Rohtang

Rohtang Pass is the highest point, 4,112m, on the Manali -Keylong road, 51-km from Manali town. It provides a wide panoramic view of mountains rising far above clouds, which is a sight truly breath-taking. It offers only limited skiing opportunities, but trekking possibilities are immense.

The pass is open from June to September, although trekkers can cross the pass from May. Beyond Rohtang pass lies the remote and, perhaps, the stark and haunting landscape of predominantly Buddhist areas. The comparative inaccessibility of the place has helped preserve the pristine culture of the people of the region.

Trekkers Paradise
Situated amidst snowy peaks of Northern Himalayas, Rohtang Pass could be described as a trekkers paradise. Here one gets an opportunity to see the majesty of the mountains at its great height. Covered by mountains, glaciers and rivers the long stretch of Rohtang pass provides an excellent venue for the adventurous sports.

Skiing <> Rohtang pass, which is covered with snow for nearly nine months in a year provides an excellent opportunity for skiing. Department of travel & tourism provides various facilities and training to the beginners. The only place for skiing in India, where the skiers can indulge in their favorite sport in summer as well as autumn. A few km away from the Rohtang Pass, The Sonapani glacier is located which also offers best skiing opportunities on its slopes.

Trekking
In fact, trekking in Rohtang Pass is an adventurous journey that presents mountain escapes as beautiful as anywhere in the world. Provided with magnificent view of mountain cliffs, silvered waterfalls, pine-spiked ridges, Rohtang pass is a beautiful trek in the Himalayan range. The treks that connects Kullu Valley with Lahaul and Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh remains open between the month of June and September.