Kunzum Pass

Kunzum Passsituated at an altitude of 4590 m, extends from Spiti to Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh in northern India. Apart from the magnificent view of the surrounding areas, there is a temple at the top of the pass which is dedicated toKunzum Devi(Goddess Durga). On way to this pass,travelers can also enjoy the awesome beauty of the second longest glacier in the world, Bara-Sigri glacier.
AsRohtang passis a gateway toLahaulsoKunzum pass(4590 m) is the gateway toSpitifrom Kulu & Lahaul.

While going to this pass, the panoramic view ofBara-Sigri glacier(second longest glacier in the world) is enthrilling and inspiring.

Getting there

ACCESS:

Kunzum Pass is accessible from two sides.

From the West: Kunzum Pass is accessible viaKeylongfrom the North orManalifrom the South. Both routes converge in the small village ofGramphu, located in the Lahaul Valley. From here, the road runs eastward intoSpiti Valleyvia the pass and Losar. Travelers can either continue on toKaza, Tabo, andReckong Peo,最终completing the circuit in西姆拉. Trekkers can access the pass via the Chandra trail beginning in Manali from the southern approach or inBara Lacha La(Bara Lacha Pass) from the northern approach.

From the East: Kunzum pass is accessible viaNational Highway 22.From西姆拉, travelers follow the highway to Sumdo near the Tibet border. From here, a single lane road runs throughTabo,Kaza, andLosarbefore reaching Kunzum Pass. Trekkers can access the pass via theParbati trailbeginning in Manikaran where it ends inMud. From here, trekkers must navigate via the road or by bus to the pass.

By Air: The nearest airport is atBhuntartown, 50 km south of Manali and 170 km from Kunzum Pass. Indian Airlines and some private airlines operate regular flights to Manali. From Manali travellers can take bus or hire jeep for Kunzum Pass.

By Rail:Being a hilly & difficult terrain railway is not possible. However nearest broad-gauge railway stationPathankotis 324 kms from Manali. From Manali travellers can take bus or cabs.