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The Baralacha La si one of the most historically famous
passes in the Himlaya. It is a double pass, at the convergence of the
Tsarap Valley in the north, the Chandra Valley to the south, and the Bhaga
Valley to the west. There is no shortage of camp sites on the pass,
complete with wildflowers and an impressive mountain backdrop.
Day
1 To 3: Padum To Tetha Village
(Follow stages 1 to 3 of the Dracha To Padum Trek)
Day 4: Tetha Village To Tanze
(Follow stage 4 of the Dracha-Padum trek, but stop near Tanze for the
night.)
Day 5: Tanze to Phitse La Base
(Average walking time 7 hours)
Day 6: Phitse La Base To Camp
(Average walking time 7 hours)
Day 7: Camp To Kilang Sarai
(Average walking time 6 to 7 hours)
Day 8: Kilang Sarai To Baralacha La
(Average walking time 3 hours)
From the pass, it is a double stage down the Bhaga valley
via the campsites of Zing Zing Bar and Patseo to Darcha. If the thought of
trekking on the road does not appeal, it should be easy to hitch a ride by
truck to Darcha or the Kullu valley.
A pleasant alternative is to continue trekking down the Chandra valley to
the lake Chandra Tal. This can be completed in two to three stages until
you reach the Kullu-Spiti road below the Kun Zum la.