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About Waru Pass
The Chamba-Dharamsala Across Waru Pass is a three-day trek rated as easy, with its highest point at 3850 meters (m). The optimal season for this trek is from June to October.
Waru Pass, located at a height of 3850 meters, is a famous three-day trek in the Dhuladhar region. Open in the summer season, the best time to trek is from June to October.
Trek Itinerary
Holi to Nayagram
This segment of the trek can be covered by both walking and transport. Covering 12 kilometers, it follows the riverbankof the Ravi.
Nayagram is the last accessible point on the Chamba-Holi-Nayagram road that offers ample space for pitching tents near the school or along the road.
Nayagram to Thanetar
This stretch of the segment takes three hours to Thanetar village, which is situated 12 km from Nayagram. It’s an easy trail that is frequently used by local villagers. The famous Kali temple and Chunehar village fall on routes that are also sacred and pious among the locals.
Thanetar to Satchali (Over Waru Pass)
This segment requires six to eight hours of trekking.
Satchali, at 2575 m, is located approximately 16 kilometers from Thanetar across the pass.
The trekker takes six to eight hours of trekking while crossing Waru Pass to reach Satachali. At a height of 2575 m, Satchali is located 16 km from the Thanetar.
Thanetar is the last village on the Chamba side before reaching the pass.
During the trek a steep ascent begins from the village that goes into dense forest. After this Baoli came up at a height of 3485 m; it is a rock shelter used by trekkers and shepherds.
From Baoli, the trail makes a steep ascent to Waru Pass.
Waru Pass is at a relatively lower altitude as compared to other passes, which facilitates an easier descent towards the Kangra side.
The descent on the Kangra side is moderately steep, traversing rugged terrain with numerous small streams.
Satchali derives its name from the seven distinct water sources that converge there. During the summer months, Gujars and Gaddis establish camps at Satchali.
Satchali to Palampur
From here the path descends along Awe Khand, which originates from the base of Waru Pass. It’s a 13-kilometer trek that winds through a mixed forest and various ridges, taking about 4 hours. The first village that comes down is Chandpur village, which is just four kilometers short of Palampur town.