Padum To Darcha Via Phitse La & Baralacha La

Highest Altitude: 4,950m
Duration: 9 Days

The Baralacha La si one of the most historically famous passes in the Himlaya. It is a double pass, at the convergence of the Tsarap Valley in the north, the Chandra Valley to the south, and the Bhaga Valley to the west. There is no shortage of camp sites on the pass, complete with wildflowers and an impressive mountain backdrop.

Day 1 To 3: Padum To Tetha Village
(Follow stages 1 to 3 of the Dracha To Padum Trek)

Day 4: Tetha Village To Tanze
(Follow stage 4 of the Dracha-Padum trek, but stop near Tanze for the night.)

Day 5: Tanze to Phitse La Base
(Average walking time 7 hours)

Day 6: Phitse La Base To Camp
(Average walking time 7 hours)

Day 7: Camp To Kilang Sarai
(Average walking time 6 to 7 hours)

Day 8: Kilang Sarai To Baralacha La
(Average walking time 3 hours)

GETTING AWAY

From the pass, it is a double stage down the Bhaga valley via the campsites of Zing Zing Bar and Patseo to Darcha. If the thought of trekking on the road does not appeal, it should be easy to hitch a ride by truck to Darcha or the Kullu valley.

A pleasant alternative is to continue trekking down the Chandra valley to the lake Chandra Tal. This can be completed in two to three stages until you reach the Kullu-Spiti road below the Kun Zum la.

For more information please contact antreks@wlink.com.np