Himachal
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Trekking In Kullu-Manali:
All That You Wanted To Know
When we say trekking in Himachal Pradesh then it actually means trekking in the mountains of Kullu district of the state.
Though there are some popular treks in other districts as well like Triund trek in Kangra, Kinner Kailash trek in Kinnaur, Shikari Devi trek and Prashar lake trek in Mandi and Churdhar trek in Sirmaur but Kullu, having one of the most beautiful and challenging treks of the Western Himalayas, is the trekking capital of the state.
In this article, We are answering top queries on trekking in Kullu we receive here at the WildCone. Hope you will find the information handy and if you have more questions you can always ask us. Good luck and happy trekking!
Which are the top treks in Kullu?
There are over a dozen treks in Kullu district. These include: Hamta Pass trek, Bhrigu Lake Trek, Beas Kund Trek, Deo Tibba trek, Fungani Top Trek, Kheerganga trek, Mantalai trek, Pin Parvati trek, Chanderkhani to Malana village trek, Chanderkhani Top trek, Magic Valley trek, Bijli Mahadev trek etc. Some of these treks have starting points in the Parvati valley and the others are in the Kullu valley.
Which are the most suitable months for trekking?
The best time to do most of these treks is in the summer months of May and June and then again in the post-monsoon months of September and October. In May and June, snow almost completely melts down in the upper reaches making high-altitude trekking possible and moreover nights are not that colder. And in September, October, nights become colder as chill starts to settle in but days are warmer and suitable for trekking.
Which are the easier treks?
All low-altitude treks like Malana village trek, Bijli Mahadev trek, Prashar lake trek and the Kheerganga trek are considered easy ones.
And which are the tough ones?
The rest of the treks fall in the moderate to tough categories. Hampta Pass trek, Bhrigu Lake Trek, Beas Kund Trek, Deo Tibba trek, Fungani Top Trek are moderate treks whereas Pin Parvati and Mantalai are considered to be the tough ones.
Which ones are the most beautiful treks?
Most believe Hampta Pass, Bhrigu lake, Beas Kund and Mantalai treks to be the most beautiful ones when it comes to mighty mountains and the natural beauty.
Is there any danger of animals on these treks?
Not on the listed treks here. There have never been any incidents of trekkers lives being endangered due to animals.
Which treks are good but challenging for beginners?
For the serious first-time trekkers, Bhrigu Lake Trek, Beas Kund Trek, and Hamta Pass trek are good as these are neither too difficult nor too easy. A beginner also gets to experience trekking at an altitude of above 4000 meters.
Are there any winter treks too?
Since the high-altitude treks become inaccessible due to heavy snowfall in the winters, only low-height treks can be done. some of the treks that can be done in winters include Malana trek, Bijli Mahadev trek and the Prashar lake trek. These treks also get snowed in winters but don’t close down entirely.
