Tourism

                                                     Trekking

This is basically a trek taken by local people for its religious significance. The circumambulation of this hill, Drilburi meaning Bell, is done because Guru Ghantapa, one of the 84 Sidhhas of Buddhism attained Siddhi at this place. Gaddis believe this place to be the seat of Lord Shiva and Parvati. They believe Lord Shiva married Parvati at, this hill and from here both of them went to Mani Mahesh. In between the rocks near the pass, a yellow stratum of rocks is visible which is believed to be the path of Lord Shiva.

KEYLONG TO KHOKSAR OVER RANGCHA GALI PASS

Keylong-Kardang Gompa, 6 kms On foot

From Keylong come to the right bank of river Bhaga below Lower Keylong. Cross the bridge to climb to Kardang village. Climb is stiff at certain patches. At Kardang visit Gozzangwa gompa. At the village crossroads one can see rock memorials belonging to 10-11 C. From village climb to Kardang monastery. This is the biggest monastery in the present days. Clay images of various Buddhist lamas can be seen arranged in almirahs. Wall paintings and thankas will certainly leave an impression on the visitor. Halt for the night in the gompa itself or outside.

Gompa-Pass, 8 kms

Climb to the pass is very stiff. One has to stop every 15-20 steps to regain breath. On way see ruins of the palace of Thakur of Barbog. Just ahead of Barbog ford Namchi nullah. Continue climb till you reach the narrow 14536 feet high Rangcha Gali or Kor Amchi pass. Kor in the local dialect means 'pilgrimage' and Amchi means 'passage'. This is very apt as locals trek on this route to offer prayers to their Guru. There is a small temple on the top. Camp near the temple. In the afternoon one may like to climb some nearby peaks.

Pass-Gondhla, 5 kms On foot

Climb down to Gondhla is very steep. From the pass one can have a very good view of the precipices on the left bank of river Chandra. At Gondhla visit the Fort of Gondhla Thakur and rock carvings near the Govt. School.

Gondhla-Keylong (3156 m),18 kms On foot.

Upto Tandi follow the road. Tandi is the confluence of rivers Chandra and Bhaga. From Tandi follow the right bank of river Bhaga.
At Tandi visit Tupchiling Gompa. At Beeling on way to Keylong one may like to visit a small cave temple just above HRTC workshop.
From Beeling take the shortcut to reach Keylong, the administrative headquarters of Lahaul and Spiti.

Trekking Routes