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Rohtang Pass

Rohtang Pass

Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass, it is in an around 50 kms from Manali. It connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh. Rohtang Pass can be reached only by road. The pass is located at a massive height of 3978 metres on Manali- Keylong road.

When planning a trip to Manali, a day off to the vista point of Rohtang Pass is the ultimate and almost essential attraction of the itinerary.

An experience of the snow can never be complete without a sledge ride, which involves sliding through the snow in a wooden toboggan. Another thrilling activity that can be pursued at Rohtang Pass would be mountain biking where you ride your mountain bikes off the regular course and into the lesser taken routes. It can get a bit rough, so you must take care in case you are planning on pursuing this activity. You can try your hand at skiing and tyre drop at the Rohtang Pass as well, where again you slide down a slope of snow whilst using the appropriate equipment. Gear for all of these activities is available for reasonable rent, so do not miss out on this opportunity.
Due to heavy snowfall in winters, the pass remains closed from November to May. As it opens its doors to welcome tourists on 1st June. Rohtang remains flocked with excited visitors from all over the country and abroad until November 15 as it shuts again. It is said to be the only pass in the country to be covered by snow throughout the year.

Tourist Permit

This permit is for the taxis and vehicles going to Rohtang Pass for tourism purposes, valid for a day. Only 800 petrol vehicles and 400 diesel vehicles are allowed entry to the pass daily. The vehicles aren’t allowed on Tuesday, as Rohtang Pass is closed for maintenance each Tuesday.

Permit Time Frame:

10:00 AM (200 Diesel and 400 Petrol)
4:00 PM (200 Diesel and 400 Petrol)

Documents Required (In Printed Form):

Valid ID Proof
Pollution Under Check (PUC) Certificate
Vehicle Registration Date

Permit Fees:

Car & Jeep – INR 500 + INR 50 as congestion charge
MUVs – INR 500 + INR 50 as congestion charge
Buses & HMV – INR 500 + INR 100 as congestion charge

Special Permit

This permit is for the private vehicle only, valid for a day. Only 60 petrol vehicles and 40 diesel vehicles are allowed entry to the pass daily. The vehicles aren’t allowed on Tuesday, as Rohtang Pass is closed for maintenance each Tuesday.

Documents Required (In Printed Form):

Valid ID Proof
Pollution Under Check (PUC) Certificate
Vehicle Registration Date
Proof of Hotel Booking

Permit Fees:

Car & Jeep – INR 500 + INR 50 as congestion charge
MUVs – INR 500 + INR 50 as congestion charge
Buses & HMV – INR 500 + INR 100 as congestion charge.

Other than snow, snow activities are the most important thing which a tourist look for while going Rohtang, so if you are visiting Rohtang must carry Snow suit & get ready for the adventures trip

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