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Day 5 : Keylong to Manali

Route: Keylong, Tandi, Khoksar, Rohtang Pass, Manali
Distance Covered: 115 K.M.

Keylong to Khoksar (3201m):

From Tandi the road bifurcates. One follows Chandrabhaga and travels towards Udaipur and Pangi and other goes to Leh. Keylong, the district headquarters of Lahaul & Spiti, is located at a distance of seven kilometres from Tandi at a height of 3201 m on Manali-Leh road. Keylong is a small town with hotels, restaurants, provision shops and rest houses.

Khoksar to Rotang pass (3979m):

Rohtang is a very wide pass. It is one of the most beautiful passes in Pir Panjal. Rohtang means, "Ground of the Dead" in Lahauli dialect. Perhaps it derives its name from the horror it must have inspired in olden days. Even when there was no road across the pass, local people and traders used to cross the pass on foot. Rohtang pass is not only the gateway to Lahaul & Spiti district but it is also the first pass on the Manali Leh road that goes through some of the very high mountain passes. Bara Lacha La (4939m), Taglang La (5366m), Ka Lung La (4878m), La Chul Lang La (5122m) are the other passes to be crossed. Of these Taglang La is the second highest motorable pass of the world after Khardung La (5579m).

Rohtang pass to Manali (1896m):

At the end of Kullu valley below the natural wall of Himalayan ranges of Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal, is the last place to see the world as we know. In earlier literature Kullu has been described as Kulant Peeth, meaning the end of world. Early Rajas of Kullu did not venture beyond upper Beas valley on the other side of mountain ranges. Manali is a buzzing tourist destination with thick forest cover More than one hundred hotels, lodges, guest houses and resorts have come up between Kullu and Manali and in Manali town. These are located on both sides of Beas river. Hidimba temple, Vashisht hot water springs and forested walks are the main attractions here. Directorate of Mountaineering and Allied Sports is located in Manali. It conducts courses and training in trekking, skiing, water sports, rock climbing and mountaineering.

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