Located at a staggering height of 3,978 meters (13,050 ft), Rohtang Pass is the spectacular gateway to Lahaul and Spiti valleys. It’s also one of the most perilous, unpredictable, and jaw-dropping mountain passes in the world.
You Absolutely Need a Rohtang Permit
The NGT (National Green Tribunal) strictly regulates the number of vehicles allowed to visit the pass each day to preserve its fragile ecosystem. Currently, a maximum of 1,200 vehicles (800 petrol, 400 diesel) are issued permits per day.
Pro Tip
Permits open online on the official website. They vanish within seconds. Booking a guided taxi means we handle the permit headache for you!
When is the Best Time to Visit?
Rohtang Pass remains closed for about six months every year due to immense snowfall.
- Mid-May to June: Peak tourist season. The snow walls are highest, and the weather is pleasant. Very crowded.
- September to October: Post-monsoon, the skies are the clearest blue. Lesser snow, but incredibly picturesque.
- July and August: Dangerous. Monsoons trigger landslides and roadblocks. Avoid unless strictly necessary.
What to Pack
Even in the peak of summer, Rohtang is freezing and windy. Always carry heavy woolens, windproof jackets, sunglasses (snow blindness is real), and perhaps some motion sickness pills if you aren't used to mountain roads.