Trekking
Trekking, as many people feel, is not
only about walking and remaining fit. Nor is it a pass time for the
eccentric, the rich and the idle. It has become an important outdoor
activity for ordinary beings-school children, college-goers, couples,
and families. It means travelling long distance by foot in remote
villages and meeting cheerful, friendly and hospitable hill people,
crossing over high passes with breathtaking views to enter beautiful,
deep, serene and secluded valleys. It means spending the night in sleepy
little village, roadside dhabas or camping out in the splendid alpine
meadows.
Above all trekking means understanding
nature, being one with its calmness, beauty and ferocity. Being able to
know that we cannot fight her force whatever standard or degree of human
development we might have accomplished, all we can do is to accept her
gracefully.
Bara Bhangal (BIR) Trek Code :001
Region: Dholadhar Range (H.P) Duration : 12 Days
Grade: Tough trek Maximum Altitude : 4610m / 15125ft
Style of tour : Organized Camping / Hotel Best Season : August to September
Comments : This is a tough trek and involves high altitude gains and long walking hours.
Recommendations: Previous trekking experience is essential and it is important that trekkers are fit in order to enjoy this tour.
Itinerary:
Day 01 : Manali to Lamadugh (9580ft; 4 to 5 hrs)
After breakfast we start the trek from Hadimba Temple 2.5 km from
Manali. Climb through the Deodar forest for 3 km to a rocky outcrop with
a view of Manali. Just above this vantage point is a small meadow
before a steep 400m ascent through small pastures and conifer and oak
forest. The gradient begins to become gentler as you reach the camp in
an open glade at 2920m.
Lamadugh (2920m) is a
lovely meadow ringed by Maple, spruce and Oak while stands of Silver
Birch are further up in the Hillside. Overnight camping.
Day 02 : Lamadugh to Riyali (10890ft; 6 to 7 hrs)
Now the trail ascends, through the ridge below Tanpari Tibba. There are uninterrupted views north towards the Solang and Rohtang Valleys. The ascent is long, gradual and exhilarating, with views opening across to the Hamta Valley and Deo Tibba (6001m). After 4-5 hours you reach the highest of the ridge, from there the trail heads south across a series of verdant ridges. A long descent follows, reaching an intermediate valley and a prominent side of trail. From this point, a gradual traverse of 2-3 km leads from a small oak forest to the meadow known locally as Riyali. Overnight camping.
Now the trail ascends, through the ridge below Tanpari Tibba. There are uninterrupted views north towards the Solang and Rohtang Valleys. The ascent is long, gradual and exhilarating, with views opening across to the Hamta Valley and Deo Tibba (6001m). After 4-5 hours you reach the highest of the ridge, from there the trail heads south across a series of verdant ridges. A long descent follows, reaching an intermediate valley and a prominent side of trail. From this point, a gradual traverse of 2-3 km leads from a small oak forest to the meadow known locally as Riyali. Overnight camping.
Day 03 : Riyali to Kali Yahni Base Camp (12140ft; 5 hrs)
The trail winds above the upper river course before gradually descending to the valley floor. After about 2 hrs, you cross a small stream and climb a series of grassy ridges and pass a number of shepherd encampments. There are fine views east towards the Chanderkhani Pass and the peaks of the Himalaya Range. Overnight camping.
The trail winds above the upper river course before gradually descending to the valley floor. After about 2 hrs, you cross a small stream and climb a series of grassy ridges and pass a number of shepherd encampments. There are fine views east towards the Chanderkhani Pass and the peaks of the Himalaya Range. Overnight camping.
Day 04 : Base Camp to Dhanku Thach via Kali Yahni Pass (15125ft) 8-9 hrs.
The landscape slowly begins to change as forests and meadows give way to rocky back ground with patches of snow. It is a steep, long pull up to the top of Kali Yahni pass, 4610m. Across the broad glacier, and down the moraine and the valley we camp by a stream at 3500m. Overnight camping.
The landscape slowly begins to change as forests and meadows give way to rocky back ground with patches of snow. It is a steep, long pull up to the top of Kali Yahni pass, 4610m. Across the broad glacier, and down the moraine and the valley we camp by a stream at 3500m. Overnight camping.
Day 05 : Dhanku Thach to Lomba Parao (10335ft; 4 hrs)
There is an option of trekking through the trail that leads down into the shepherd’s valley and following the stream after crossing the bridge takes us to our camp.
OR
A long traverse on the ridge along the main stream with ups and downs. Include crossing of some small glacial streams.
There is an option of trekking through the trail that leads down into the shepherd’s valley and following the stream after crossing the bridge takes us to our camp.
OR
A long traverse on the ridge along the main stream with ups and downs. Include crossing of some small glacial streams.
Day 06 : Lomba Parao to Dadh Marhi (11648ft; 5hrs)
A downhill traverse across loose rocks and boulders for 2 hrs. Then a climb for ½ hour, crossing a stream and further ½ hour of uphill walk. After this it is an easy walk to the camp in a lovely grass meadow.Overnight camping.
A downhill traverse across loose rocks and boulders for 2 hrs. Then a climb for ½ hour, crossing a stream and further ½ hour of uphill walk. After this it is an easy walk to the camp in a lovely grass meadow.Overnight camping.
Day 07 : Dadh Marhi to Bara Bhangal (7710ft; 7hrs)
Similar terrain as the previous day, along the side of the hill looking out across the valley. Finally, a long and gradual descent leads to the village of Bara Bhangal. The trail takes you through a forest of silver birch, rhododendron and blue pine. The final 500m to 600m descent is steep and dusty. Overnight stay in forest rest house / camping.
Similar terrain as the previous day, along the side of the hill looking out across the valley. Finally, a long and gradual descent leads to the village of Bara Bhangal. The trail takes you through a forest of silver birch, rhododendron and blue pine. The final 500m to 600m descent is steep and dusty. Overnight stay in forest rest house / camping.
Day 08 : Rest Day…………..
Day 09 : Bridge over
the river flowing from the Kali Yahni pass and commence a steep 400m
ascent. Continue for 3km to a broad glacial valley before crossing to
the right. There follows a gradual ascent across open meadows and steep
slopes. Ascend the trail to the right of the waterfall before crossing
the river to a series of meadows referred to as Madh. There are fine
views of Mani Mahesh Kailash and the impressive Pir Panjal Range.
Overnight camping.
Overnight camping.
Day 10 : Madh to Panhartu via Thamsar Pass (14370ft; 7 to 8 hrs)
The trail gradually climbs up the valley, passing a prominent side valley and glacier to the east. After 3 to 4 kms, we climb steep boulder fields to reach a glacial lake. The trail further winds above steep slope and leads to another glacial lake and to the base of the Pass. After crossing the snowfield one leads to a prominent ridgeline – the crest of the Dhaula Dhar Range and the Thamsar Pass. The initial steep descent from the pass reaches a large glacial lake at 4370m. There follows a steep descent to the meadow at Panhartu (3390m).
Overnight camping.
The trail gradually climbs up the valley, passing a prominent side valley and glacier to the east. After 3 to 4 kms, we climb steep boulder fields to reach a glacial lake. The trail further winds above steep slope and leads to another glacial lake and to the base of the Pass. After crossing the snowfield one leads to a prominent ridgeline – the crest of the Dhaula Dhar Range and the Thamsar Pass. The initial steep descent from the pass reaches a large glacial lake at 4370m. There follows a steep descent to the meadow at Panhartu (3390m).
Overnight camping.
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Day 11 : Panhartu to Raigundha (7874ft; 7hrs)
The trail descends across a series of permanent snow bridges for 2km to 3km to reach a well-defined trail. The trail leads through a mixed forest of rhododendron, spruce and oak down to Palachak (2500m). At Palachak cross the metal Bridge and continue through the forest to reach the fields of corn, bean and potatoes near Raigundha (2400m).
Overnight camping.
The trail descends across a series of permanent snow bridges for 2km to 3km to reach a well-defined trail. The trail leads through a mixed forest of rhododendron, spruce and oak down to Palachak (2500m). At Palachak cross the metal Bridge and continue through the forest to reach the fields of corn, bean and potatoes near Raigundha (2400m).
Overnight camping.
Day 12 : Raigundha to Billing/Bir (4/6 hrs). Drive to Dharamshala / Mandi
From Raigundha, the trail continues on the true right of the Uhi valley through Spruce, Oak and Rhododendron forest. After 4km to 5km, the trail heads around contours and Alpine ridges to Billing. A gradual downhill walk of 2 hours from Billing leads to Bir. From here one can drive to Dharamshala or Mandi
From Raigundha, the trail continues on the true right of the Uhi valley through Spruce, Oak and Rhododendron forest. After 4km to 5km, the trail heads around contours and Alpine ridges to Billing. A gradual downhill walk of 2 hours from Billing leads to Bir. From here one can drive to Dharamshala or Mandi
The Services We Provide :-
Transportation, Tent accommodation, sleeping bags, Carry mat, Guide,
Cook, Helper, All meal(Breakfast, Pack lunch, Dinner, Tea/snacks) Pony/
Porter, First aid medical kit, Hotel Stay(on demand).
What To Be Bring :- Good
shoes, Warm Cloths, Rain Proof jacket, Two extra pairs of Cloths,
Personal Medicine, Torch Light, Small knife, Camera(Optional), Sun
Screen Lotion, Sun Glass, Small bag Day sack.
Does not Include :- Your Insurance, Air Tickets, Bus/Taxi Till Manali /Starting point, Donations, Personal Expanse, hotel stay .
Note: - All Programs are subject to change due to Political reason, Natural Calamities, Serious Sickness, and special Reasons.
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