Dalhousie - Manali Trek via Keylong

This trek is amongst the best in the Himachal mountains. The trail takes you through lush green fields, remote villages and virgin forests. This trek pass through the dense Deodar forests of Khajjiar. The trail takes you through some of the most spectacular landscape one can ever hope to see the traditional villages make for a special attraction for any visitor and again leads the path to kugti pass. The close range view of the towering peaks of Lahaul and Zanskar from the summit. Dalhousie and Manali, both are the grandeurs as hill stations of Himachal Pradesh Tourism, which pulls in thousands of tourists from different parts of the country. But many may not like the idea of trekking from Dalhousie to Manali. What's the use when you have wheels to steer through the mountains? Some though are up for the challenge and hit the trailing tracks from Dalhousie passing through amazing landscapes and some of the secluded villages that reveals the traditional hues of the Himachalis. The journey further divulges many Buddhist monasteries that reflect a diorama of footsteps of Buddhism.

Dalhousie at an elevation of 1,970 meters is an ideal destination to bring forth some rejuvenating days. On the other hand, Manali at an elevation of 2,050 meters is a potpourri of scenic beauty, adventure activities and culture. The trek from Dalhousie to Manali via Keylong commences from Bharmour and leads to Keylong at 3,080 meters via Shansha, which is at an elevation of 2,950 meters. From Dalhousie the journey heads to Khajjiar at 1,951 meters, which is roughly 20 kilometers away, and thereafter the route winds to Chamba followed by Bharmour at 2,195 meters via villages like Rakh and Durghat. From Bharmour the actual trail begins through a thick forest and after a moderate climb the journey leads to Hadsar at 2,317 meters. From Hadsar the track snakes along the Budhil stream to Kugti at 2,640 meters and thence to Duggi Caves, which lies at 3,354 meters. From Duggi there is a steep climb to an altitude of 5,040 meters followed by a steep trek downhill to Alyas at 3,660 meters. From Alyas the trail continues to Shansha via Khardu and thereafter heads to Keylong and finally to Manali.