Question 1

How much is Lamkhaga Pass Trek distance?

Accepted Answer

The Lamkhaga Pass Trek is a 90 KM long trail which connects Kinnaur with Himachal Pradesh. The trail passes through Garhwal Valley and upper & lower bases of Kinnaur. To cover the whole trek, it might take you around 5 to seven days if you stop at each remote village.

Question 2

How much is the Lamkhaga Pass Trek temperature?

Accepted Answer

In the summers, the temperature of Lamkhaga Pass stays between 5 degree celsius to 15 degree celsius. Usually, people opt for Lamkhaga Pass Trek in the winter months and at that time, the temperature can go as low as -5 degree celsius in the nights. It is advisable to pack your stuff accordingly.

Question 3

What is the difficulty level of Lamkhaga Pass Trek?

Accepted Answer

The difficulty of Lamkhaga Pass Trek remains moderately difficult as the people who are into trekking stuff can enjoy the best of it. In the case of beginners, the trek can be very difficult as it takes around 5 days to get complete in which you will have to trek for seven to eight kilometers everyday. Additionally, a little knowledge of trekking is required for every beginner to make sure that they complete the whole trek.

Question 4

What is the trekking route for Lamkhaga Pass Trek?

Accepted Answer

The Lamkhaga Pass Trek begins from Chitkul from where a 6 to 7 hours long trek will take you to Dhumti. After this, the next stop comes at Gundar. From Gundar, you will be trekking towards the Lamkhaga Pass Base Camp on the Kinnaur Side. From the Kinnaur side of base camp, you will have to trek towards the Gangotri side of base camp. The next stops include Kyarkoti and Harsil after which you will be driven towards Gangnani. Gangnani is the last stop and after this you will be stopping straight in Dehradun.

Question 5

Can beginners go for Lamkhaga Pass Trek?

Accepted Answer

No, anyone who has no knowledge of trekking and has never done trekking in their life cannot go for Lamkhaga Pass Trek. As this one is a high altitude trek, you are required to pass through various steep slopes and rocky areas and without proper trekking knowledge, passing these is not possible.

Question 6

Can we go for lamkhaga pass trek solo?

Accepted Answer

If you are thinking to cover the whole trek solo in the summer months then it will be easy and permitted as well. However, you will not be permitted to trek solo in the winters as the amount of snowfall at that time is much higher as compared to other seasons.