The Chanshal Pass, also known as Chanshal Valley, acts as a connector between Dodra Kwar and Rohru (Chirgaon) in the capital city Shimla of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The pass lands at the top of Chanshal Peak, around 4,520 meters (14,830 ft) above the ground level, and is the highest peak in the Shimla district.

What to Expect

Neat and clean accommodation with a beautiful location.

Vegetarian meals.

The extraordinary scenic beauty of Shimla.

Great views of changing colors of snow peaks.

Fantastic sunrise and sunsets.

The unique architecture of Temples and their intrigue.

Strange traditions and customs of remote villages.

Beautiful wood carvings.

The ancient architecture of dwelling units.

Friendly, helpful, and hard-working villagers.

Drive through scenes of waterfalls, medicinal plants, snow-capped peaks, and dense forests.

The riot of colors in various flowers yielding plants.

Un-spoilt natural beauty in villages, meadows, and valleys.

Departure & Return Location

Departure from Delhi and the Trip Calls off at Delhi.

Departure Time

As per schedule

Itinerary

Day 1. Delhi-Shimla:395 kms 10 hours

Today we will pick you up from the hotel and proceed for Shimla/Theog. On the way, lunch and arrive in Shimla/Theog in the evening. If time permits, then embark on a street walk. Overnight stay will be in Shimla/Theog.

Day 2. Shimla-Rohru-Larot: 150 km/4 Hours

Leave for Larot early morning with a packed breakfast. Larot is a beautiful hamlet nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, and you will appreciate the simplicity and scenic beauty of this village. Overnight stay will be at Larot.

Day 3. Larot-Chanshal Pass-Dodra-Kwar: 67 km/4 Hours

After taking breakfast, we will be undertaking a breathtaking journey to Dodra-Kwar villages through Chanshal Pass.

Chanshal Pass: Untouched grasslands engulfed with flowers and medicinal plants, with the dancing clouds, where the fresh gentle wind makes you scurry for cover between the boulders, where Kites finds challenging to take its flight, where you be aware of on the pinnacle of the earth is what is called Chanshal Pass.
With multiple varieties and myriad colors of flowers, this place’s Flora hails unimaginable beauty. We’ll be witnessing various peaks covered in snow, which is also known for changing colors during different times of the day, and numerous springs coming down from the snow-capped mountains, making you want to keep adoring this heavenly view.

Dodra: It is a highly serene and stunning village nestled in a remote area of Himanchal above 2500mts sea level ., we will visit the Jakha Dev Temple. After spending time here, we’ll be moving to Kwar Village for an overnight stay.

Day 4. Kwar-Dodra: 22 km/1-30 Hours

After breakfast, we will be undertaking a walking tour of Kwar village and interacting with the villagers to learn about their lifestyle, traditions, customs, challenges, and agriculture practices.

Kwar: This village is the center of this region. The first bus entered this village in 2009, and it was the first time that villagers enjoyed the journey in a bus speaks loudly about the remoteness of this place. The plans were approved in 2004 to build a road from Rohru to Kwar Village, but the Devta (Village deity) refused permission for this plan which delayed the construction of the road by five years. The concept of life is such that one should have four sons, one for grazing the livestock, second for agriculture, third for looking after the household’s daily needs, and fourth for as a reliever if anything goes wrong with the other three sons.
Beautiful temples and green fields of the villagers are soothing to the eyes and souls apart from the picturesque surroundings of the village.

After visiting this enchanting village, we will retreat to Dodra Village for a homestay.

Day 5. Dodra- Chanshal Pass-Rohru-Shimla: 180 km/ 8 Hours

After breakfast, we will start our journey back to Shimla, passing through Chanshal Pass-Larot-Rohru. We will be reaching Shimla in the evening and overnight stay at Shimla.

Day 6. Shimla-Delhi: 295 km/7 Hours

On this day, after breakfast, we will undertake our voyage to Delhi. We will be reaching Delhi in the evening. Overnight stay In Delhi.

Day 7. Delhi

Tour ends. If informed in advance, Adventure Delight will be highly obliged to make a fruitful plan for the onwards journey.

Inclusions

Transport : Private vehicle from Delhi to Delhi
Accommodation: Standard Hotels (3 nights), Home Stays (3 nights) on twin sharing basis.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the tour on fixed menu basis.
Entrance fees: The entrance fees to the places as mentioned in the itinerary.
Guide Fees: All guide fees for the places mentioned in the itinerary.
Taxes: All transport permit charges and accommodation taxes.
Tour Manger: The services of the tour manager will be provided throughout the adventure.

Included Activities

Shimla: Walking tour of Shimla.
Chanshal Pass: Photography moments.
Dodra: Village walking tour.
Dodra: Visit to the temple.
Kwar: Waking tour of the Village.
Kwar: Interactive session with the villagers.
Kwar: Visit to ancient weaving demonstration centre.

Exclusions

Expenses of personal nature, Like medicines and cosmetics.
Tips and gratitude.
Only meals as mentioned in inclusions.
Any kind of Insurance.
Services not specified above.

Dates & Availability

Available dates for booking: 2022-05-21, 2022-05-28, 2022-06-11, 2022-06-25, 2022-10-02, 2022-10-22

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FAQ

Q 1. Where is Dodra Kwar villages in India?

Ans. Dodra and Kwar villages are in district Shimla in Indian state of Himanchal Pradesh. One has to cross Chanshal Pass with the height of 4222 meters to reach these two remote villages.

Q 2. How to reach Dodra Kwar Villages from Delhi?

Ans. To reach Dodra Kwar first one has to reach to Shimla from Delhi. There are frequent buses from Delhi to Shimla. One can also take toy train from Kalka to Shimla. The toy train journey from Kalka to Shimla is quite scenic and exciting. From Shimla there are frequent buses for Rohru, the town in Pabbar Valley famous for trout fishing. From Rohru there is one local bus in the morning at 10 am for Dodra Kwar across Chanshal Pass. Following are some distances:-
• Delhi to Shimla: 395 kms /7 hours.
• Shimla to Rohru: 110 kms/3 hours
• Rohru to Chanshal Pass: 48 kms/3 hours
• Chanshal Pass to Dodra Village: 19 kms/1 hour
• Dodra Village-Kwar Village: 22 kms/1.5 hours
The ride from Rohru to Chanshal Pass is quite adventurous and scenic in nature. As somebody had said the journey should be more rewarding than destination itself.

Q 3. What is the best time to visit Dodra Kwar in India?

Ans. The best time to visit Dodra Kwar is May-June and September-October. If some one is snow lover then May is the best month because Chanshal Pass just opens in the month of May. If someone wants greenery, meadows, waterfalls and great variety of flowers then September and October are ideal months for the same. The monsoon months of July and August to be strictly avoided due to torrential rains causing road blocks. Generally speaking Chanshal Pass is blocked due to heavy snowfall in the first week of November. During the closure of Chanshal Pass villagers take the route from Uttrakhand via Dhaula Village trek to commute from Dodra Kwar.

Q 4. Is it safe to visit Dodra Kwar villages in India for solo lady traveller?

Yes. It is quite safe to visit Dodra Kwar for solo lady traveller. But as these two remote villages are least explored, the facilities for the tourists are nonexistent. It is advisable to contact reliable travel agency which can arrange accommodation in Forest Rest House, arrange camping or make arrangement in some one home.

Q 5. What about ATM availability in Dodra Kwar Villages in India?

Ans 5. At Dodra Kwar there is no ATM but on the way at Shimla and Rohru ATMs facicility is wide spread.

Q 6. Whether we can carry alcohol at Dodra Kwar in India?

Ans 6. Yes there is no prohibition in Dodra Kwar, even there are two wine shops in Kwar Village.

Q 7. What kind of clothes to be carried to Dodra Kwar in India?

Ans. Light woolens, raincoat or umbrella is to be carried to Dodra Kwar. One should be conscious of the fact that due to high altitude, weather is unpredictable.

Q 8. Are their hotels in Dodra Kwar?

Ans. No. There are no hotels in Dodra Kwar. Contact good travel agent who can arrange neat and clean accommodation in Forest Rest House, camping or in home of the villager.

Q 9. Is Dodra Kwar worth visiting?

Ans. Apart from beautiful wooden temples with the skulls of different animals, some of which are extinct now, dense jungles, multiple waterfalls, numerous varieties of butter flies and the sight of sheeps grazing in the lush green meadows in the background of clear blue sky along with sweet natured locals, this trip also explore Chanshal Pass a Hidden Valley of Flowers.

Chanshal Pass: Untouched grasslands engulfed with flowers and medicinal plants, with the dancing clouds, where the fresh wind refresh your mind and soul, Where you become aware of that you are on the highpoint of the earth, 360 degrees scenic views extravaganza is what is called Chanshal Pass.

Hidden Valley of Flowers: With multiple varieties and myriad colors of flowers, this can also be termed as a hidden valley of flowers. The serene nature of virgin snow-capped peaks which are also known for actually changing colors during different times of the day and numerous springs coming down from melting of snow peaks making you want to just keep on adoring this heavenly view.
All the above mentioned facts makes Dodra Kwar a must visit destinations.

If you are admirer of raw natural beauty of snow covered peaks of lofty mountains, virgin meadows and un-spoilt serene surroundings then definitely Dodra Kwar in India is worth visiting.

Q 10. Where is Lansdowne in India?

Ans. It is in the state of Uttrakhand in Pauri district and situated at the height of 1780 meters. It is 275 kms away from Indian capital New Delhi.

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Adventure through High Mountain pass to picturesque Himalayan valleys