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5 AMAZING TREKS IN KULLU-MANALI YOU MUST DO
Want to reach new heights? Here are the most amazing mountain treks of Kullu-Manali that will take to the top.
The mountain ranges of Western Himalayas in Kullu-Manali region attract thousands of trekking enthusiasts and mountaineers from not only the country but all over the world. While some go for the higher peaks, others like to do treks that don’t involve technical climbing or some prior training.
In Kullu-Manali, there are many treks having difficulty level categorized as ‘easy, moderate, tough’ and can be done by all medically-fit people. Most of these treks are in the Parvati valley and the Kullu valley.
Being a professional mountain guide, I have done all of these treks several times and always enjoyed while being out there. If you are planning to do some trekking in Kullu-Manali and were to ask me to list out the top five treks, I would name the following without any second thoughts or hesitation. Wish you a happy trekking to you all!
Mantalai Lake Trek
What about tracing the origin of a river and ending your trek on the bank of a glacial lake? If yes, then include Mantalai lake trek in your bucket list now. Mantalai lake is the source of Parvati river and the trek one of the most beautiful ones as you pass through dense Deodar forests of Kheerganga, beautiful meadows, numerous gushing waterfalls and breathtaking vistas. It’s the trek of a lifetime!
Mantalai Trek Facts:
- Altitude: 4200 meters
- Difficulti level: Tough
- Duration: 7 Days & 6 Nights
- Starting point: Barshaini village near Manikaran
- Best time to do: May-June & September-October
Bhrigu lake trek
It takes a lot of trekking time to reach a glacial lake in the mountains. But if you want to reach a lake in the shortest possible time and stand on the top of a mountain then Bhrigu lake trek is the best. You pass through Deodar forests, trek on the green meadows and have splendid views of the Pir Panjal range mountains including Seven Sisters peak and Hanuman Tibba. And finally you get to sit by the serene waters of a glacial lake!
Bhrigu Lake Trek Facts:
- Altitude: 4300 meters
- Difficulti level: Moderate
- Duration: 3 Days & 2 Nights
- Starting point: Gulaba village near Manali
- Best time to do: May-June & September-October
Malana trek via Chanderkhani Pass
Situated high in the mountains of Parvati valley, Malana is a beautiful village known for its age-old democratic set-up and unique culture and way of life. The trek to this ancient village that takes you through Chanderkhani Pass, a mountain top, is amazingly beautiful.
Malana trek starts from Rumsu village near Naggar, a heritage village known for its castle and the Roerich Art Gallery, takes you to the middle of the forests, up to the snowy mountain tops and finally down to the Malana village whose natives are said to be the inhabitants of none other than Alexander the Great. As you can see, this trek is quite a loaded package of wonderful things!
Malana Trek Facts:
- Altitude: 3700 meters
- Difficulti level: Moderate
- Duration: 3 Days & 2 Nights
- Starting point: Rumsu village near Manikaran
- Best time to do: May-June & September-October
Deo Tibba base camp trek
Fancy a trek to the base of one of the highest peaks of Kullu district? If yes, then Deo Tibba base camp trek is a must-do trek for all of you. This trek takes you right into the middle of the mighty Himalayas as you walk past by the mountain walls and a gushing river. Deo Tibba base gives you a breathtaking view of the snowy Deo Tibba that stands tall at 6001 meters. And if you continue to walk up, you come across Chhota Chandertal, a glacial lake at the snout of Deo Tibba glacier! Trust me, you have to be there to see it for yourself!
Deo Tibba Trek Facts:
- Altitude: 4500 meters
- Difficulti level: Moderate
- Duration: 6 Days & 5 Nights
- Starting point: Jagatsukh village near Manali
- Best time to do: May-June & September-October
Kheerganga trek
Well, this trek is the shortest in this list but is known as a ‘trip to paradise’ and rightly so. I think there is no other weekend gateway trek that showers as much natural beauty as this one does in the shortest time span possible. On this trek, you go through beautiful forests, rest near waterfalls, and have an amazing view of the snowy peaks.
And throughout your trek, you walk without losing the sight of the white waters of Parvati river that never leave your side. The trek ends at the hot water springs in Kheerganga. No wonder, Kheerganga trek remains the most popular trek of Kullu Manali.
Kheerganga Trek Facts:
- Altitude: 3000 meters
- Difficulti level: Easy
- Duration: 2 Days & 1 Night
- Starting point: Barshaini village near Manikaran
- Best time to do: May-June & September-October
