Chandrakhani Pass vs Dalhousie & Khajjiar
Pick Chandrakhani Pass for
camping, adventure, peace and quiet
Pick Dalhousie & Khajjiar for
family trips, couples, snow, an easier walk
| Chandrakhani Pass | Dalhousie & Khajjiar | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Naggar, Kullu | Himachal, Chamba |
| Highest point | 3,660 m | 2,340 m |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Easy |
| Trek distance | about 30 km | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 3–4 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | Apr, May | Jan, Feb |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,800 | about ₹2,800 |
| Gateway | Bhuntar (Kullu) | Pathankot / Gaggal |
| With kids | Not advised | Great |
| With seniors | Not advised | Great |
| Permits | Forest permit via operator. | None. |
Chandrakhani Pass: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- ❄︎Apr
- ❄︎May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Dalhousie & Khajjiar: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely