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Raacho Kanda Trek
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Raacho Kanda Trek

Raacho Kanda is a beautiful place that offers amazing views of the Raacho group of peaks along the Indo-Tibetan border. Charang (altitude 3400 mtrs) is a delightful blend of spiritualism and adventure with its beautiful ancient monastery Rangrik Tungma and many chortens. Rangrik Tungma means “Temple Made by God” because, according to legend, God descended into the valley and transformed himself into a yak herder. Using a yak halter to measure a square on the ground, he constructed the temple in a single night. The gompa (monastery) was constructed in the eleventh century. It is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Kinnaur and has some of the oldest Buddhist texts, murals, and Thangka paintings. Charang village also has other attractions such as the Tidong stream, where an ITBP helipad has been built by the stream, and the fields surrounded by harsh rocky mountains, where you can see heaps of barley flowers. Charang is also a base camp for trekking to Charang La pass, which offers stunning views of the Himalayas. If you are looking for an adventurous and spiritual trip to Kinnaur, Raacho Kanda and Charang are perfect destinations for you. You can enjoy the scenic beauty of nature, explore the rich culture and history of the region, and experience the thrill of trekking to high altitudes. Raacho Kanda and Charang are truly places that will leave you spellbound with their charm and splendor. 😊

Raacho Kanda Trek Cost Includes / Excludes

  • All arrangements for overnight stays during the trip.
  • All meals
  • Food will usually consist of morning breakfast, lunch, evening high tea and dinner
  • All food will be vegetarian.
  • Special trained certified guides trained for emergency situations.
  • Local guides and workers with in-depth knowledge about the local area.
  • It will be a cultural and traditional experience as all stays will be mostly in villages and Camps.
  • Backpack carrying by the porters.
  • Inner line permits and arrangements en route will be arranged by the operator.
  • All stays and lodging on a twin sharing basis shall be provided.
  • Any kind of personal expenses.
  • Camera fees or any other costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances and situations beyond our control
  • Start date and end date: Dates are flexible.

Daywise Itinerary of Raacho Kanda Trek

Reception at Shimla and drive up to Charang from Shimla. The scenery along the way is really beautiful and the winding roads pass through Kufri and Narkanda and lead us up to Charang village. Explore the surrounding area and enjoy the backdrop view of the Phawrang peak ( 6050m) and Raacho aka Rangrik Rang mountain range.
We start from Charang and trek up to Rangrik Monastery. It is a very beautiful and old monastery made out of mud and wood, and it is believed to be approximately 2000 years old. It is the perfect place to spend a relaxing time during the day while we acclimatize. We will be spending the night in either homestay or tented accommodation (depending on the client’s needs).
We head for Raacho Kanda from Charang. It is a quite moderate trek and we have to walk on loose rocks and moraines. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.
Today we trek up to Raacho Glacier. The climb is a little steep at places. We savor the views of Raacho Glacier and Rangrik Rang mountain. Finally, head back to the camping site and camp for the night.
Wake up early in the morning and we trek back from Raacho Kanda to Charang village. Night stay at Charang village.
Drive back from Charang to Shimla.

As per Himachal Pradesh Miscellaneous Adventure Activities Rules, 2017 any trekking activity in the district has to be carried out with prior permission from the tourism office and camping permission of the trek is to be obtained from the forest department.

Deputy Commissioner, Kinnaur
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