Chanshal Pass


The Chanshal Pass, or Chanshal Valley, links Dodra Kwar and Rohru in the Shimla district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The pass sits atop Chanshal Peak, which at is the highest peak in the Shimla district. The pass remains open from May to October and is covered with snow for the rest of the year.

Location

The Chanshal Pass is a road from Shimla, accessible from May to October. Chanshal is a mountain range that cuts the Dodra Kawar Valley from the Rohru area. Its peaks reach and can be accessed from Chanshal Pass.

Accessibility

Chanshal Pass, also known as Chanshal Valley, affords good views of the scenic beauty of the Himalayas. As of June 2012, a single bus operated between Rohru and Dodra Kwar.
Bus depart from Rohru 12:30 pm and reaches Kwar by 7 pm. Other bus starts from 8:00 AM from Kwar and reaches Rohru by 2:00PM.
Two routes connect Shimla to Chanshal Valley:
The Chanshal Valley affords views of hills covered with ice. Trekking to the top of hills is fairly strenuous. Saru tal is located on the top of one the hills resembling a Thalli.

Accommodation

Two guest houses operate in Chansal, "The Chanshal" and "Chanshal Pass".