Parang La Trek is a challenging Trans – Himalayan trek connecting the highlands of Spiti and Ladakh regions. The trek takes you through the ancient trade route between the Spiti in the Himachal and Ladakh regions.
An unexplored high-altitude trek, the experience gives you a glimpse of different communities and cultures. As you start your trek from Spiti, the place reverberates with its rich culture. As you cross over to the other side of the pass in Ladakh, there is an instant change in culture and sceneries. The beauty of the high desert of Ladakh and Spiti regions is unparalleled.
The trek starts from Kaza in Himachal and concludes in Karzok village in Leh. Karzok is a small village on the bank of Tso Moriri Lake and has its charm to captivate you.
As enticing as it sounds, Parang La is suitable for highly experienced trekkers who are a few high-altitude treks old. As you traverse the highlands and the cold desert, the oxygen level is constantly low, and the trail is challenging. You will tread through the cold desert of Spiti and Ladakh region. The multiple river crossings and the icy cold water are taxing. Walking on the glacier, facing crevasses, and the cold and windy weather demands a certain level of prior experience.
The trek that explores diverse geographical regions culminates at the Tso Moriri lake in Ladakh. The magical lake of Tso Moriri enthrals you, compelling you to freeze the moment as you gaze at the clear blue water of the lake. The team walks alongside the Tso Moriri Lake on the last day and witnesses the beauty of the lake up close.
The adventurous trek that takes you through diverse geographical regions culminates at the serene Tso Moriri Lake in Ladakh. The enchanting beauty of the lake mesmerises you, and you wish time would stand still as you gaze at its clear blue waters. On the final day of the trek, the team walks alongside the Tso Moriri Lake and witnesses the mystical beauty of the lake up close.
Parang La Trek offers you diverse and intriguing terrain. The walk on the glacier, the challenging trail at an altitude above 4,000 mt on most days, and the beautiful mountain valleys, the trek gives you all. The challenging yet rewarding trek of Parang la encapsulates the diversified landscapes and rich and ancient culture of the Spiti and Ladakh regions. The best part is the exclusiveness of the trek. As the trek remains unexplored by many, you will have the luxury of ultimate solitude on this trek.
Parang La trek has two starting points – Spiti in Himachal Pradesh and Karzok village in Leh. The OWLS batches start from the Spiti side and cross to the Ladakh region.
The basecamp of Parang La is Kaza. Kaza is a village in Spiti Valley, located 7-8 hours away from Manali. Perched at an elevation of 12,500 ft, Kaza is in the Trans-Himalayan region, the biggest and most developed town in the Spiti Valley of Eastern Himachal Pradesh. It takes 202 km of drive through the meandering hill roads and vast landscapes of Spiti Valley.
To reach Kaza, OWLS organises the transport from Manali at 6:00 AM from the Main Bus Stand, Rambagh Circle, Manali.
Here is a travel plan you can follow to reach Manali for OWLS pick-up
Day 0: Arrive in Chandigarh on Day 0 (refer to the itinerary) and take a bus to Manali from Sector 43. Look for a suitable hotel/hostel and stay overnight in Manali.
Chandigarh to Manali distance is 307 km, and it takes 7 to 8 hours to cover the distance.
Upon arriving at Chandigarh airport in the evening, you can catch one bus departing from the airport at 7:50 PM. Alternatively, you can head to Sector 43 and board a bus from there. If you prefer travelling by HRCT buses, two buses depart during the first half of the day. Additionally, evening buses are scheduled to leave around 6 PM and 8 PM.
If you want to travel by privately run buses, check out Red Bus or MakeMyTrip. Chandigarh to Manali bus fare ranges between Rs 500 to 1000.
The fare for a 5-7 seater cab will be Rs. 15,000 per vehicle. The amount will be divided among the participants and paid directly to the driver.
Day 0: If you fly to Delhi instead of Chandigarh, you can book an overnight bus to Manali from Delhi. New Delhi to Manali distance is approximately 600km, and it takes 12h to 14 hours to cover the distance.
Remember to board a bus that arrives in Manali before 5:30 AM on Day 1 as the cab leaves the OWLS pick-up point at 6:00 AM. The second option is to arrive in Manali on Day 0 and stay here for a night.
HRTC buses ply between Delhi and Manali every day from ISBT, Kashmiri Gate. Delhi to Manali bus will cost you anywhere between Rs.1000 – Rs.1600. The Volvo buses are on the higher side and comfortable for overnight journeys. Ordinary buses will cost you around Rs 800.
Note – We recommend buses over different travel options at any time based on availability, time and cost.
