Hampta Pass, situated in the Manali region of the Himachal Pradesh, serves as one of the most convenient and enjoyable treks. Laden with pristine form of nature, the trail comprises of dense pine forests, pristine glacial valleys, vast meadows and panoramic landscape.
Approx trekking distance (Both sides): 35 km
Base Camp: Manali
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Starting point of trek: Jobra
The Beas Kund trek is a perfect weekend getaway trek with outstanding views of Pir Pinjal mountain ranges over the Beas river. let your soul get wooed by the spectacular meadows of Dhundi and Bakarthach and finally, the glacial lake at Beas Kund which is worth all the trekking.
Base Camp: Manali
Difficulty: Moderate Gradient
Highest point of trek: 12,100 feet
Starting point of trek: Manali
Tourists can enjoy the trekking route from the Baralacha La to the Chandra Taal in the Spiti Valley. This trek, which lasts for about a week, is absolutely fun-filled and exciting. It involves activities like camping and walking at high altitudes, as well as crossing a few glacial rivers.
Base Camp: Baralacha La Spiti
Highest point of trek: 4550 mts
Difficulty: Easy-Moderate
Starting point of trek: Baralacha La Spiti
At a flattering height of 3600 meters, nestled in the Parvati Valley, the Chandrakhani pass is a favourite trek in Manali for those who seek natural beauty as well as those in search of adventure with mountains and valleys in the backdrop.
Approx trekking distance (Both sides): 35 km
Base Camp: Manali
Difficulty: Easy - Moderate Gradient
Highest point of trek: 3,660 m
Starting point of trek: Manali
Cradled in the lap of Himalayan Mountains in Himachal Pradesh, Deo Tibba trek is steeped with the richness of the nature and stunning landscapes. It is a spectacular trail passing through series of grazing pastures of Gaddi shepherds.
Trekking Distance : 16 kilometers
Base Camp: Jagatsukh, a picturesque village in the Kullu Valley.
Difficulty: Moderately challenging
Highest Point: 14,000 feet (4,267 meters).
Starting Point: Jagatsukh
Duration: 6 Days
The Great Himalayan National Park is quickly becoming what the wildlife scene in the region is being identified with and defined by. The park provides trekking facility to the visitors for which the Kullu Valley is the starting point. There are different levels provided for trekking ranging from easy to moderate hikes, moderate to tough and strenuous treks.
Trekking distance: 30-60 kilometers (round trip).
Difficulty: Moderate - Difficult
Duration: 5 Days
Base Camp: Gushaini.
Highest point: Shilt Hut at approximately 3,600 meters.
Starting point: Gushaini, Tirthan Valley.
Bara Bangal Kaliyahni trek, also known as the Shepherds trail trek, takes you from the lush green Kullu valley to the stark landscapes of Bara Bhangal range. A trekker will cross the Kalihani Pass and move northwest before reaching Bara Bhangal.
Trekking Distance: Approx. 80 km (round trip).
Base Camp: Bara Bhangal.
Difficulty: Challenging.
Highest Point: Kalihani Pass (15,500 ft).
Starting Point: Manali.
Duration: 9 Days
Malana village in Kullu, is a bit of shift in the world as we know it. There are around 200-300 stone roof houses sheltering 1500 people in Malana which is one of its kind. A trip to Malana is incomplete without trekking through the thick forests here. The trek in Manali takes you through the splendid valley and ends in a cascade of scintillating water, which makes it totally worth it!
Distance: 8 km
Base Camp: Malana village
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Highest Point: 9,837 feet.
Starting Point: Malana
Bhrigu Lake is a high altitude lake located in the district of Kullu about 40 kilometres away from Manali. The route to the lake passes through mesmerising meadows. The trek to Bhrigu Lake is a stretch of 28 kilometres covered on foot and takes about four days to reach the lake.
Base Camp: Gulaba
Highest point of trek: Bhrigu Lake, 14,000 feet
Starting point of trek: Gulaba
Difficulty: Moderate
Duration: 4 Days
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