Jalori Pass Snow Trek Guide: Difficulty, Best Time, Cost & How to Prepare
Everything you need to know before the Jalori Pass Snow Trek in Himachal Pradesh: how hard it is, when to go, how to train, what to pack and what it costs — from the team that runs it.
Why do the Jalori Pass Snow Trek?
- Snowy meadows at Raghupur Fort with the Great Himalayan range in front of you
- Jalori Pass (about 3,120 m) between the Kullu and Shimla districts
- Serolsar Lake and the Budhi Nagin temple in an oak forest (when the trail is open)
- A cosy homestay night in Shoja or Jibhi
How difficult is the Jalori Pass Snow Trek?
The Jalori Pass Snow Trek is graded easy–moderate. Daily walks are a few hours long on clear trails, so it suits fit beginners who train beforehand.
Best time for the Jalori Pass Snow Trek
Best season for snow: mid-December to February. From December to February expect snow on the trail and nights well below freezing — microspikes and proper winter layers matter. See what each month is like on our treks in December page.
How to prepare for the Jalori Pass Snow Trek
Start training 4–6 weeks before the trek. By departure you should be able to jog 5 km in about 35 minutes comfortably.
- Jog 5 km, four days a week, building up your pace
- Stair climbs with a 5 kg backpack, twice a week
- Squats, lunges and planks — 3 sets of 15, three days a week
- A 4-hour hike or long walk with your backpack on a weekend
- Break in your trekking shoes on at least three long walks before the trip
Jalori Pass Snow Trek itinerary, day by day
- Day 1Jibhi to Jalori Pass and Raghupur Fort — About 15 km by road from Jibhi.
- Day 2Serolsar Lake, back to Jibhi — About 5 km each way, mostly flat, through oak and rhododendron forest to the lake and the Budhi Nagin temple.
Jalori Pass Snow Trek packing list
- ✓Trekking shoes with ankle support and a deep grip, broken in before the trip
- ✓40–60 L backpack with a rain cover
- ✓Three warm layers (fleece + padded/down jacket) — winter nights drop well below 0 °C
- ✓Waterproof jacket and quick-dry trek pants (no jeans)
- ✓Thermal inner wear, woollen cap, fleece + waterproof gloves, 3 pairs of socks (2 woollen)
- ✓UV sunglasses, SPF 50 sunscreen and lip balm — snow glare is strong
- ✓Two 1 L water bottles (no single-use plastic on the trail)
- ✓Headlamp with spare batteries
- ✓Personal medicines
- ✓Government photo ID — original and one photocopy
The full checklist: Himalayan trek packing list.
How to reach the Jalori Pass Snow Trek
Our trip starts and ends at Aut tunnel, or Bhuntar Airport with a pickup charge. Bhuntar (Kullu) airport is the nearest, about 65 km via the Aut tunnel; Joginder Nagar is the nearest railhead. Most travellers drive in from Delhi or Chandigarh (10–12 hrs).
Jalori Pass Snow Trek cost
Our 2-day Jalori Pass Snow Trek costs ₹3,499 per person.
Included
- Local transport Jibhi → Jalori Pass → Shoja → Jibhi
- 1 night in a homestay or guesthouse in Shoja or Jibhi (twin or triple sharing)
- Meals from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 2
- Trek leader and a local guide
- Microspikes and gaiters in snow
Not included
- Travel to Jibhi and back
- Personal trekking gear (can be hired)
- Travel insurance
- Anything personal
- Costs from snowfall or road closures that change the plan
Jalori Pass Snow Trek: questions trekkers ask
How difficult is the Jalori Pass Snow Trek?
It's graded easy–moderate. Fit beginners can do it with a few weeks of preparation.
What is the best time for the Jalori Pass Snow Trek?
Best season for snow: mid-December to February. Expect snow and sub-zero nights in the winter months.
How much does the Jalori Pass Snow Trek cost?
Our 2-day trip starts at ₹3,499 per person, including local transport jibhi → jalori pass → shoja → jibhi; 1 night in a homestay or guesthouse in shoja or jibhi; meals from lunch on day 1 to lunch on day 2.
Can beginners do the Jalori Pass Snow Trek?
Yes. It's one of the treks we recommend for first-timers — train for 4–6 weeks so you can jog 5 km in about 35 minutes.
Where does the Jalori Pass Snow Trek start?
Our trip starts and ends at Aut tunnel, or Bhuntar Airport with a pickup charge. Bhuntar (Kullu) airport is the nearest, about 65 km via the Aut tunnel; Joginder Nagar is the nearest railhead. Most travellers drive in from Delhi or Chandigarh (10–12 hrs).
Ready for the Jalori Pass Snow Trek?
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