Bhubhu Pass

See Cannabis in full bloom and the social activity surrounding it. Bhubhu pass connects Chuhar Valley to Lag Valley. The pass is not very high and is part of middle ranges at 3261m, the climb is therefore easy on the feet and not long. Bhang and historical importance aside, like any high point, the views are something to savour. The trek is a rejuvenating one, through a thick forest on one side and rocky terrain on the other.

Continue your walk across the Himri Pass from lagh Valley over to the Manali town. Cannabis cultivation, Apple Orchards and Birch Trees across Himri pass gives all the feel and thrill of the Dhauladhars.

The journey starts from Tikken. From Tikken, a short walk of 5 km takes you to Devgarh Village, where resides an ancient temple of Dev Pashakot, the theocratic King of the Chuhar Valley. There are certain rules and regulations that are followed strictly in these villages, so one must take utmost care while entering the temples or clicking photographs. From Devgarh, it’s a 5-6 km descent crossing another small viallge Dharmed, that takes you to Silh Budhani the last village of district Mandi. Silh Budhani is our first pit-stop for the day.

From Silh-Budhani, you enter into the world of Rhododendron Shrubs. The last leg of this journey is a vertical walk of two hours to the top of the pass and you have to negotiate a 500m stretch of steep slope. This pass offers a spectacular views of the Pir Panjals and the Dhauladhars. On a sunny day, you get to see the colossal beauty of the Deo Tibba (6,001m) and Indrasan (6,221m). Kadon is the first village in the Lagg Valley. In front of you lies a giant Mountain and the pathway to Manali over the Himri Pass.