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Sach Pass travel guide: height, route and where to stay

Sach Pass at a glance

Sach Pass is a high mountain pass at about 4,420 m (14,500 ft) on the Pir Panjal range in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh. It links the Chamba and Churah valleys with Pangi Valley. The road usually opens in late June or early July and closes with snow in mid-October; the route runs Chamba–Tissa–Bairagarh–Satrundi–Sach Pass–Killar, about 160–170 km.

Altitude
About 4,414–4,420 m (14,500 ft)
Range
Pir Panjal, Chamba district
Connects
Chamba and Churah valleys with Pangi Valley (Killar)
Usually open
Late June or early July to mid-October, after snow clearance
Route (approx. km from Chamba)
Tissa 63 · Bairagarh 90 · Satrundi 106 · Sach Pass 120 · Killar 166
Altitudes on the way
Tissa ~1,570 m · Bairagarh ~2,800 m · Satrundi ~3,400 m · Killar ~2,590 m

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How to reach Sach Pass

  • The route

    From Chamba town the road runs through Tissa in Churah to Bairagarh, the last village before the climb, then past Satrundi to the pass and down to Bagotu and Killar in Pangi. Stage distances vary between guides.

  • Road conditions

    Near the top the road is rough, with snow walls early in the season and stream crossings. Start early in the day, when streams run lower, and travel with a high-clearance vehicle or a motorcycle.

  • Before you go

    Opening depends on snow clearance, and the road can close at short notice. Check the current status and any registration or permit requirements with the Chamba district administration or local police before setting out.

  • Nearest airport and railhead

    Kangra (Gaggal) Airport and Pathankot Junction are the nearest air and rail links to Chamba; continue by road.

Best time to visit Sach Pass

  • Late June to August

    The road opens once snow is cleared, usually late June or early July. Expect snow walls at the top early on, and rain and landslides in the July–August monsoon.

  • September to mid-October

    Often the clearest weather of the season, with drier roads. Snow can return at any time, and the pass usually closes by mid-October.

  • Mid-October to June

    Closed by snow. In winter Pangi Valley is cut off by road, and the air route is the only way in.

Where to stay in Sach Pass

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Sach Pass: frequently asked questions

What is the height of Sach Pass?

About 4,420 m (14,500 ft) above sea level; some sources give 4,414 m. It is on the Pir Panjal range in Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh.

When is Sach Pass open?

Usually from late June or early July to mid-October, once the road is cleared of snow. It closes with the first heavy snowfall; check the current status before you travel.

Where is Sach Pass?

In Chamba district, Himachal Pradesh, on the road from Chamba through Tissa and Bairagarh to Killar in Pangi Valley.

How far is Sach Pass from Chamba?

About 120 km by road via Tissa and Bairagarh, according to route guides; Killar, on the far side, is about 166 km from Chamba.

Can cars cross Sach Pass?

Many travellers cross by car and motorcycle in the open season, but the top section is rough with snow and stream crossings, so a high-clearance vehicle, an early start and local advice are recommended.

Where can I stay near Sach Pass?

Hotel Diwan Sachpass Himalayan Brothers is in Bairagarh, Churah (Chamba district), the last village before the climb to the pass, with mountain-view rooms, a restaurant, bonfires and free parking. It is open all year.

Sources

Road, weather and permit conditions change; check locally before you travel. Our front desks are happy to help.

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