Kunzum Pass is more than a geographical divide; it is a spiritual one. Travelers must stop and pay respects at the temple of Kunzum Mata to ensure a safe journey. The views of the Bara-Shigri Glacier (second longest in the world) from here are breathtaking.
Gateway to Spiti
Kunzum Pass Travel Guide
Pass of Goddesses
At 4,590m, Kunzum La connects Lahaul and Spiti valleys.
✦High Pass
✦Stupas
✦Snow
Recommended Tour
Spiti 4x4 Expedition
8 Days Shimla → Kinnaur → Spiti 5.0
A comfortable 4x4 expedition through the middle land. From high-altitude villages to the majestic Chandratal Lake.
High-altitude Villages
Chandratal Lake
Key Monastery
Essential Guide
Getting There
On the Manali-Kaza road.
Best Time & Weather
Best Months
Late June to Early October
Expectations
Always cold. Windy.
Things to Do
- ✦Circumambulate Stupas
- ✦Photo stop
Frequently Asked Questions
01.Kunzum Pass opening 2026?
Expected early June due to low snow this year.
02.Is it open?
Generally June to October.
03.Ritual?
Driver stops for blessings from Kunzum Mata.
04.Chandratal link?
Yes, turn for Chandratal is near Batal, close to pass.
05.Altitude?
4590m. Don't stay too long.
06.Snow?
Likely to see snow even in summer.
07.Road?
Dirt track. Very bumpy.