Day 01: Arrival in Manali (2000m).
Transfer to Hotel.
Day 02: Explore Manali.
Half day sightseeing includes a visit to the Hadimba Devi Temple, Manu Temple, Tibetan Monastery, Vashisht Temple and hot spring. Overnight in hotel.
Day 03: Manali to Solang (2480m/4 hrs).
Explore village life. The trek today will go through several villages, apple orchards and cultivated fields. You will visit Hindu temples and see ancient architecture. Reach Solang Valley, a winter ski resort as well as summer paradise, in the afternoon. Overnight in camp.
Day 04: Solang to Dhundi (2800m/2.30 hrs).
Adventure activities, such as Monkey crawling, River crossing and Jumarring. An easy trek through forest of Pine, Maple, Walnut and Silver Fir and Oak forests.
To the west of Dhundi, you will see the highest mountain peak in the Dhauladhar Range, the Hanuman Tibba (5950m). To the east are the peaks of Deo Tibba (6001m) and Indrasan (6100m). These peaks are visible in clear weather.
Day 05: Trek to Beas Kund (3950m).
A full day trek will take us through snow fields (in early season), meadows, over boulders and glaciers. After two hours of gradual gradient, the trail goes uphill for a short distance, then traverses over a glacier field to the Beas Kund. Mythology has it that Beas Rishi meditated here and wrote the epic Mahabharata. A magical place, surrounded by the peaks of Hanuman Tibba, Ladakhi, Manali, Mukerbhe, Sheti Dhar and the well known FriendshipPeak. There are cascading waterfalls and crystal-clear lake. We return to camp the same way.
Day 06: Dhundi to Shaga Dugh (2800m/5 hrs).
Learn Jungle craft and do an easy trek through verdant forest on the left bank of the river. Good area for bird watching. Black bears can sometimes be sighted here, at least their foot prints! The campsite is surrounded by oak forest in an isolated place.
Day 07: Climb to Patalsu (4470m).
It is a long and hard day, but exciting and enjoyable. Views of the entire valley and distant mountain ranges. We climb to the highest point on the trek with ice axes, ropes and seat harness. You will need to bring good trekking shoes and gaiters. By evening, we return to camp.
Day 08: Shaga Dugh to Rahla Fall (2900m/4 hrs).
Today, we do Rock climbing and Rappelling. We also go on a trek to Palchan. A short walk on the road, then off the beaten track to reach the beautiful campsite of Rahla, beside a stream.
Day 09: Full Day Activities.
Rock climbing and River crossing. Night in the same camp.
Day 10: Full Day Skiing or Trek. Overnight in the same camp.
Skiing is in alpine style and one has to carry one’s own ski to the top of the slope and ski down. If snow has melted, you will enjoy the early blooming flora, and birdwatching.
Day 11: Departure. A free day.
Evening transfer to bus station.
End of services. Thank you for trekking with us.
Tour Cost Per Person: Rs 14500 per person, for a minimum of 10 persons.
Cost Includes:
- Hotel in Manali for 02 nights on APAI basis
- Transportation as per itinerary
- Transport by mule/horse during trekking
- All meals
- English-speaking guide
- Kitchen team with all necessary items .
- Equipment for adventure activities.
- Twin sharing spacious tent, foam mattress, dining tent, Toilet tent .
- Sleeping bag .
Package Excludes:
- Flights, domestic and international
- Monument fees
- Visa fees
- Airport tax
- Insurance
- Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Medical evacuation
- Tipping.
