TOUR OVERVIEW:
Rohtang Pass, a high mountain pass which is on the Eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayan mountain ranges, is around 51 kms away from Manali in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It connects the Kullu valley with the Spiti and Lahaul valleys and is a gateway to several other places in the north. Rohtang Pass height is 13,051 feet or 3,978 meters above. It is the best snow point of Manali and is visited by lakhs of tourists every year from all over the country as well as other countries of the world. This pa...
TOUR OVERVIEW:
Rohtang Pass, a high mountain pass which is on the Eastern Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayan mountain ranges, is around 51 kms away from Manali in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It connects the Kullu valley with the Spiti and Lahaul valleys and is a gateway to several other places in the north. Rohtang Pass height is 13,051 feet or 3,978 meters above. It is the best snow point of Manali and is visited by lakhs of tourists every year from all over the country as well as other countries of the world. This pass provides a natural divide between the arid high-altitude Lahaul and Spiti valleys having a Buddhist culture in the north and the Kullu valley with a primary Hindu culture in the South. The Beas river emerges from underground and flows southward on the southern side of this pass. The Chandra river flows from the eastern Himalayas in the westwards on the northern side of the Pass. The meaning of 'Rohtang Pass' is 'Ground of Corpses' and it is because a number of people have died crossing this place. However, the roads are quite well maintained now. It is one such destination that is a popular stop over leading to beautiful valleys of Lahaul and Spiti and so, a number of travelers or wanderers that visit Manali, do visit this place. With its stunning scenery and a plethora of mind blowing activities to indulge in, it has captured hearts of all the tourists that visit it. The view of snowcapped mountains, pleasing ambience and thrilling activities make it one of the most popular tourist spots.
BEST TIME TO VISIT ROHTANG PASS:
Rohtang Pass is the best snow point in Manali and one of the most beautiful places to visit in Himachal Pradesh. Lakhs and lakhs of tourists come every year in the Manali Rohtang Pass best time to visit. If you wish to know Rohtang Pass best time to visit, then it is in the summer season that is in the months of May and June. The weather in this season is pleasant and perfect for visiting and enjoying adventurous activities. The hot summers do not prevail here and the scorching sun does not stop you from going out so you can enjoy all the activities there. Another Rohtang Pass best time to visit is in the months from May to October or November. During these months, you can enjoy at this place in every manner and a lot of tourists visit in these months and so it is considered as a peak time. Rates are a little high but it is worth the visit as you can enjoy all the activities here in these months such as skiing, zorbing, snow scooter riding, mountain biking and other thrilling activities. However, remember that during heavy rainfalls, landslides occur and so, it gets closed. Manali Rohtang Pass best time to visit is in the morning if you do not want to witness traffic and spend a lot of time because it anyway closes by 5 pm. So basically, the best time to visit it is in the summer months and mainly in October and November. Book your Rohtang Pass tour packages by getting discounts and visit in the peak time to have more fun.
ROHTANG PASS PERMIT DETAILS:
- Rohtang Pass permit is mandatory for each and every vehicle irrespective of its two-wheeler or four-wheelers, public or private; every vehicle entering the zone has to take Rohtang Pass permit.
- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed a restriction of 800 petrol and 400 diesel vehicles to travel to Manali Rohtang Pass for tourism every day. An amount of Rs. 550 or Rs. 600 is taken as Rohtang Pass permit charge from every vehicle that travel up till the pass for tourism purpose and it can now be done online tree days prior to traveling.
- There are two types of Rohtang Pass permits issued. One is for travelling till Rohtang Pass for tourism purpose and the other is for travelling beyond it.
- No permit is required if you are traveling from Ladakh, Lahaul or Spiti down to Manali via Rohtang Pass.
Your permit work can be handled by Sushant Travels and so, you need not worry about it. All you need to do is book Rohtang Pass tour packages with us and we'll take care of everything.
TRAVEL TIPS FOR ROHTANG PASS:
- Avoid eating street food and do not consume a lot of food before going to the place as it is at altitude and so, you might feel like vomiting.
- Do not drink tap water if you do not want to upset your stomach and enjoy the snow activities at its best.
- It is advisable to rent snow suit and boots on the way as it will save you from cold and unhygienic snow. Make sure you go through the government rate chart and then only pay for the same.
- Keep a check on weather conditions and Rohtang Pass temperature before leaving for it as it is considered as one of the most notorious places in Himachal Pradesh for changing its weather within minutes.
- Take buses that run daily from Manali named HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) and HPTDC (Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation) as these cost much less than the taxis and other public transports.
- This tourist spot is closed on every Tuesday and no vehicles are allowed to travel there so do not visit on any Tuesday.
- Rohtang Pass height is at an altitude of 13,054 feet and so make sure you cover yourself as much as possible with multiple layers.
- If you're starting to travel from Manali, make sure you depart as early as possible in the morning in order to get the best out of the trip and avoid spending hours in traffic.
- Keep necessary things such as band aids, dispirine, crocin, sanitizer, etc. as you can need it anytime and there won't be stores nearby to purchase it. Also, make sure you carry all your other necessary medicines as Rohtang Pass temperature is very low because Rohtang Pass height is quite high so you can fall sick if you don't take proper care.
- Carry enough snacks and water as it takes good time to travel and there are hardly any places that you will find to buy some eatable stuffs in budget.
- For safety of your skin and health, make sure you carry sunscreen lotion, moisturizing lotion, sunglasses, woolen clothes, monkey caps and socks, ID proofs and rubber soled shoes for safe trekking.
- If you want to eat something over there, Chamba Dhaba at Marhi is the best and hygienic place to have food. The main popular demand in this dhaba is the hot parathas with masala chai and a bowl full of Maggi.
TOP THINGS TO DO IN ROHTANG PASS:
- Go paragliding – Paragliding is one of the most amazing things to do in this place. There are a lot of options available depending on the preferences of tourists such as short fly, medium fly and high fly. In the flight, around 20 minutes to 1 hour is taken depending on the duration of the pack you selected for. This sport is definitely one of the best activities as most of the adventure enthusiasts and adrenaline seekers experience it out.
- Have a snow scooter ride - One of the best adventures in this place is riding a snow scooter. You can have a small or long ride depending upon your choice. You can even choose if you want to drive alone or have a tourist guide together with you. Riding a snow scooter offers a thrill to all the adventure freaks and so, it is definitely a must try thing.
- Explore Nehru Kund - Nehru Kund is a natural spring that is believed to be originated from the Bhrigu lake. Nehru Kund is a popular tourist spot and is famous for photography, greenery and a picturesque view of the pristine water. People even rest over here and have snacks enjoying the beauty of this place.
- Go skiing - Skiing is another big thrilling activity that the place offers to its visitors. It sometimes snows even in summer months because of Rohtang Pass temperature and Rohtang Pass height. Even if one does not know skiing, it is sure to give you an unforgettable experience and fun so do try this out.
- Discover the Vashisht Hot Water Springs and Temples - Vashisht is a tiny village on the banks of Beas river which is home to revitalizing sulphur springs having medicinal properties. A number of tourist’s head towards this place to soak themselves in the hot water springs and its rich history. This village has some famous temples like Vashisht temple and Ram temple. Near Vashisht temple, there's a huge market that offers Tibetan jewellery, artistic handicrafts and beautiful Himachali shawls.
- Explore Gulaba - Rohtang Pass is a typical destination in Manali that is visited by every other tourist that comes to Manali. But what stands out is visiting other beautiful places nearby the pass and so, Gulaba is one of the best extraordinary haven that is a charming and interesting spot. This pristine village that is just 6 kms from it, offers you to experience life in plush meadows, try water sports, explore the breath taking mountain views and spoil you with its astonishing landscapes.
- Visit Hadimba Temple - Located amidst the pine trees, Hadimba Temple is dedicated to Hidimba Devi and is one of the most famous temples in Manali. The sheer beauty of the stone carving leaves the tourists enchanted by its beauty. Hadimba Temple is visited by a lot of tourists every day and is among one of the most ancient temples of religious importance.
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