Strictly 10 Slots OnlyAlpine Expedition
Kalihani Pass Shepherd Trail
The Glaciated Wilderness of the Pir Panjal
Peak Altitude
4,800m / 15,748ft
Duration & Trail
6 Days / 58 km
Region
Kullu / Pir Panjal, Himachal Pradesh
Crowd Guarantee
Absolute Alpine Silence (<5 people/week)
The Route & Experience
While thousands crowd Hampta Pass and Bhrigu Lake, Kalihani Pass remains an untamed bastion of real alpine mountaineering. It traverses hanging glaciers, deep crevassed snowfields, and offers views of Indrasan, Deo Tibba, and the entire Pir Panjal crest.
Expedition Highlights
Unrivalled vantage points of Deo Tibba and Indrasan peaks
Glacier walk across the Kalihani icefield
Untouched high-altitude alpine lakes at Riyali
Strict 10-person max squad
D1
Old Manali to Lamadugh
Alt: 3,050m•Dist: 7 km•4-5 hrs
Steep ascent through oak and cedar forests overlooking Manali town.
Highlight: Aerial view of Kullu Valley from ridge camp
D2
Lamadugh to Riyali Thach
Alt: 3,550m•Dist: 10 km•6 hrs
Traverse high alpine ridges with panoramic Himalayan views.
Highlight: Wildflower meadows of Riyali
D3
Riyali to Base of Kalihani Pass
Alt: 4,050m•Dist: 8 km•5 hrs
Navigate moraines and glacial streams to set up high camp.
Highlight: Towering granite amphitheatre
D4
Summit Kalihani Pass (4,800m) & Return/Camp
Alt: 4,800m•Dist: 12 km•8-9 hrs
Alpine start over snow bridges and glacier ice to reach the prayer-flag adorned crest.
Highlight: Unmatched 360-degree glaciated view of Pir Panjal
D5
Descent to Rani Sui Alpine Lake
Alt: 3,400m•Dist: 11 km•6 hrs
Traverse high shepherd ridges towards the tranquil tarn of Rani Sui.
Highlight: Sunset over Dhauladhar range
D6
Rani Sui to Old Manali / Departure
Alt: 2,050m•Dist: 10 km•4 hrs
Descent through virgin pine woods back to Manali.
Highlight: Return to civilization after 6 days of total isolation
₹25,500/ person
Jun 20 - Jun 25
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