Chandrakhani Pass

Chandrakhani Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh at an elevation of 3,660 meters. It connects the villages of Rumsu and Pulag to Malana, serving as a historic link between the Beas and Parvati valleys. The pass offers panoramic views of the Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal, and Parvati ranges and holds religious significance associated with Saptarishi Jamadagni and local deity Jamlu.

Visitors can expect a trek through dense forests of pine, deodar, maple, and rhododendron leading to alpine meadows and a narrow ridge walk to the pass summit. From the top, there are 360-degree views of major Himalayan peaks including Deo Tibba, Indrasan, Hanuman Tibba, and Friendship Peak. The trail is also used by local villagers and shepherds, offering potential cultural encounters.

Historically known as Malana Pass in 1800s travelogues, it served as a navigable route for shepherds and traders between the Beas and Parvati valleys for centuries.

The pass is considered sacred as a former meditation site of Saptarishi Jamadagni. Local legend attributes the sanctity of surrounding peaks to deity Jamlu, whose basket of idols was scattered by wind at the pass.