MANTALAI LAKE TREK
Altitude
4200 meters
Difficulty level
Tough
Best time to do
May-June/Sep-Oct
Cost
Rs 20,000 per person
Duration
7 Days/6 Nights
Mantalai Lake Trek Overview
The Parvati valley in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful, peaceful and popular places in Himachal Pradesh. The valley is named after the mighty Parvati river, which originates from the Mantalai lake, located high in the cold and icy Himalayas. For many, reaching Mantalai is a pilgrimage as you go trekking up the origin of Parvati river, which is held sacred by the people of this valley. You too can become part of this pilgrimage.
Trek Itinerary
DAY 0
Arrival in Kullu-Manali
You arrive in Kullu-Manali and get some time to acclimatize yourself. You can stay at our partner hotels/ guesthouses/ huts/ campsites.
DAY 1
Barshaini to Kheerganga
We reach Barshaini in the morning hours and start off for Kheerganga. We cross Deodar forests, walk by gushing waterfalls, white-water streams and reach Kheerganga before sunset. We spend the night in the tents in Kheerganga.
DAY 2
Kheerganga to Tunda Bhuj
We have to reach Tunda Bhuj today and start early from Kheerganga. Before we begin, you may also take a bath in the hot water springs of Kheerganga. We trek along the Parvati river, cross Deodar forests and beautiful meadows. We reach Tunda Bhuj in the evening. We stay here for the night.
DAY 3
Tunda Bhuj to Pandu Bridge
We resume after breakfast. As we start to gain altitude, it requires extra effort and energy to trek. We keep on moving by the river, gushing waterfalls and amidst snow-capped mountains. We reach Pandu Bridge, a makeshift bridge made of rocks and boulders, by evening. We stay here for the night.
Day 4
Pandu Bridge to Mantalai lake
Today we have to reach the Mantalai lake. We cross the beautiful pastures of Odi Thaach and reach Mantalai by afternoon. We spend some time here and then return to Odi Thaach. Night stay near Odi Thaach.
Day 5
Odi Thach to Tunda Bhuj
We resume our trek from near Odi Thaach and reach Tunda Bhuj by late afternoon. We spend the night in Tunda Bhuj.
DAY 6
Tunda Bhuj to Kheerganga
Next morning, we head for Kheerganga after breakfast. Mostly we remain near the Parvati river and reach Kheerganga by evening. We stay in Kheerganga for the night.
Day 7
Kheerganga to Manikaran
Today’s our last day of trekking. We start trekking downwards and reach Barshaini by afternoon. A taxi will take us back to Manikaran and then to your lodging.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions and answers
Will I be refunded If I cancel a trek?
It depends on when you are cancelling it. This is our trek cancellation policy:
Total Refund: If cancelled a month before the beginning of the trek date.
75% cash refund: If cancelled 15 days before the start of the trek date.
50% cash refund: If cancelled within a week before the start of the trek date.
Why cancellation charges?
Because when a trek is booked, our team starts making arrangements like taking permissions from the local administrations to checking routes to setting up base camps etc. So, if a trek is cancelled nearer to the trek starting date, higher the cancellation charges or lesser the refund amount.
Do we cancel treks?
It’s extremely rare. The Wildcone will cancel a trek only and only due to extreme and unfavorable weather conditions or natural calamities or because of some other external factors like a government regulation etc which are not in our hands. We have not cancelled any treks so far. If we do, we will provide a voucher for the full trek amount. The voucher can be redeemed in any of our future treks.
What all do I need to bring along for a trek?
Depends from trek to trek. But a pair of good hiking shoes and warm clothes are a must for any trek. Once you have booked a trek, our team members will provide you all information and answer all your queries.
What’s the menu during a trek?
We serve three vegetarian meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner — everyday on a trek. Consumption of alcohol is not allowed.
Why trek with the Wildcone?
Because your safety and a hassle-free experience is our top priority. And this is ensured by our seasoned professionals, who are the most trusted trekking guides in the Kullu valley having decades of experience in mountaineering.
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