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| 15279ft @ Rupin Pass |
To begin with it took us two full days to reach the base camp of our trek which was in a smaller village called Jiskun. We started from Delhi for Chandigarh vi Shatabdi and quickly transferred to an Innova that dropped us at Rohru just before dinner. On google maps there were no roads beyond Rohru. Next morning our trekking company, Indiahikes, arranged for a 4X4 MUV to drive us through hilly road via Chansheel Pass to Jiskun.
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| Lunch @ Chansheel Pass |
It was a beautiful journey specially when it started snowing in the middle of Chansheel Pass which in itself was a beautiful landscape. We stopped at a restaurant right on the last curve of the pass which served us a simple but delicious meal. Just before Jiskun there was a landslide that gave us an opportunity to walk the last mile.
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| A walk towards Jiskun |
After evening tea we were asked to collect items we had to carry through the trek as well as items we had rented out from Indiahikes. I had rented trekking shoes and trekking sticks. This was officially our first night into the trek. Next morning we were briefed for two hours about the trek. After breakfast and some more items getting distributed (like crampons, gaiters etc) before we started for Jakha.
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| Village on way to Jiskun |
It was a sunny day and an auspicious beginning of our trek. We reached Jakha in no time and refreshed ourselves before lunch was served. After lunch we visited the nearby temple where our guide told us about the myths and history behind it. This is when the weather turned. Thankfully we were carrying our raincoats. The return journey was made under heavy rain. As it happens in the mountains, rain also brings chill. We decided for an early sleep after dinner.
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