Lamkhaga pass is a 90 km long trail, passing through the remotest valleys of Kinnaur (lower and upper Baspa) and Garhwal. The 5300 meters high altitude pass is a classic Himalayan crossover — between Chitkul and Gangotri.
The Pass curtails a 480 km road distance between Chitkul village of Kinnaur & Harsil village of Gangotri valley to just about 90 km. It was first crossed by Marco Pallis in 1933. The trek is better known as Chitkul to Gangotri or Harsil to Chitkul trek.
Advance Facilities
- High Altitude: Risk of altitude sickness due to the significant elevation gain.
- Technical Terrain: Difficult passages including glaciers, snowfields, and steep ascents require advanced trekking skills.
- Severe Weather: Unpredictable and harsh weather conditions, with risks of snowstorms and extreme cold temperatures.
History
This trek is a fairly remote trek, which was first crossed by Greek-British author and mountaineer Marco Alexander Pallis in 1933. Pallis was a Greek-British author and mountaineer who was famous for his writings on Tibetan Buddhism. He made a first ascent of Leo Pargial(6790m) in 1933.
