MALANA TREK

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Altitude

3600 meters

Difficulty level

Moderate

Best time to do

May-June/Sep-Oct

Cost

Rs 10,000 per person

Duration

4 Days/3 Nights

Naggar-Malana Trek Overview

There just can’t be any place more mysterious and bewitching than Malana. A Himalayan Shangri-La, Malana is nestled high in the beautiful mountains of Parvati valley whose people are said to be the descendants of Alexandra the Great. The trek starts from Rumsu village near Naggar, a heritage village, and reaches Malana after crossing mesmerizing deep forests and the Chanderkhani Pass having a maximum altitude of around 3700 meters.

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

Naggar to Rumsu Thach

We drive to Naggar, a heritage village some 15 kms from Manali. The village is primarily known for the castle and Nicholas Roerich art gallery. After vising the gallery and the castle, we drive further to Rumsu village, which is some five kilometers from Naggar. We start our trek from Rumsu. We trek up the Deodar forests and reach the green meadows also known as Rumsu Thach. We stay here for the night.

DAY 2

Rumsu Thach to Navan Tapru

We start after breakfast. We trek the whole day in the deep forests and reach Navan Tapru, the base of the Chanderkhani Pass, before sundown. We spend the night in the tents at Navan Tapru.

DAY 3

Navan Tapru to Chanderkhani Pass to Malana

We move up early after breakfast. The trail gets steeper as we ascend and gain altitude. We reach the Chanderkhani Pass, which gives an amazing view of the mountain ranges, by late afternoon. We rest here for some time and then move downwards towards Malana village. We reach Malana before sunset. Night stay near or in Malana.

Day 4

Malana to Kasol to Naggar

We visit the Malana village and the historic Jamlu Rishi temple. We resume our trek after lunch and reach the Malana water dam site. A taxi will take us back to Kasol 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.