Heading from manali ,Rohtang Pass(altitude 3978 m) is the gateway to Lahaul and the Kunzum Pass (altitude 4,551 m; 14,931 ft) is the entrance pass to the Spiti Valley from Lahaul. The highest Pass in Spiti Valley .Kunzum is situated at a distance of around 125 Kms from Manali and it takes an 8 Hrs drive to be there.After crossing the Rohtang pass and heading 20 kms ahead comes Gramphoo. One will have to take a right turn. While going to this pass, the panoramic view of Bara-Sigri glacier (second longest glacier in the world) which lasts upto 55 kms connecting Manali- Bara Shigri- Keylong is enthrilling and inspiring.
At kunzum pass is a temple known as the Kunzum devi temple. As per a local tradition, all vehicles stop at the temple to pay obeisance to the deity.
Kunzum is also popular with trekkers and adventure seekers. The 12 km trek to Chandratal is very popular. It have a lunar and rugged landscape. The terrain is also inhospitable. A 12 KM trek to chandratal is very popular.Also trekking from Demul to Komic (14,000 ft) through the Kibber National Park lets the climbers &trekkers to explore the wilderness and grandeur of the inner Himalaya.
On way back from Gramphoo one can either return to Manali or can go to Leh via Keylong , Darcha, Baralacha la, Sarchu, Tanglang la by road The Kunzum Devi Temple at Kunzum Pass.
- Prince Mishra
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