• Day 1: Shimla to Janglik (9,200 feet) (9/10 hours)
• Day 2: Janglik to Dayara (11075 feet) (5 hours)
• Day 3: Dayara to Litham (11737 feet) (3 hours)
• Day 4: Short hike to Chandranahan Lake (13900 feet) and back to Litham (4/5 hours)
• Day 5: Litham to Dayara (11075 feet) (3/4 hours)
• Day 6: Dayara to Janglik (9,200 feet) and Drive to Shimla (4 hours)

DAY 1: Shimla to Janglik (9,200 feet) (9/10 hours)

Meet the members at Old bus stand of Shimla and then the drive is towards Base camp “Janglik”. Drive is along the clear bluish Pabba River and witness the changing sights with quaint villages of Himachal.
Crossing Pabbar leads to Diude and from Diude a short hike will take you to Janglik.

DAY 2: Janglik to Dayara (11075 feet) (5 hours)

Start the trek by coming out of the wheat fields, big goodbye to the last few Diude huts. Further you gain altitude and have a view of Tonglu, Diude and other pretty villages. Enter the forest of pine and oak and it gets dense and the steep ascend turns a gradual one.

After half an hour hike, you can see the receding tree line and now enter the undulating meadows. As you climb up the hill with view of mountains on one side and dark trees on another, descend gradually and the trail gets wide.

After an hour you again enter the dense pine and oak forest, walking under the shades of trees and the sound of crumbling leaves will make the hike pleasant. Before reaching Dayara the trail climbs up gradually. Reach the campsite, setup your tents and sleep comfortably.

DAY 3: Dayara to Litham (11737 feet) (3 hours)

Explore the Dayara meadows in the morning and the trail from Dayara to Lithum goes through thick forests, alluring green meadows and streams. Through meadows trail head towards Gunas Pass and after fifteen minutes enter the pine forest.

Cross a stream and exit the forest section with delicious views of Dhauladhar range and Gunas Pass. Ahead the grasslands look wonderful, after half an hour trail takes you through another forest of Bhoj. Descend through this forest and reach a stream from where Litham is clearly visible.

The trail after the meadows goes to Chandranahan stream which needs to be crossed before reaching Litham. Cross it and reach your campsite, there are plenty of streams across Litham. From here the views are just mind boggling.

Towards left you can see the Chandranahan Waterfall ahead is Chandranahan Lake, towards right are cliffs with snow patches behind which lies Rupin valley and in front are snow-covered mountains at their back lies Buran Ghati.

This is the last meadow on this trek, a wide one. Setup your tents at desired area with beautiful views and then retire for the night.

DAY 4: Short hike to Chandranahan Lake (13900 feet) and back to Litham (4/5 hours)

Chandranahan is a small glacial lake surrounded by mountains and snow flanks feed this Lake. Take the shepherds trail to reach the Ridge Top and head towards the waterfall’s snout. In one hour you can reach this Lake and the journey gets difficult from the snout.

You can see the alpine valley and the views are delicious. The setting of this Lake is idyllic, grassy patches are in middle and small waterfalls turn into small streams. There are rough rocks which mark the lake, look at the settings and head back to Litham.

Descend is steep till Litham, make sure you start early to Chandranahan Lake so you can reach there at mid-day.

DAY 5: Litham to Dayara (11075 feet) (3/4 hours)

Retrace your steps through the undulating meadows of Dayara and reach the campsite.

DAY 6: Dayara to Janglik (9,200 feet) and Drive to Shimla (4 hours)

Follow the same route and get back to Janglik. The vehicle will be arranged for departure to Shimla.

How to Reach Chandernahan Lake Trek?

The base camp of the Chandranahan Lake trek is Janglik. The drive from Shimla takes you past Rohru, from where the road follows the blue waters of the Pabbar river. In an exquisite journey, the road climbs gracefully along the Pabbar, the scenery changing rapidly. From square wheat fields along the river and beautiful Himachali homes, you drive past pretty villages and mixed forests until till you get to the pine forests around Tangnu.

The motorable road at Tikri, just after Chirgaon, turns left and becomes an absolute dirt track for the rest of the way. It takes two hours along the dirt track to get to Tangnu. At Tangnu, the dirt track drops down to the river, crosses the Pabbar and climbs to Diude in swift switchbacks. Janglik is a short walk from Diude.

Inclusions:

1. Accommodation. (Guest house, Home stay, Camping)
2. Meals while on trek (Veg.+ Egg)
3. Trek equipments: Sleeping bag, mattress, tent (twin sharing), kitchen & dinning tent, toilet tent, utensils and crampon (if required)
4. All necessary permits and entry fees.
5. First aid medical kits, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
6. Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide and Support staff.
7. Transport from Shimla to Jhanglik and return (According to itinerary)
8. Mules to carry the central luggage

Exclusions:

1. Any kind of personal expenses.
2. Food during the transit.
3. Insurance.
4. Mules or porter to carry personal luggage.
5. Anything not specifically mentioned under the head.
6. Any kind of emergency evacuation charges.

Note:

Normally Shail hikers expect to carry your personal luggage on your own, if you wish to offload your backpack, you can give it to Mule.
Charges of offloading backpack:-
INR 1200/- if you make an online payment, 10 days in advance
INR 1500/- if you inform us after reaching Sankri
The backpack cannot weigh more than 11 kgs. Backpack should have waterproof cover. Suitcases/strolleys/ bags will not be allowed.

To book Chandernahan Lake Trek/ adventure program please use our online booking form or, alternatively, you can call us on the given for confirmation of tour you have to wire a deposit and initial deposit.

Paying the Trek/ Adventure activity fee:

The fee can be paid by online transfer/check deposit/ demand draft. Instruction for payment will be forwarded along with your confirmation email. When your transfer is done, please e-mail us a confirmation mail with your transfer details, so that we can follow up your reservation efficiently.

When to Book:

It is wise to make your booking at least two months in advance. However, if you want a good deal on your domestic/international flight, we recommend organising your trip at least five months in advance. (Please contact us if you require a late booking)

Cancellation Policy:

Terms for Cancellation & Refund:

Customer is suppose to make a full payment in advance for the confirm bookings.

If in case a confirmed booking needs to be cancel than below are the refund policies

1. Prior 30 days of the confirmed date, 50% of the total amount would be refunded
2. Prior 25 days of the confirmed date, 40% of the total amount would be refunded
3. Prior 20 days of the confirmed date, 30% of the total amount would be refunded
4. Prior 15 days of the confirmed date, 20% of the total amount would be refunded
5. Prior 10 days of the confirmed date, 10% of the total amount would be refunded

Note: After the said time the Shail hikers would not be entertaining any cancelation and no amount would be refunded whatsoever.

Trekking Gear

1. Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1
2. Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day
3. Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1
4. U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1
5. Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each

Footwear

1. Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle trekking shoes Qty -1
2. Pair of light weight Slipper/Sandals Qty -1

Clothing

1. Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty - 2
2. Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking
3. Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking
4. Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1
5. Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking
6. Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1
7. Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1
8. Rain wear ( Jacket & Pants ) . Qty-1
9. Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1
10. Woolen cap. Qty-1
11. Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1

Toiletries

1. Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream etc.)
2. Sun screen lotion small pack . Qty -1
3. Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1

Utensils

1. Small size, Light weight & Leak proof lunch box. Qty-1
2. Plate. Qty- 1
3. Spoon.Qty-1
4. Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug.Qty-1

Miscellaneous

1. Camera (Optional)
2. Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
3. Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)

Fitness For Trekking

Tips to get fit for Trekking

Experiencing trek is almost everyone's passion or dream. But before starting or planning for a hike, you must be aware of the during and post-trek pain of your body. It is essential to be strong enough to enjoy your whole trek without any disruption of body ache. One book or decide several months before going on a hike, so you have a significant amount of time exercising your body and training it to become flexible for the trek.

Following are some advantages of training yourself before trek:

• It fosters aerobic fitness.
• It improves blood circulation and breathing functions as well.
• It makes the heart strong, preventing it from any problem.
• It helps in toning legs.
• Muscles get build-up which is very beneficial.

Therefore, one must do practice to gain all these benefits. It is not only for the trek but for lifetime fitness also.
Let's have a look at some factors which must be kept in mind to practice before trek:

Importance of Stretching

It helps the body become flexible and allows you to move your body in any direction you want quickly. It helps make the joints such as shoulders, elbows, hips and knees stronger to prevent any mishappening. It provides much relaxation to your body and relieves the pain. And if you are going on a trek, it is essential to practice stretching way before your hike. It will help you in moving to the higher altitudes region more efficiently.

Sleep like baby

It is always said that one must sleep like a baby. It means sleep without any worries. This makes you have an adequate amount of sleep which is a significant factor in daily life. So, practice it daily and also before your trek. Try to make yourself comfortable to sleep at higher altitudes.

Good Shoes-Good Trek

It is so evident that one has to walk and only walk while Trekking, so it is far more essential to have a good pair of trekking/hiking shoes. Practice walking by wearing your boots before the trek to make yourself used to them. You may opt for an option to keep an extra pair in your bag while trek to help yourself in the opposite condition.

July - 2023