Mangsu Pass, Kinnaur ?

AvidTrekker

I have heard of this pass only from you... as an "alternate route to Chitkul"

I presume it is towards the East of Charang Ghati, between the Int'l Border and Charang Pass??

Which map have you seen it in ??
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Mangsu Pass
Avid, You are right. It is east of Charang pass. I saw it in Leomann Map (sheet-6). Even thematic map of Kinnaur by NATMO depicts this pass. Deepak Sanan has also mentioned about it. I saw it in some other maps also but don't remember.

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uttam

Hi, i am planning to trek from charang village via Mangsu pass to Chitkul. Has anyone done/attempted this trek? Any other information about the pass would help.
Thanks.

Dilliwala

SO IT DOES!! You have the NATMO map?!! You know, you're the only other person I know of that does. Of course, it no doubt helps that their office is right next door to you.

AndreasW

Hi, I attached a *zip file which includes a *kmz file for Google Earth... (Unpack this file >>> double click >>> GE should start and "fly" to this place...if installed)... Hope it works.

I guess the Mangsu Pass is situated there...

AndreasW

P.S. We should ask our admin's to allow *kmz files for attaching too.
It would be easier to explain such things...

Enjoy!
AndreasW

Attached Files

Mangsu Pass (5300m).zip (789 Bytes, 13 views)

uttam

Now i got it.


Yes, they publish the thematic maps in DPM series

uttam

Thanks a lot, Andreas. I was about to SOS you on Mangsu pass to get at least some info. Last time when i was in Charang i tried to speak to some guide who is familiar with the trail but without luck. This time i'll try to speak to shepherds. Let's see how it goes..



I am for it too . Admin's, Please......

AndreasW

Sorry, I've no further infos for you... also no maps... ...yes, ask the shepherds and explore it... I'll wait for your report.

AvidTrekker

I saw "Upper Tukpa" map on pg 144 old edn. book by Deepak Sanan.

I believe there is a Pass crossing possible from the Gymthing river valley [Nesang villge] to the Tedong river valley [Charang & Kunu vllages]

I do believe the road linking Spillo to Nesang has been completed by now.

Andreas, what about planning this trek??
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AndreasW

I'm not sure. The valley behind Kunu village leads to Simthang La at Tibetan border, and the range from Sesarang to the border is very, very high... more than 5500m... Your ITBP would me imprison if I'd explore such paths in reality...

More interesting seems the Ganchua/Gangchha circuit via Gangthang La from Nesang to Dubling or vice versa... Someone experiences with permissions?

But, my destination is this year on the "axis of evil"... not Kinnaur...

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uttam

Yes, the road to Nesang is completed.

Andreas is right about ITBP They maintain permanent forward post and filling post in the area then they have their regular patrolling also.

Avid, i believe you are referring to Shola- Mekher dwar- Yamadaling thtang-==Murang Khiclu lung glaciers- Khdi thatang strech. I think even shepherds are not allowed in this trail after a point.

When border with Tibet was open, one trade route was trough Dubling- Rishidogri-Lamache-Ganthangla- Raniso la. This route was mainly treaded upon by Pooh, Dubling and Dobling villagers. It is said to be most difficult than other six routes to Tibet.
Andreas, sadly even ganthag-la is in ITBP purview.