The northern part of India is blessed with snowy mountains and pearl-like flowing rivers all the time of the year. One of the significant attractions of North India is an amazing mountain pass in the Zanskar range that borders southeastern Kashmir. We have made an effort to include all the pertinent information about Baralacha La, a mountain pass, in this travel blog, along with some of the locations you can visit while you are there.&nbsp;

The next place that is near Baralachal La is Manali. Manali has become one of the hotspot places where people are spending most of their time during their vacations or leaves. Covered by snowy mountains and nature, the charms of Manali are very hard to resist. Besides this many things in Manali are cheaper as compared to other places in India. Manali also offers some adventurous activities like skinning, cable car rides, paragliding, and much more.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Adventurous activities, handicrafts, Woollen, Kinnauri &amp; Kullu Shawls, Kullu caps&nbsp;</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: March to June</li>
<li>Duration: 2 to 3 days&nbsp;</li>
<li>Distance from Baralachal La Pass: 145 KM</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Other Places to visit: Solang Valley, Rohtang Pass</li>
<li>Adventure Activities: Paragliding, Rafting, Hot Air Balloon, etc.</li>
</ul>

If you are someone who likes to walk in cold and snowy areas, make sure you take a trip to Shimla. We bet you will have a whale of a time in Shimla. Shimla is a place where you will get to notice oak trees and pine trees a lot. Apart from this, a lot of colonial-style buildings from the British era can be seen overstanding in their pristine stage. Some of the things that you should buy from Shimla are traditional jewellery, hats, shawls, woollen clothes, jutti, and much more.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Mall road, traditional jewellery, hats, shawls, woollen clothes</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: May to June and January to December&nbsp;</li>
<li>Duration: 2 to 3 days&nbsp;</li>
<li>Distance from Baralachal La Pass: 391 KM</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Other Places to visit: Kufri, Auli&nbsp;</li>
<li>Adventures Activities: Paragliding, Camping, Trekking</li>
</ul>

Rahala Waterfalls is one of the most famous waterfalls in the whole of Himachal Pradesh. Rahala Waterfalls is very popular among people for clicking photographs, sightseeing, trekking, and having a picnic nearby. Rahala waterfalls have an altitude of 2501 m more or less. There is no doubt about this; when someone looks at the water flowing down from the top of the mountain, the view of it is very mesmerising.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Scenic beauty, photography</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: March to October&nbsp;</li>
<li>Duration: 1 to 2 days&nbsp;</li>
<li>Distance from Baralachal La Pass: 153 KM&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Other Places to visit: Museum of Himachal Culture &amp; Folk Art, Hadimba Devi Temple</li>
<li>Adventure Activities: Camping and Trekking to watrefall</li>
</ul>

If in Manali, then how can you forget to visit Manali wildlife sanctuary? Manali Wildlife Sanctuary is home to animals like Kashmiri Flying Squirrel, Himalayan Black Bear, Himalayan Yellow-throated Marten, Barking Deer, Flying Fox, and Himalayan Palm Civet. Besides this Manali wildlife sanctuary is well-liked for its flora and fauna. Some activities like hiking, camping, sightseeing, and more can be done in the same place.&nbsp;

Traveller Information
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<li>Famous for: Animals and Birds watching</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: October to February</li>
<li>Duration: 2 to 3 days&nbsp;</li>
<li>Distance from Baralachal La Pass: 147 KM</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Other Places to visit: Museum of Himachal Culture &amp; Folk Art, Hadimba Devi Temple</li>
</ul>

If you are looking for a place that gives you homely vibes then make sure you are adding old Manali to your places to visit list. Old Manali is a place where you get to see a lot of bohemian cafes and lodges. Apart from this Old Manali is also well-liked for its unique woollen scarves and hats that you can buy as a souvenir. Other places that you can visit in Old Manali are the Cedar forest and Hadimba Devi Temple.

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Bohemian cafes, Cedar forest, and Hadimba Devi Temple</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: April to November&nbsp;</li>
<li>Duration: 3 to 4 days&nbsp;</li>
<li>Distance from Baralachal La Pass: 146 KM</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Other Places to visit: Museum of Himachal Culture &amp; Folk Art, Hadimba Devi Temple</li>
</ul>

The Museum of Himachal Culture &amp; Folk Art is one of the museums that are so prominent in the whole of Himachal Pradesh. Built in the late 90s the rich history of Himachal Pradesh can be viewed in this museum. The Museum of Himachal Culture &amp; Folk Art is well known for its display of lost Himachal culture and art that have been long buried. Some of the things that are displayed in the museum are models of temples, old houses and forts, traditional dresses, musical instruments, utensils, wood carvings, masks, handicrafts, wood carving and much more.

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Displaying the forgotten Himachal Pradesh culture</li>
<li>Duration: 2 to 3 days&nbsp;</li>
<li>Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM</li>
<li>Distance from Baralachal La Pass: 146 KM</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Other Places to visit: Hadimba Devi Temple, Rohtang La&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

What if we tell you that you can experience staying in Igloo when you are in Manali? Does it sound unbelievable? Well, whether you believe it or not there is a place called Igloo Dugout where you get to spend a night in Igloo. So, we definitely suggest you try out this surreal experience of staying a night in the Igloo.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Staying in an igloo</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: April to October</li>
<li>Duration: 2 to 3 days&nbsp;</li>
<li>Distance from Baralachal La Pass: 157 KM</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Other Places to visit: Hadimba Devi Temple, Rohtang La</li>
</ul>

Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery in Manali is one of the most famous places to visit in the whole of Manali. Apart from this Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery has much more to offer you than you know. Constructed in 1962 by Svyetoslav Roerich, this museum was a residence for the great Russian painter Nicholas Roerich. Apart from this some of the masterpieces like Paintings of Kullu, Spiti and Lahaul by the Russian painter can still be viewed in this museum.&nbsp;

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Paintings of Kullu, Spiti and Lahaul&nbsp;</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: All months</li>
<li>Duration: 1 to 2 days&nbsp;</li>
<li>Distance from Baralachal La Pass: 168 KM</li>
</ul>

Things to do:
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<li>Other Places to visit: Nightingale Manali, Cafe Saffron Manali</li>
</ul>

By Air: 
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<li>Air services from Delhi(Indira Gandhi International Airport) can be used to get to Manali or Leh. To get to Baralacha La, one must travel 145 KM from Manali.</li>
</ul>

By Road: 
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<li>It is accessible by road from both Manali and Leh. It will take around 6-7 hours to get there from Manali and about 10 hours from Leh.</li>
</ul>

By Train: 
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<li>Manali can also be reached by rail(Jogindernagar railway station), but due to the high altitude of the region, train services to Leh have yet to be developed.</li>
</ul>

Baralacha la or Baralacha pass is one of the important mountains passes in Himachal Pradesh. During your trekking, some of the common animals that you might be able to spot are animals like marmot, pica, birds like the horned lark, lammergeier vulture, and wagtails. Besides all of this, we have also mentioned other places that you can visit in the nearby area of Baralacha La. We hope this travel blog has managed to help you a lot. Make sure you all keep reading our blogs to know more.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bara-lacha la or Baralacha pass is one of the essential mountain passes of the Zanskar range. Baralachal La pass is at around 16,040 elevations. One of the reasons why Baralacha La pass is essential is that it acts as a divider for the Bhaga river and the Yunam river. Apart from this, Baralachal La is very significant from the strategic point of view and also for common people; this pass connects the Lahaul district of Himachal Pradesh to Leh District in Ladakh. You may be able to spot animals like marmots, pica, birds like the horned lark, lammergeier vulture, and wagtails throughout your trip.&nbsp;

Location: Zanskar range, Leh-Manali highway
Altitude: 16,040 above sea level
Best Time to Visit: April to October
Duration: 5 to 8 hours
Distance from Manali: 145 KM

Just like its name, Baralacha La has an intriguing history. As per the records, there is a popular folktale which is associated with the Baralacha La. As per the folktale, the Moon (Chandra) God's daughter Chandra and the Sun (Surya) God's son Bhaga were lovers and both decided to tie the knot at the top of Baralacha La. Both of them ran in opposite directions, deciding to cross the Baralacha La; while the Moon God’s Daughter was wiser and more intelligent as compared to the Sun, God’s son, so she took the shorter path i.e Tandi (115 Km). On the other hand, Chandra’s lover took a harder path covering about (60 KM). Finally, both of them met and tied the sacred knot. &nbsp;

Baralacha La is one of the most popular destinations in the whole of Himachal Pradesh. One thing that makes Baralacha La, a hotspot place to visit is that there are various thrilling adventurous activities that anyone can opt for. Activities that are quite popular are hiking, trekking, camping, and rock climbing. Suraj Tal and Chandra Tal trek are two important treks that are used for trekking at Baralacha. In addition, the cool breeze of Baralacha La makes one instantly relaxed.&nbsp;

If you want to start your Leh Ladakh Bike Trip from Manali than Baralacha-La is the must visit place.

“Lake of the Moon” or Chandratal is another major attraction of Baralacha La. It is said that one would notice the lotus blooming throughout the spring and summer. With that Chandratal Baralacha Trek is popular among trekkers for high-altitude trekking. Chandratal is a serene and picturesque landscape. This place is also home to many Snow Leopard, Snow Cock, Chukor, Black Ring Stilt, Kestrels, Golden Eagle, Chough, Red Foxes, Himalayan Ibex, and Blue Sheep.

Traveller Information:
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<li>Famous for: Adventurous activities such as trekking, camping, and rock climbing</li>
<li>Best Time to Visit: March to September</li>
<li>Duration: 1 or 2 Days</li>
<li>Elevation: 4,250 m above sea level</li>
</ul>

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