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Rontang Pass, Manali
Rohtang Pass is the
highest point, 4,112m, on the Manali-Keylong road, 51-km from Manali
town. It provides a wide panoramic view of mountains rising far above
clouds, which is a sight truly breath-taking. It offers only limited
skiing opportunities, but trekking possibilities are immense.
The pass is open from June to September, although trekkers can cross
the pass from May. Beyond Rohtang pass lies the remote and, perhaps,
the stark and haunting landscape of predominantly Buddhist areas. The
comparative inaccessibility of the place has helped preserve the
pristine culture of the people of the region.
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