Kaza To Manali/Keylong through Kunzum Pass Accessible Now?

soledad · Apr 16th, 2008, 13:20

Hello everyone!
I tried to find the latest news on the Kaza-Keylong route,but unable to find anything of substance.So,was just wondering,if anyone of you out there having any clear idea about it's latest status? If not already opened,when is it expected to open? Would last week of May [25th] be considered safe for a trip there?
It would be nice if anyone of you can share some links tracking the latest on this particular route;

Balvar · Apr 16th, 2008, 15:06

Dear Soledad,

Keeping in Mind the past history of Kunzam La, i think it would open some where arnd 10th June. Moreover Kunzam La is not Maintained by BRO (border Road Organisation or Amry, nor its startegically Located from Amry's Prosecptive.

soledad · Apr 16th, 2008, 16:15

Hi Balvar!
Thank you very much for your response! Now,I have an idea of the road and it's clearance;I was planning a tour down there,and was wondering if end of May should be considered in any way or not;
By the way,do you know any phone numbers of some autenthic source at that area where to enquire about the road status,at the last moment?

Dilliwala · Apr 16th, 2008, 16:48

voyager61 is the resident Kaza expert. Seems he spends 6 months a year there!

Khak · Apr 16th, 2008, 17:24

Hi
we made a trip to kaza last week........ as per local info Kunzum does not open before Jun.....

for contact numbers of govt. offices in Lahaul & Spiti try the link

http://himachal.nic.in/phnkhoj.asp

give department/district as "district of Lahaul & Spiti'.you will get all phone numbers....... during my visit I had called up the police and HRTC numbers and got very prompt response

Khak · Apr 16th, 2008, 17:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilliwala

voyager61 is the resident Kaza expert. Seems he spends 6 months a year there!

while being stuck for 6 hours at Mallingnala in spiti valley I met one german gentleman who stays in a village called 'chiching' which is near kibber village..... he is a resident of that village for last 4 years and leads the life of a local.....there is no internet in his village...... he accesses internet at Kaza....... i told him about indiamike...

soledad · Apr 16th, 2008, 17:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khak

Hi
we made a trip to kaza last week........ as per local info Kunzum does not open before Jun.....

for contact numbers of govt. offices in Lahaul & Spiti try the link

http://himachal.nic.in/phnkhoj.asp

give department/district as "district of Lahaul & Spiti'.you will get all phone numbers....... during my visit I had called up the police and HRTC numbers and got very prompt response

Hi Khak!
Thank you very much for your information,and also the link.
So,after your recent trip to the area,you are of the opinion that Kumzum pass is not cleared before 1st June,right?
And what about Chandra Tal? Is it not possible to go near it and have a glimpse of the lake,even if Kunzum Pass is not cleared?

Khak · Apr 16th, 2008, 17:50

i doubt whether you can catch a glimpse of Chandratal...... vehicles travel till Losar till Kunzum opens.......

look at the map for idea of the locations

http://www.masterlyinactivity.com/spiti/map.html

soledad · Apr 16th, 2008, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khak

i doubt whether you can catch a glimpse of Chandratal...... vehicles travel till Losar till Kunzum opens.......

look at the map for idea of the locations

http://www.masterlyinactivity.com/spiti/map.html

So,does that means,one has to cross Kunzum La pass so as to get the 14 Km mostly jeepable road which is ascending down to Spiti valley for a glimpse of Chandra Tal?

nayan · Apr 16th, 2008, 18:32

If you are comming from kaza side... then yes... you have to cross kunjum before you can get a glimpse of chandratal.
This is not my own experience but the info we recieved from our driver and other locals when we visited kaza last week.
So cannot vouch for accuracy.

Dilliwala · Apr 16th, 2008, 18:48

soledad, aren't you travelling end-August? The pass will definitely be open then.

nayan · Apr 16th, 2008, 19:03

Dilliwala.... right now soledad is asking about condition in end may.

soledad · Apr 16th, 2008, 19:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dilliwala

soledad, aren't you travelling end-August? The pass will definitely be open then.

Yes,you were right,but,I changed my plans and is willing to do the trip in last week of May;
Please go through it once more :-
http://www.indiamike.com/india/himac...65/#post475183

Apr 16th, 2008, 13:20	#1
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Apr 16th, 2008, 17:24	#5
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Balvar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chandiagrh Posts: 245	Dear Soledad, Keeping in Mind the past history of Kunzam La, i think it would open some where arnd 10th June. Moreover Kunzam La is not Maintained by BRO (border Road Organisation or Amry, nor its startegically Located from Amry's Prosecptive.

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nayan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 825	If you are comming from kaza side... then yes... you have to cross kunjum before you can get a glimpse of chandratal. This is not my own experience but the info we recieved from our driver and other locals when we visited kaza last week. So cannot vouch for accuracy.

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Dilliwala Funky flunky Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dilli Posts: 3,591	soledad, aren't you travelling end-August? The pass will definitely be open then.

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nayan Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: hyderabad/tokyo Posts: 825	Dilliwala.... right now soledad is asking about condition in end may.

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