Rhotang Pass Tour

Nestled by the Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti valleys of eastern Pir Panjal Range is the rugged mountain pass of Rohtang Pass or Rohtang La (in Tibetan). Located 3979 meters above sea level, it is a popular attraction for tourists visiting Manali and also a passage to Keylong and Leh. An adventurer's paradise, a tour to Rohtang Pass is ideal for viewing the snow covered peaks of the inner Himalayas. You can visit Rohtang only during the summer season as the roads are blocked with snow during winter. Find your Rohtang Pass travel details on indianholiday.com.

How to get to Rohtang

The ideal way to reach Rohtang is by road from Manali. Drive 51 kilometers north on the NH-21. Buses and cabs are easily available. You can expect the roads to be uneven but the views along the way are breathtaking.

The nearest railway station to Manali is Joginder Nagar (50 kilometers). Since this is a narrow gauge railway station, your options are limited. Chandigarh (310 kilometers) has the closest broad gauge railway station and international airport. Another option is to fly to Bhuntar airport and board a vehicle to Manali.

Where to stay in Rohtang

Since Rohtang is accessible only 4 months a year, there are no hotels in Rohtang. But you will find many hotels on the Rohtang Pass road towards Manali. The nearest is in Solang Valley (44 kilometers away), befittingly called the Solang Valley Resort. Additionally, most Manali hotels offer a day tour to Rohtang, so you can stay there as well. Popular hotels in Manali include:

• Apple County Ressort
• Beas Residency
• Banon Resort
• De Vivendi Resort
• Glacier Resort

Where and what to eat in Rohtang

There are a number of eating joints en route to Rohtang that cater to your needs. Marhi, 17 kilometers from Rohtang, is the last point that has food stalls. The food is simple and appetizing. You can also buy packaged water, cold drinks and snacks to carry for the rest of your journey from here.

What to see in Rohtang

The rugged Rohtang Pass is a nature lover's delight. It marks the beginning of the snow line, so you will find snow even during summer. Spread across the foothills is the dense alpine vegetation with pine, deodar, oak trees and apple orchards. The Beas River rushing down the mountain slope is quite a sight!

The tourist attractions within a 50 kilometers radius from Rohtang are:

• Beas Kund - It is a popular pilgrimage spot; semi-circular in shape it marks the point where the Beas River originates
• Rahala Waterfalls - You can see icy cold water gushing vertically from an altitude of 2,500 meters
• Marhi - Famous for its landscape, it is a stopover for tourists who wish to travel to the northern side of the Pass
• Gulaba (20 kilometers) and Kothi (12 kilometers) - These are charming tiny villages amidst the mountains popular for movie shooting
• Bhrigu Lake - Just 6 kilometers away from Gulaba, this lake is the originating point of a natural spring called Nehru Kund
• Solang Valley - It is also called Snow Point and is famous for picnics during summer and skiing during winter
• Vashisht Temple - On the bank of the Beas River and close to Manali (3 kilometers), this small stone temple is beautifully carved. You can spot an endangered animal called Chingu here. Avoid buying items made of its fur as it is prohibited by the Indian Government

Nearby Getaways from Rohtang

Manali (in the south) and Keylong (in the north) are the main getaways from Rohtang.

Things to do in Rohtang

Paragliding, trekking and skiing are popular tourist activities in Rohtang.

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