Location - Rohtang Pass

Elevation - 3,978 M And Above

Difficulty Level - Moderate To Extreme

About Paragliding in Rohtang Pass

Paragliding in Rohtang pass is one of the most adventurous activities one can experience in the Rohtang valley. One can experience the majestic view of the high Himalayan and experience 2 levels of paragliding one is the Top-level and The Middle level, the top-level takes the paragliding to a whole next level from where one can enjoy the birdseye view and enjoy the vast spread Himalayan ranges, it will cost around 4000 INR and the middle level will take one to a certain length of height where one can satisfactorily enjoy the view the valley and enjoy the ride with will cost around 2000 INR.

About the Paragliding Activity

Paragliding is an air-based adventure activity, where the paraglider glides through the air while being attached to the parachute. This activity is performed from a high mountain to flat land at the base of the mountain. A person who wishes to experience this activity needs to go with a professional to enjoy the views and can have safety above in the sky. The activity is one of the best kinds of experiences one can enjoy and experience air adventure sports and have the amazing experience of the view of high mountains and low lands.

Best Time to Visit Rohtang Pass

• Summer Season ( May to Mid- October)
• Rohtang pass best time to visit is in the summer season when the road authorities clear up the heavy snow at Rohtang pass for easy moments that happen every year because of the Rohtang Pass elevation. From May to the month of Mid October the weather at Rohtang Pass is sunny with cold winds. One can easily visit the destination, but then even too due to the high altitude and snow all around, the temperature at Rohtang Pass stays between -2 degrees Celsius and 18 degrees Celsius, one needs to wear good warm clothes while visiting the destination. After or in October the pass has a high possibility that heavy snowfall or snowstorm could be there which would close the pass. Rohtang pass online permit costs to be 550 for cars and 600 for buses.
• The best month to visit Rohtang Pass for snow in May, for experiencing the lush green valley of Rohtang is in September. Rohtang pass snowfall time starts from November to April.

How to Reach Rohtang Pass

Rohtang Pass by Air

The airport near Rohtang pass is in Bhuntar that is 110 km away which takes around 3 hours to reach Rohtang Pass for which one hires a cab, car, or travel by bus via Manali. Bhuntar has regular flights from Delhi the distance between the two places is 411 km and the travel time is approx 1 hour 30 minutes. The cheapest flight that one can get will cost about 3800 INR.

Delhi to Rohtang pass distance in total is about 525 km including both types of transportation by air and by road.

Rohtang Pass by Railways

How to reach Rohtang Pass from Delhi by train? The nearest railway station is in Joginder Nagar for traveling to Rohtang Pass via train. From Joginder Nagar to reach  Rohtang pass one can hire a cab or bus to travel. The distance between the two is about 206 km which takes around 7 hours to reach the Rohtang Pass going through national highway 3. 

Rohtang Pass by Road

Rohtang Pass road is the easiest way to travel without changing to any other mode of transport. One can travel by car or cab from Delhi to Rohtang Pass. Rohtang Pass distance from Delhi is around 600 km it takes ideally 15 hours to reach the Rohtang Pass going through the national highway 44. One can also travel in private buses with a  variety of options to travel, on overnight journeys of the semi sleeper bus type which cost approximately 1000 INR for travel that will drop one at Manali and from Manali one needs to travel to Rohtang Pass which takes 1 hour 45 minutes to reach while covering the distance of 61 km going through national highway 3. Manali to Rohtang Pass taxi fare is about 2500 INR to and from Manali. One can even travel from Chandigarh to the pass as one can easily get Himachal Pradesh buses which cost a lot less. Chandigarh to Rohtang Pass Distance is 361 km taking 10 hours to reach.

Things to Carry

• ID Proof: Carry a valid ID proof issued by the government.
• Clothing: Warm clothing (Down Jacket/Fleece Jacket, Woolen Cap/Scarf, Hat, Lowers, Woolen & Cotton Socks, Thermal wears), Cotton Towels, Trekking/Hiking shoes & other comfortable regular wear.
• Toiletries: Lip Balm, Wet Wipes, Skin Moisturizer, Sunscreen.
• Medical: Personal medicines (if any), Mosquito repellent, prescribed medicines for high altitude sickness, Dehydration salt.
• Miscellaneous: Trekking Poles, Sunglasses, Rubber Slipper, Power Bank, Candy, Dust Mask, etc.

Do’s and Don’ts in Rohtang Pass

Do’s

• Wear comfortable shoes.
• Carry sunscreen.
• Full lower and upper clothes.
• Windcheater.
• Wear Sunglasses.

Don’ts

• Don’t wear baggy or loose clothes.
• Don’t move around while on the paraglide can cause disbalance.
• Don’t wear heavy clothes.
• Don’t wear any fancy shoes.