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| Lamkhaga Pass Himachal Pradesh | Pin Bhaba Pass Himachal Pradesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Grade | Difficult 70.4/100 | Difficult 69.1/100 |
| Operators call it | — | Difficult |
| Days | 6 | 8 |
| Max altitude | 5,279 m | 4,865 m |
| Total ascent | 2,331 m | 2,700 m |
| Longest day | 15.1 km | 14 km · 10 h |
| AMS risk | severe | high |
| Acclimatization | 2 days | 1 day |
| Best months | May–Jun and Sep–Oct | Jun and Sep |
| Snow on trail | Dec–Mar | Nov–May |
| Price from | ₹28,500 (Thrillophilia) | ₹15,999 (Trekkers of India) |
| Operators listed | 8 | 14 |
| Permit | Yes · Gangotri National Park (DFO Uttarkashi) on the Uttarakhand side; HP Forest Dept (Rakchham–Chhitkul Wildlife Sanctuary) on the Baspa side | Yes · HP Forest Dept — Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary (Kafnu side) and Pin Valley National Park (Mud side) |
| Nearest railhead | Dehradun (~122 km, OSM) | Shimla (narrow gauge) / Kalka |
| Roadhead | Chitkul | Kafnu (start) · Mud (end) |
| Hours from a road (max) | 5.7 h | 7.2 h |
| Coldest camp night | -21 °C | -22 °C |
| Crowding | Quiet | Quiet |
| Peaks you'll see | Dudana, Lamkagha, Swargarohini, Kalanag | — |