Himachal Wale · Trusted since 2017
Shimla · Narkanda · Chanshal Pass — 5N/6D (Offbeat)
4,520 m offbeat pass · Apple country · Pabbar river
5 Nights / 6 DaysStarts from ChandigarhFrom ₹19,999 / pax
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For travellers who have done the regular Shimla–Manali loop and want something quieter: Chanshal Pass (4520 m) is one of the highest motorable passes in Himachal but sees a fraction of Rohtang's crowd. The route runs Shimla → Narkanda → Rohru → Chirgaon → Chanshal → Dodra Kwar — a deep dive into Pabbar valley.
Tour Highlights
- Cross Chanshal Pass at 4,520 m — barely any tourist traffic
- Apple orchards of Rohru, Hatkoti and Chirgaon (Aug–Oct)
- Pabbar river drive with offbeat homestays
- Hatkoti Devi temple — 9th-century stone shrine
- Wooden Kullvi-style architecture in Dodra Kwar villages
- Drive through India's longest apple belt
Day-wise Itinerary
Sample itinerary — fully customisable on the enquiry call.
- 1
Chandigarh → Shimla → Narkanda
Drive to Shimla, continue 2 hrs to Narkanda for the night.
- 2
Narkanda → Rohru via Hatkoti
Apple-country drive down to Rohru on the Pabbar river. Hatkoti Devi temple en route.
- 3
Rohru → Chirgaon → Chanshal base
Drive up through Chirgaon, overnight at a homestay near the Chanshal base.
- 4
Chanshal Pass crossing → Dodra Kwar
Cross the 4520-m pass, descend into the remote Dodra Kwar villages.
- 5
Dodra Kwar → Rohru → Shimla
Long return drive back through the Pabbar valley.
- 6
Shimla → Chandigarh
Easy 4-hr descent to Chandigarh.
What's Included
- Comfortable hotel stay (3-star / handpicked properties)
- Daily breakfast and dinner at the hotel
- Private AC vehicle for all sightseeing and transfers
- Pickup and drop from your arrival point
- All toll taxes, parking, fuel and driver allowance
- Local market visits and free time at every stop
- 24×7 on-trip support from the Himachal Wale team
- GST included — no hidden charges
What's Not Included
- Airfare or train fare to / from the starting city
- Lunch and any meals not mentioned in inclusions
- Monument / sightseeing entry fees and adventure activity charges
- Personal expenses (laundry, calls, tips, mineral water)
- Any expense due to road blocks, landslides or weather changes
- Anything not explicitly listed under inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
+When is Chanshal Pass open?
Chanshal Pass is open mid-June to October. The road is unpaved and 4×4 is essential — we deploy Mahindra Thar / Scorpio class vehicles, not regular sedans.
+Are there hotels at Chanshal?
No hotels — only basic homestays in Chirgaon, Larot and Dodra. We use the best vetted family-run options. Hot bucket-water, simple Himachali meals, no Wi-Fi. This is a true offbeat trip.
+How do I book this tour?
Fill the enquiry form on this page and our travel expert will call you back within 30 minutes during business hours (9 AM – 9 PM IST). After confirming your dates, vehicle and hotel category, we share a detailed itinerary and a secure payment link to lock the booking.
+How much advance payment is required?
A 30% advance confirms the booking. The balance can be paid 7 days before departure via UPI, bank transfer or our online payment gateway. All payments are protected by a written cancellation policy.
+Can the itinerary be customised?
Yes — every itinerary on this page is fully customisable. You can extend nights at a particular destination, swap activities, upgrade hotels, add an extra cab segment, or pair this tour with another nearby circuit. Tell our advisor what you want and we will redesign the package on the same call.
+Is the vehicle private or shared?
All vehicles are private — only your group travels in the cab. For 2 pax we typically deploy a Swift Dzire / Etios; for 3–4 pax an Innova / Ertiga; for 5–6 pax an Innova Crysta; for larger groups a Tempo Traveller. Vehicle type is confirmed in writing before booking.
+Are tours operating year-round?
Most circuits run March–November. High-altitude routes (Spiti, Ladakh, Chanshal Pass, Manali–Leh) are seasonal and operate only between June and mid-October when passes are open. We will tell you the safe window for your chosen route on the first call.
+Is this safe for families with children and senior citizens?
Yes. Our vehicles are well-maintained, drivers are vetted Himachal locals, and we recommend lower-altitude hotels and shorter driving days for groups with children or elderly travellers. We have run thousands of family tours since 2017.
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