Himachal Pradesh
Destination
Trekking
Adventure
Provided on request
Price
This trek takes us through to the source of the Beas and also the easy snow line access point in Himachal Pradesh. We also trek through the valleys, green meadows and experience the local flavour at its best.
| Total Duration |
9 Nights / 10 Days (Ex Manali)
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| Grade |
Easy to Moderate
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| Maximum Altitude |
4500 m / 14765ft
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| Best Season |
April to May; September to November
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| Accommodation |
Hotel – 03; Organized Camping – 06
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| Food |
Solang All meals included; On trek – All meals included
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| Travel |
In small, Non-AC vehicles
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Cost:-
Provided on request
Cost Includes:-
Accommodation:-
• Solang: In neat, clean hotel on twin sharing basis with all meals included
• On the trek: In small camping tents on twin sharing basis with all meals included
Travel:-
• Trek transfers as per itinerary in small, non-AC vehicles
• Pick up from Manali to Solang and drop back to Solang in small, non-AC vehicles
Others:-
• Necessary porterage and equipment on the trek like camping tent, toilet tent, sleeping bag, ground mattress, etc.
• Local Guide on the trek. Local experienced kitchen staff on the trek
• All meals from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 10
Cost Excludes:-
• 3.63% Govt. Service Tax as applicable (Subject to change)
• Air/Rail travel expenses to and from Manali or Chandigarh
• Any additional stay or transport arrangements other than specified (We can assist you with any additional services)
• Charges for “personal” porters hired over and above the porters /mules hired for the trek
• Meals during travel between two destinations
• Monument entry fees
• Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation etc
• Tips to the drivers, camping staff, porters and guide
• Any extra costs incurred due extension / change of the itinerary due to natural calamities, flight delays, roadblocks, vehicle breakdown etc. factors beyond the control of Getupandgo.in and its associates.
• Items not specified in “Cost Includes”
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS ADVENTURE TRIP
This trek takes us through to the source of the Beas and also the easy snow line access point in Himachal Pradesh. We also trek through the valleys, green meadows and experience the local flavour at its best.
1
DAY 1 - 22 Sept. ARRIVAL MANALI. TRANSFER TO SOLANG (13 KMS).
On arrival at Manali, we drive on and reach Solang. Overnight at the hotel.
2
DAY 2 - 23 Sept. WATERFALL WALK
Spend the day in Solang. Post breakfast we continue our acclimatisation and set off for a trek to a nearby waterfall in a gorge. The walk is uphill and in about two hours we arrive there. After spending some time we head back for a sumptuous lunch. Overnight at the hotel.
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DAY 3 - 24 Sept. TREK TO DHUNDI (8 kms; 3 hrs)
Drive from Solang to Dhundi (8 kms; 3 hrs) Dhundi is an alpine plateau and is about 8 km away from Solang. The road is a motorable and we walk through a quaint pine forest. We are now surrounded by snow-clad mountains. After breaking for lunch we go for an acclimatisation walk to the Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE). We spend some time at the SASE ground and then head back to the camp where some hot soup awaits us. There is a briefing about the next day’s trek. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
4
DAY 4 - 25 Sept. DHUNDI TO BEASKUND & BACK (3,540 m / 11,600 ft) & back (8 hrs to & fro)
We walk to the highest point of our trip – Beaskund. We make an early start and within a short while we hit some snow slopes. The group enjoys the snow experience and we play in the snow. We are surrounded by Mt Friendship, Ladakhi, Hanuman Tibba and others. The trek continues – Beaskund is a fair distance away and our reaching there is subject to our walking speed and the weather and snow conditions. We now have to make our way back to Dhundi. Hot lunch will be provided enroute. If we have decided to walk on to Beaskund we arrive at the campsite by late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay at Dhundi.
5
DAY 5 - 26 Sept. DHUNDI – LORALA VIA MAILLI (3,657 m / 12,000 ft; 10 km - 5 to 6 hrs)
Today we walk up to the meadows of Lorala after walking through pine and deodar trees at Mailli. It is a gradual uphill climb to reach the camp. The more adventurous part of the journey begins today. Camp overnight
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DAY 6 - 27 Sept. LORALA – SHAGARDUDH (3,657 m / 12,000 ft; 10 km - 5 to 6 hrs)
Post breakfast today we first descend down and then climb up the valley to reach our campsite at Shagardugh, which is at an altitude of almost 12,000 ft above sea level. Camp overnight.
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DAY 7 - 28 Sept. SHAGARDUDH – MT. PATALSU BASE CAMP (2 hrs)
Today after breakfast, we have the shortest day of the trek. i.e. trek for almost 2 hours to reach the base of Mt Patalsu. Hopefully we should find lot of wild strawberries on our way!! Camp overnight
8
DAY 8 - 29 Sept. MT. PATALSU BASE SUMMIT AND BACK TO SHAGARDUDH (6 hrs)
After breakfast we trek to the highest point of our trek – the much-awaited summit of Mt Patalsu at 14,765 ft. After a real adventurous day we return back to camp at Shagardudh. Overnight in camp at Shagardudh.
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DAY 9 - 30 Sept. SHAGARDUDH – SOLANG
Leaving from Shagardudh today we trek to Solang. Overnight stay at, Solang.
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DAY 10 - 30 Sept. SOLANG – MANALI. FINAL DEPARTURE
After breakfast, check out from Solang and depart for onward destination.
