Bara Bhangal Trek

From Delhi catch the AC Volvo bus departing for Manali in the evening. It will be an overnight voyage.

After reaching Manali Bus Stand our executive will receive you and from there get the transfer to check-in to a hotel. On this day you can relax at the hotel for some time and in the afternoon you can visit the Old Manu Rishi Temple, the prominent Hadimba Devi Temple, and then head back to your hotel. Later in the evening time, you can roam around the Mall Road. We will enjoy our night stay at the hotel.

Today, after having wholesome breakfast, we will begin our trail and move forward to our destination Lama Dugh, it will be a voyage of approx. 4 hours. On the way, we will ascend all the way through dense forest. On the trail as, we step forward and gain altitude in the precipitous ascend, the, we can see the majestic views of the Deo Tibba, Indrasan, and the captivating peaks of Bara Shingri glacier. In the last phase of the trail, the path turns in the right direction and then we go across the ridge horizontally and afterwards soon, we enter the campsite location set up on an extensive alpine plateau adorned with the dense growth of the blossoming alpine flowers. We will enjoy and spend the night in the camp set up in peaceful surrounds.

This morning after having healthy breakfast, we will depart from Lama Dugh and proceed to our next destination Riyali Thach, it will be a journey of around 3 hours. Today, the trek will pass through vertical ridge located below Khand Pari Tibba (4000 Meters). From this location, you get the opportunity to see and capture an awe-inspiring view of Manali, situated on the left side bank of Beas River and the entire upper Kullu valley that appears spectacular from the location and is a visual delight for the trekkers. We will be staying overnight in the camps set up in Riyali Thach.

On this day, we will move ahead to the Base of Kalihani Pass, located at an altitude of 4010 meters. Initially, the trail will progress over the open meadows and then later it will be followed by a precipitous descent towards a stream. After we cross the stream, the trail continues in a precipitous ascend for about 3 hours till we reach the base of the Kalihani Pass where the camp is located. From the campsite location, you can glimpse and capture the fabulous views of the Indrasan peaks and the Deo Tibba in your camera. We will enjoy the overnight stay in the camp.

Today, in the early morning after having healthy breakfast, we will start off our trekking to the Devi ki Marhi on the way passing through Kalihani Pass. It will be a long trip which will take about 8 hours. On this trekking trail, we will start with a vertical climb to the pass and cross an extensive stretch of scree, the moraine, and the spectacular Kalihani glacier. We will stop for some time to have some rest and explore the pass to get an impressive 360-degree view of the hanging glaciers, the Dhauladhar ranges and the Pir Panjal. Further, a vertical descent from another glacier and 4 stunning glacial lakes will lead you towards the camp located at the Gaddi campsite of the Devi ki Marhi. We will enjoy the overnight stay at the camp set up in Devi ki Marhi.

Today after having wholesome breakfast in the morning, we will leave from Devi ki Marhi to our next destination Dal Marhi, it will be a voyage of approx. 6 hours. At first, the transverse from the Kalihani Nullah and then descends towards the dense birch and the oak forest. After that, most part of the trail is even with a few ascends and descends on the way. In the end of the day, you will pass through a vertical climb before you reach the campsite located at the Dal Marhi. Take pleasure of the magnificent surrounds and enjoy the exclusive overnight stay in the camp.

This morning, after wholesome breakfast, we will move ahead to visit Bara Bhangal, it will be again a trip of approx. 6 hours. The trail from here continues downwards to the River Ravi into the dense deodar forest, towards the one and only big village located in the valley, of Bara Bhangal. We will enjoy the overnight stay in the camp/tents set up in Bara Bhangal.

On this day, we will start the trail climbing in the direction of the next gigantic pass, Thamsar. The trail to reach the destination will take around 5 hours and winds up all the way through verdant deodar, pine, and birch forests with several mountain torrents to on the way break the monotony of the trail. The campsite is situated at Marhi which is close to the base of the Thamsar glacier. We will enjoy the overnight stay in the camp set up at Marhi.

Today, in the early morning after having the breakfast, we will move ahead for another trail with a precipitous ascent passing over the scree, moraine, and glacier. The ascend is broken down by a tiny lake located just underneath the pass. After reaching the pinnacle of the Thamsar Pass, we will get the very first glance of the fabulous Kangra valley. From the other side of the pass, it is again a vertical, elongated tumble down till we reach our campsite located at Plachak. We will enjoy the overnight stay in the camp.

After wholesome breakfast in the morning, we will at first advance towards Rajgundha and then in the direction of Billing. So far, this will be one of the easiest days of the trek in the entire trail. The pathway is mostly even in which we will pass through the dense pine forests with several mountain torrents on the way. After continuing the journey for some time the valley widens up and you get to see spectacular views of the entire Kangra valley. From here a vehicle will pick up you from Billing and take you to Dharamshala. After reaching Dharamshala board the AC Volvo coach departing for Delhi at 16:30PM. It will be an overnight trip.

You will reach Delhi early in the morning and here the trip and our services come to an end.