Trans Himachal 2018 – 16 Upper Tiyari – Tundah – Chaurasi (4500) – Datuin

Chaurasi Pass

Chaurasi Pass connect Tundah and Datuin villages in the Chamba valley

Mumbardar

The beautiful settelment of Mumbardar a couple of hours hiking from Tundah. 13 families living in primitive shelters with sheep, horses and cows.

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Hospitality

Hospitality at a primitive settlement of mud homes at Mumbardar near Tundah in Chamba while climbing the Chaurasi Pass. People with least material “wealth” have the largest hearts treating strangers passing by as royal guests.

Chaurasi

Stunning views on the Chaurasi pass connecting two remote valleys in Chamba

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Raili Dhar

Heartwarming hospitality while staying overnight with tribals living in primitive shelters in Raili Dhar along with their animals on the way down from Chaurasi pass in Chamba valley.

Chaurasi Ka Daal

The beautiful Chaurasi Ka Daal lake on the way from the Chaurasi pass towards Datuin village

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Steep Cliffs

Before the Chaurasi pass the trail winds along steep cliffs offering stunning view on the lush green Chamba valley

Above the Clouds

The ridge trail going up from Mumbardar towards the Chaurasi pass high above the Chamba valley

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Magic

If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water. Glacial stream flowing down the valley below the Chaurasi pass (4550m) in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh