Chandernahan trek is one among the best in the trekking routes of the region. It is the trekker’s heaven, has each thing from the deep virgin forests to burbling streams, magnificent mountainsides, miles of waving meadows and alluring waterfalls that leave travelers to spellbind. The feel of the pure mountain air surely rejuvenates your soul. Chandernahan lake is the main attraction and the source plus origin of River Pabbar, a major river in the Shimla district. It is also believed that divinity or Devta Shikru was born here, so, the lake also has an open temple of the deity. The lake remains frozen in winters and start to melt in the spring. By the end of the summer gets liquified. It is also ideal for nourishing wildlife and scenic beauty. The two beautiful meadows that will be going to fall on your way are Dayara Thach and Litham Thach. The entire tour is breathtaking and full of surprises.
Brief Details: The day begins early in the morning. If you are in a smaller group, try to board the press vehicles which leave around 5 in the morning to deliver newspapers. You can reach Rohru easily and conveniently by this way. The journey to Janglik is long but the thrilling roads and views on the way won't make it tiresome at all. a beautiful village amidst the greens. Being in a smaller group, we can choose to stay in the local homestay. This gives us the priceless experience to experience the rich local culture and make ourselves a part of it right from the go. Make sure to pay a visit to the local temple in Janglik designed with a local blend and rich aesthetics.
Accommodation: Homestay/ Janglik
Brief Details: On the second day, we start our trek and as we walk towards our next destination, we are gifted by the pleasures of greens, but in varied shades. This wonderful Himalayan trek swirls through the high rising conifer trees and small openings in the dense forest, following up the Pabbar River. You will spot on the way a few shepherds’ huts on the way to Dayara thatch.
Dayara Thach is a meadow on a wide expanse in the valley surrounded majorly by conifers. The flock of sheep grazing around with humps of mountains rising high on both the sides make it a picturesque location. It is early in the season and snow can add a different element of beauty to the sight. This in itself makes for a perfect campsite.
The rest of the day will be used to see around the site and drench ourselves in the view. Do have a conversation with the shepherds you meet. It will give an insight into their lifestyle.
Accommodation: Tents/ Dayara Thach
Brief Details: A short day today but a beautiful one. We will start walking after breakfast and must reach our next campsite by lunch. We will follow the banks of River Pabbar with a consistent view of the great Gunas Pass ahead of us. A gentle ascend on the grassy mountain with a mixed hike on the meadow through occasional forests and many streams coming across brings us to the Litham thatch.
You have rest of the day to enjoy at your own leisure. This will be our campsite for the upcoming two nights and days. This phase plays an important role in the better acclimatization for a hassle-free crossing of the Buran Pass.
Accommodation: Tents/ Litham Thatch
Brief Details: The next day early morning, we start our trek to explore the other valley on our left towards Chandranahan Lake. Chandranahan Lake system is a result of the glaciers and underground fresh water. It is a very pious place for the locals and legend has it that the local God of Rohru - Shikru Devta is supposed to have taken birth here. As per the rule, we are not supposed to venture closer to the lake with shoes or slippers or wearing any other leather item.
The stream originating from the lake is a tributary of the Pabbar and is also named as Chandranahan Nala. The trek up is a good one and early in May, it can have a good amount of snow cover. Snow covers the lake, but if the same is thin, you can see up to 3 lakes, which are not too big or deep either.
We return back to Litham for the evening.
Accommodation: Tents/ Litham Thatch
Brief Details: Today we end our beautiful trek. Start really early as we have to reach Shimla early. It takes about four to five hours of descending to reach Janglik Village and hit the nearest road ahead.
From there, we can either go to Rohru, Rampur or back to Shimla.
Accommodation: none
