Kunzum Pass
Kunzum La
A high mountain pass linking Lahaul and Spiti, at about 4,590 meters. It is surrounded by prayer flags and chortens, with views of the Great Bara Shigri Glacier and the CB peaks.
Kunzum Pass is the essential route for entering Spiti from Manali, at an altitude of about 4,590 meters. The pass holds a chorten dedicated to the goddess Kunzum. Passing vehicles traditionally circle the chorten to pray for safe travel. Prayer flags flutter in the wind, and the Great Bara Shigri Glacier and the CB peaks can be seen all around. The pass is closed by heavy snow every winter and is usually open from mid-June to October, so check road conditions before setting out. From here, a roughly 9 km side road leads to Chandra Taal, the Moon Lake, which can be reached on foot or by vehicle.
Opening hours
Open to visitors during the day in summer
Nearby sights
- Chandratal Lake
- Chicham Bridge
- Kibber Village
- Key Monastery
- Langza Village
- Kaza Town & Sakya Tangyud Monastery
- Hikkim Post Office
- Komic Village