission to cross Rohtang Pass if you are coming from Leh side. Udaipur to Killar road, I am not sure when in general it opens but by the time Sach opens it is usually open.
Hii dheeraj,
We are two guys on our Enfield 350 looking forwad to do sach pass with chandratal and tso moriri
Day 1 :leave from manali early and reach killar by evening,night stay at killer
Day 2:leave from killar for keylong ,rest at keylong(can v acclimatise at keylong,or suggest a beeter place for the same)
Day 3:keylong to pang (184km) stay at pang for night
Day 4:pang to tso moriri lake (154km)
Stay at night in camp
Day 5:fall back to pang till evening stay at pang(is there any sort of road or anything connecting kaza and pang if not we ll have to come back to keylong and again go,any shorter route if u can suggest)
Day 6:just wishing if we have a road to pang to kaza(google doesnt show any road)
Day 7 kaza:rest and leave for chandratal to stay there for night
Day 8: day at chandratal and leave for Chattru
Day 9:leaving in after noon for manali
Day 10:manali chill
Kindly suggest me a better itinerary for the same,any other place enroute,cost of the trip and tips to be safe from AMS and enjoy the best
Some inputs below:
1. Manali to Killar is way too much. Max you should stick to is Udaipur if not Keylong
2. Sach Pass is beyond Killar towards Chamba – Bairagarh. So, you are not doing Sach Pass here.
3. Rest also does not make any sense. You should be doing like below:
Day 1 :Manali – Keylong/Udaipur
Day 2: Keylong/Udaipur – Killar
Day 3: Killar – Sach Pass – Killar – Cherry
Day 4: Killar – Cherry – Udaipur – Keylong – Jispa
Day 5: Jispa – Tso Kar
Day 6: Tso Kar – Tso Moriri
Day 7: Tso Moriri – Tso Kar – Sarchu
Day 8: Sarchu – Sissu / Khoksar
Day 9: Sissu / Khoksar – Chandratal
Day 10: Chandratal – Manali
Day 11: Manali – Delhi.
hello dheeraj
we are planning this year 4th june to 11th june..
is that road will be open that time.
if not then what wud be expected dates ?
Hey Karnesh,
Sach Pass opens by end of June or early July, so better plan the trip during those dates.
Hi Dhirajbhai…
once again I am back with lots of question…this time wantt to do Sach pass during may end or sept end…
we want to do it Pathankot-bairagarh-killar-kishtwar-patnitop-pathankot…by RE.dont want to go towards Manali-Tandi-Keylong…as its donw thriice….
some questions and iterne..
day-1. We are A’bad based..so will cargo bikes to Pathankot…Pathankot to Bairagarh…186…doable in one day?night stay at Bairagarh.
day-2. D – day right?..Bairagahr to sach pass 60km…and sach passs to Killar 40 which comes 100 km ride on D-day now as u and all says Sach pass is “bap of all passes”…can we do this 100 km in one day?VDO breaks, photo brekas will be plenty!!! We have riding experiance…We all did leh and lots of other rides.but we dont want to get in over confidence……Bairagarh to killaer doable in one day 12 hours (with sunlight)???
Day-3 Killar -kishtwar 118km…now this is a very narrow patch (seen many VDOs and it was scary) again the same question can this 118 km possible in one day…My sttirct rule is i avoid ridining in dark…???
Day-4 Kishwar to Patanitop..any idea about this roads?its again 122km doabale in one day?
Day 5 Patani to Pathankot i think this is very much doable in one day 177 km…once in flat terrain we are fine with riding in dark..
Ahmedbad to pathankot by train 24 hours…paathankot to ahemdabd 24hours…2 bugger days….so maximum 9 days….one day extra so 10 days…
What you think sir? possible?
Here are teh replies:
1. Pathankot to Bairagarh is doable
2. Yes, Bairagarh to Sach Pass to Killar is easily doable. Just leave early enough that you dodge Bogatu Nalla with less fury. By evening it will not be passable
3. Yes Killar – Kishtwar is also doable
4. Again day 4 is doable, roads are OK and will look like highways after Day 2 and Day 3 😀 😀
5. Easily doable
Hi Dheeraj, I checked your blog and been reading on your site from quite long . I have been huge admirer of your work and also have shared the word with my friends . Kudos to you for updating your experiences and replying to each question . We are planning to ride from Pune to Sach Pass on RE500 and might ship the bike from Delhi if we are exhausted , the plan is to ride all the way back to Pune though . We are experienced riders and have already visited lot of places in Maharashtra and Karnataka . (All the trips so far on RE) . Could you please help me know the best time to visit the Sach pass ? We will follow the itinerary that you have shared above . Sorry to ask the question again in case you have answered it to someone and I have missed it 🙂
Thank you Vijay !! Well, in that case best time to visit Sach Pass will be either July or you should visit it in September once rains go away. Feel free to post any questions you further may have for Sach Pass trip
Hi Dheeraj ,
Pangi valley to Chamba via Sach pass – which way do you suggest ? Keylong to Udaipur to Killar to Chamba or the reverse. Which is better option ?
If I reserve private car from manali and drop at Chamba for 4/5 days how much would it charge per day ?
Nilavra, I think the taxi might charge in the range of 22-25K types from Manali to Manali. The drop from Chamba to Manali will cost you only as he will adjust the cost in it. Both directions are fine as there are risks of not making the trip entirely from both sides 🙂
Hi Dheeraj ,
Heard that Killar to Chamba via sach pass is one of the dangerous roads in the world. Is that too bad road condition that it may not be doable ?
How is the road condition from Udaipur to Killar. Is there any risk in this part of the road ?
Yes indeed it is one of the most dangerous roads, Killar – Kishtwar another. Also, the road from Udaipur to Killar is not that easy too. If it rains, it can give nightmare too. There are many water crossings as well with Madgran being the deadly one.
Hi Dheeraj ,
Thanks for your reply. Is the road from Udaipur to Killar open around Mid June ? If I plan to reserve a private car from Keylong is it availavble at Keylong. I am planning to return from Leh to manali by Share cab or HRTC bus(if it runs then) and get down at Keylong, then reserve a car at Keylong to explore pangi valley and then return Manali.
My Itinerary is
Day 1 : Leh to Keylong by share cab or by HRTC bus if available
Day 2 : Keylong to Killar
Day 3 : Killar explore.
Day 4 : Killar to Keylong
Day 5 : Keylong to Manali
How much the car will cost per day for the tour from Keylong to Killar back to Manali in 4 days ? (Day 2 to Day 5)
Hi Nilavra,
Yes Udaipur to Killar should open by mid of June. Taxis will be available at Keylong. Looks good to me. I think taxi will cost you around 3000 per day on an average.
Hi Dheeraj,
A quick query – is there any service provider (in terms of vehicle and accommodation) for Sach Pass & Pangi Valley tour? So that we can contact them and plan. Your reply will help us.
Regards, Amit
No Amit, I am not aware of any tour and travel provider conducting tours for Sach Pass and Pangi Valley. However, you do not need any tour provider as all information you need is completely chalked out over DoW for making a successful trip to Sach Pass and Pangi Valley.
and sir can we that at 2nd oct
Yes, you can make this trip on 2nd October to Sach Pass – Pangi Valley.
is there staying option between sach pass to killar
Praveen, there is nothing between Sach Pass and Killar except one small dhabha at Bogotu Nalla.
dheeraj ji can we go darcha and shingo la pass from keylong and how much distance between keylong to darcha
Yes Praveen, you can very well do the Darcha to Shingo La which is about 40 KMs from Darcha. Keylong – Darcha will take about 1-1.30 Hr.
dear sir can you provide some hotel phone no in sissu killar and parasr lake and can we reach sissu to prasar same day on bike
At Sissu, you can stay at Hotel Triveni. At Killar, there is hotel Raj and Hotel Chamunda. Hotel raj is a better option. Parashar Lake just has PWD and FRH guest houses.
Hello Dheeraj Ji,
I am from meerut, we’ll be leaving in 1st week of september for chamba-sach pass-killer-manali-shimla-meerut on activa-125.
Is this trip doable in 6-7 days?
Please suggest a itenary.
Hi DOW,
We are planning a trip to sach pass and spiti valley with the following itinerary:
Day 1: Chandigarh to Bairagarh
Day 2: Bairagarh to Keylong
Day 3: Keylong to Kaza via Chandratal hike of 4 km
Day 4: Kaza to Narkanda
Day 5: Narkanda to Chandigarh
We are 4 people travelling in Ford Ecosport on 13th to 17th August. The itinerary is quite hectic. Please share your invaluable comments and suggestions for the itinerary and also, regarding road and weather conditions.
You can plan like below
Day 1: Chandigarh to Bairagarh
Day 2: Bairagarh to Killar, beyond it I will not suggest
Day 3: Killar – Tandi via Udaipur
Day 4: Tandi to Chandratal to Kaza
Day 5: Kaza to Jeori/Rampur
Day 6: Chandigarh,
Needless to say above is also quite enduring and long and in monsoons it will be real test of something for sure.
Thanks Dheeraj!!
Can you please enlighten us with the types of difficulties we’ll face if we try to reach Keylong/Tandi on Day 2 from Bairagarh.
Karan, it is a long long route on some of the deadly, scary roads. The landslides are common and you get a speed of no more than 10-20 KMPH in most of the stretches. The late you reach near Madgran nalla the unlikely it becomes to cross it. It can swallow trucks ground clearance on its good day, so don’t under estimate it. Hence, what your are thinking of doing is very risky and I will not recommend it, plus you do not enjoy at all in that case. It is much better to split it up at Killar. Those are some worst roads in world 🙂 … We did Killar to Manali on our trip but then when we reached by evening to Tandi, we knew what lies ahead. It took about 15 Hrs for us to reach Manali from Killar.
A couple of more doubts
Are any permits required for visiting Kaurik and Chitkul?
Does BSNL Prepaid works in Pangi and Spiti Valley?
Are there homestays at Kibber?
Thanks a lot in advance!!
Chitkul does not require any permits. PErmits for Kaurik are not issued for civilians. There are many home stays in Kibber and yes BSNL prepaid works in PAngi and Spiti Valley wherever the signal is present.
Is it possible to solo-ride Bairagarh [dep: 6 am]>Sach Pass>Killar>Kishtwar [arr: 6 pm] [176 km] in one day on my Thunderbird 500 in September second week? I assumed 15 kmph average speed including breaks.
I will not suggest that, better break the journey at Killar and then do Killar to Kishtwar next day. It is not about the time, it will be more about taxing on body.
Thanks a lot, Dheeraj Sharma. I will stay at Killar and ride the next day.
Cool, best wishes for the trip.
Hi Dhiraj
Thanks for sharing your useful information
We are planning to visit manali as well as pangi valley from 17August to 27th August from Delhi
Will you guide us for tour program as per your experience.
Thanks
Hi Sunil,
Above plan makes the entire circuit of Pangi Valley for about 8 days. You have about 10-11 days. You can easily follow the plan above in reverse order or the order from other side of Sach Pass. Remaining days you can wish to spend in Dalhousie, Khajjiar, Dharamshala, Mcleod Ganj region or you can sped days in Pangi Valley to completely soak in the villages and nature up there. Else you can also spare couple of days from Manali to visit Chandratal first and then continue journey to Pangi Valley
PS: Do check the weather updates before venturing into Pangi Valley in monsoons.
hi dheeraj is a trip possible in sept end on a scorpio to sach pass October first week hw r he roads as compared to lauhal spiti
Hardeep, that time is one of the best time to make a trip to Sach Pass with roads mostly stable and best in condition compared to rest of the season.
Is there any places at sach pass to stay at night ?? We are planning from keylong to chambha via sach pass is it safe ?? Any risks of land slides ?? Pls reply
Only staying option is available is in Killar. Next fresh early morning you can cross Sach pass and stay at Bairajgarh. Regarding landslides its a nature hood response but be prepared with buffer days. rest is fine .. happy traveling 🙂
Very true 🙂
I think you have got the reply. You can of course get a place to stay at Cherry too but best will be to reach Killar from Keylong.
Hi deeraj we r planning our trip to pangi valley on 3 July and then to kelong manali .need to know whether we need any permission .such as we need for rohtang pass and any other suggestions and do tell me some itinerary
Hi, Is this journey ( chamba to uadipur & then to rohtang pass ) safe for a female solo traveller or a couple to do ? Will it be like a no man’s land and too expensive for tarvel betewwn 10th-14th june
Not really, in general deeper tribal belts of Himalayas are safe to travel. Well, you have to rely upon the shared taxis in order to do this trip and buses. You can take a bus from Delhi to Chamba and then to Bairagarh from there. From Bairagarh you will get a shared taxi to Killar and from there Killar to Keylong, Keylong to Manali buses will be available. Keep in mind, it will be very tiring in 5 days as you will be on road only mostly.
Hi, is it possible to cover Sach pass and Kunjum Pass and Chandratal during the end of September? We have a plan to visit Pangi valley and Lahoul and Spiti. Hope 17/18 days’ holiday is Ok for covering the route. Can u suggest a suitable itinerary. Thank u.
We are planning for sachpass-keylong-leh in june(leaving delhi on 11th june).
Is tht possible at tht time?
We are counting on less snow this season
Anup, there was an update from Bairagarh that road is expected top open by first week of June to Sach pass this year.
Hi Dheeraj ,
Is it possible to cross Saach pass around 14th October ?
If not in that case can we at least explore Pangi valley that time of the year ? I am not sure how long Pangi valley around Killar is accessible in the year ? Mid october is good time ?
Yes, now a days it snows less but mind you you will surely be playing with some risk. Pangi Valley can surely be explored.
can you please suggest place to stay at all plase u told to do night hold. we have 6 days from delhouise to delhouise . 6 days is ok for this trup ?
Hardik, most of these places have Chamunda Guest House at Bairagarh and Killar which were quite fine to stay. Mostly the hotels/guest houses will be vacant so best thing is to travel there and find a good deal on the spot.
Thanks for reply. We are planning to visit from 6th to 12th may. Is this time OK to visit? Can we include chandratall in this trip ?
Hardik, that time will not be OK. Both Chandratal and Sach Pass will not be accessible during that time of the year.
You need to plan around July somewhere mid or September to do Sach Pass and Chandratal. In case you do Chandratal then you have to exit from Manali side.
Then what time u suggest for SACH pass.
Hardik, best will be you plan around mid July or September to ake a trip to Sach Pass
Plz post itinerary for killar-kishatwar route, thanks in advance..
Sure yogesh very soon. However, in case you want, you can reach Killar as mentioned above and then next day head to Kishtwar, from there you can reach Patnitop or Jammu next day and finally back home on third day from Killar.
Is the drive possible in October end?
No Manu, the roads will be closed or very risky tro travel to Sach Pass. It already has started getting snow.
Hi, wonderful itenary and a daring trip you’ve covered, also the waterfall pics were amazing.
Im interested for this trip,
Can dzire do this circuit? Or a SUV is reqd? Also, Is that reqd with 4×4?
Dzire, looking at the conditions above might feel being murdered up there 😀
Best is that you take any high ground clearance vehicle. No 4×4 required.
Thanks for all information.. Everything here was very useful. I just came back today from Sach Pass and it was great experience. I started from Delhi on 14th night towards Chamba. Staying in Chamba one night and next day 15th …6am we started towards Sachpass. Thanks God it was nice weather… No Rain… From Bairagarh onwards roads start getting worst and after Satrundi.. very bad. As soon as we arrived at Sach Pass the clouds were getting more closer to you… it was very beautiful… snow walls were also main attraction. After Sach Pass when you move downwards to Killar… the real adventure start. Roads getting worst.. we also got one land slide on the way.. but we crossed it.. thanks God. beside it was amazing, beautiful… lots of Nallah, Waterfall, that’s makes you really happy. We loved it. We stayed in Killar in Raj hotel.. was OK. not so much option for hotels.. I saw only three. on 16th we decided to stay here and went up to a village 18km away just on the top of Killar. It was really worth to go there…. you can go up with vehicle and then 1km walk to see one Pond at the top. stayed night at Killar. 17th Morning we started and this day was little raining . The road up to Udaipur was also in bad condition but better than before the Pawal Nallah was not tha. fl ooded . then after up to Keylong was good enough. over night in Tandi and next day to Manali after crossing Rohtang Pass in 8hrs That was hell. So in weeks time we did this amazing trip. I enjoyed it fully. Good experience. We took Ennova and Xylo. We cross it smoothly but Vehicle with high Ground Clearance are much better. Ennova not recommend. So guys be ready for next time… Whenever you have… Just go there.