Key Info :

• Grade: Difficult

• Highest Altitude: 4800 m (15,748 Feet)

• Trip Duration: 8 Days (Manali to Manali)

• Trek Distance: 45 kms

• Region : Himachal

• Batch Size : Minimum 7, Maximum 15 Participants

Add-ons :

• Backpack Offloading: ₹2,142+ GST

• Single Tent Accomodation: ₹2,450+ GST

• Outdoor Insurance (Indian Nationals Only) : ₹556+ GST

Short Itinerary :

Day 1: Manali to Sangchar (7684 FT) to Jammu Paani (9843 FT)

Day 2: Jammu Paani (9843 FT) to Pani Dhar

Day 3: Pani Dhar to Riyali Thatch (11,965 FT)

Day 4: Riyali Thatch (11,965 FT) to Saghor (13,123 FT)

Day 5: Saghor (13,123 FT) to Kalihani Pass (15,748 FT) and back to Saghor

Day 6: Saghor (13,123 FT) to Rani Sui

Day7: Rani Sui to Lamadugh (9843 FT)

Day8: Lamadugh (9843 FT) to Manali (6562 FT)

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1

Manali to Sangchar (7684 FT) to Jammu Paani (9843 FT)

Distance: 30 kms + 3 kms

Duration: 1 hour drive + 3-4 hours trek

Report at Manali ISBT at 8 AM. After freshening up & breakfast in Manali, our vehicles will take you to Sangchar, 1.5 hours drive. The trek starts from the village of Sangchar with a continuous zig-zag trail. The trail leaving behind the entire town of Manali with splendid views of the Pir Panjal range. With a continuous ascent of around 2000 ft, the trail is decent in terms of difficulty. From the very first day itself, you will be gifted with a spectacular spread of colourful flowers like Anemone and Gearanium, a sight to behold for sure. With the trail taking you through tall blades of grass, thick bushes and meadows, we reach today's campsite, Jammu Paani which is a clearing surrounded by oak trees on one side and dense bushes on the other. Retire for the night. Overnight in tents.

Day 2

Jammu Paani (9843 FT) to Pani Dhar

Distance: 5 kms

Duration: 6-7 hours

Today's trek will be a long one so we start early. The trail leads you through Maheli Thatch with dense oak trees on one side and meadows on the other. The left side of the valley presents you with spectacular valley openings and views of snowclad passes. A little beyond this point will be our lunch spot where you can enjoy the packed lunch provided to you. We ascend and descend a few times on the lush meadows before we reach Pani Dhar, a beautiful meadow campsite. Overnight in tents.

Day 3

Pani Dhar to Riyali Thatch (11,965 FT)

Distance: 4 kms

Duration: 3-4 hours

Today’s trek is relatively easier. With a small section of a steep ascent crossing a gateway of rocks supported by a rocky mountain and a stream piercing through it, the trail leads you to the campsite of Riyali Thatch. With lush slope of the mountain on one side, the Riyali Thatch campsite has a gigantic display of colorful pretty flowers. Overnight in tents.

Day 4

Riyali Thatch (11,965 FT) to Saghor (13,123 FT)

Distance: 6 kms

Duration: 7-8 hours

Today's trek is an easy one. Leaving behind the Riyali Thatch campsite we will descend towards a snow bridge over a stream that is fed by the Kalihani glacier. The trail becomes steep until we reach a ridge. With the mesmerizing ridge walk with lush green meadows and bushes along with a wide variety of flowers etched on a mountain slope on either side of the ridge. On the right season, this section has an unparalleled display of 7 different types of flowers along with Juniper trees which add to the beauty of the landscape. The ridge ends with a zig-zag trail, a continuous ascent towards the Saghor campsite. With unobstructed views of the Pir Panjal range in front of you and the wonderful snow-capped passes behind you, the Saghor campsite is a sight to behold. This will be your Kalihani Pass basecamp. We will let our bodies acclimatize at this altitude as the proceeding day will be spent in climbing the pass. Overnight in tents.

Day 5

Saghor (13,123 FT) to Kalihani Pass (15,748 FT) and back to Saghor

Distance: 6 kms

Duration: 9-10 hours

We start early today by 4am so that we witness the beautiful sunrise from a good vantage point. The trail starts with a gradual ascent on a snow patch till you reach a waterfall which indicates the start of a steep trail to the pass. Standing right below the pass you get impressive views of Mt. Deo Tibba and Mt. Indrasan along with plenty of other peaks of the Pir Panjal range. The views are available to you all along the pass climb. The final section of pass climb includes some snowy slopes that are present as a wave that is a bit difficult to ascend. In spite of being so close to the pass, it still stays hidden from you. After the third snowy slope, we pass through a small gully and the Kalihani Pass now shows itself. With a thrilling climb to reach the Kalihani Pass you are presented with the mesmerizing views of Pir Panjal range on one side and the monumental Bara Bhangal region on the other side. After the pass we make our way back to the Saghor campsite with a steep descent over the glacier and moraines. Enjoy the rest of the day at the Saghor campsite. Overnight in tents.

Day 6

Saghor (13,123 FT) to Rani Sui

Distance: 8 kms

Duration: 7-8 hours

Today's trail to the next campsite will be a gradual descend till you reach the snow bridge which comes between the valley. Then follows the gradual ascend to the Riyali campsite. We rest here for a bit before heading on towards Rani Sui, an elliptical lake surrounded by meadows which is considered sacred by the locals. At the lake, one can witness panoramic views of the Dhauladhar range. Overnight in tents.

Day 7

Rani Sui to Lamadugh (9843 FT)

Distance: 6 kms

Duration: 7-8 hours

Today’s trek takes us to Lamadugh via Khanpara Tibba, a 4000m peak which provides spectacular views of the Beas River Valley. The trail to the summit of Khanpara Tibba is a continuous ascend followed by a pass section with a level walk and then the last ascend to the top. The trail from this point onward is a steep descend that goes on through a small section of Rhododendrons and then keeps on going down till you Lamadugh, a campsite surrounded by dense oak forests. Overnight in tents.

Day 8

Lamadugh (9843 FT) to Manali (6562 FT)

Distance: 7.12 kms

Duration: 4-5 hours

After having breakfast, start your way down from Lamadugh to Hadimba Devi Temple in Manali. Once you start descending through a beautiful pine forest, the grand views of Manali will stay with you to the road head. So once you reach the road head continue your walk towards the Hadimba Goddess Temple, you can visit this temple and it will take merely 20 min to reach the Mall road of Manali which is right at the centre of the city. This is the end of this mammoth trek.

Inclusions :

• Food as per menu on the trek (Starting Lunch on Day 1 till Breakfast on Day 8).

• Forest Permits/Camping Charges, if any (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals).

• Dome tents - on twin sharing basis, Sleeping bags, mats.

• Micro-spikes, Gaiters, Helmets, if required.

• Trek guide, cook, helpers, and porters for carrying common supplies.

• Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with First Aid certification along with special rescue course from NIM, Uttarkashi.

• Exhaustive First Aid kit including Oxygen cylinder.

Exclusions :

• Portage of personal bags during the trek.

• Cost of any kind of Travel Insurance.

• Any expense not specified in the inclusion list.

• Any Expense of personal nature.

Things to Carry :

Trekking Gear

• Ruck sack bag with rain cover. Qty -1

• Day Pack Bag - Recommended for treks with summit day

• Head Torch with spare Batteries. Qty -1

• U V protection sunglasses. Qty -1 

• Water Bottles: 2 bottles of 1 liter each

Footwear

• Non-skid, deep treaded, high-ankle trekking shoes Qty -1

• Pair of light weight Slipper/Sandals Qty -1

Clothing

• Quick Dry Warm lower or Track Pants. Qty - 2

• Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts. 1 for every 2 days of trekking

• Pair of thick woolen socks. 1 pair for every two days of trekking

• Thermal Body warmer Upper & Lower. Qty-1

• Undergarments. Qty - 1 for every day of trekking

• Warm jacket closed at wrist & neck .Qty-1

• Full sleeves sweater. Qty -1

• Rain wear ( Jacket & Pants ) . Qty-1

• Pair of waterproof, warm gloves. Qty-1

• Woolen cap. Qty-1

• Sun shielding Hat. Qty -1

Toiletries

• Personal toiletries kit (Small Towel, Toilet paper, paper soap, Bar soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, etc.)

• Sun screen lotion small pack. Qty -1 Here is your Sun Protection 101 to stay safe in the bright sunny outdoors.

• Lip Balm small pack. Qty-1

Utensils

• Small size, Light weight & Leak proof lunch box. Qty-1

• Plate. Qty- 1

• Spoon.Qty-1

• Tea/Coffee (plastic) Mug.Qty-1

Miscellaneous

• Camera (Optional)

• Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.

• Dry fruits, Nuts, Chocolate bars (Optional)

Cancellation Policy :

Cash Refund:

5% Deduction: Cancellations upto 60 days prior to departure date

10% Deduction: Between 60 days upto 30 days prior to departure date

50% Deduction: Between 30 days upto 10 days prior to departure date

No Refund: Less than 10 days prior to departure date

Cash refund is applicable only in case of bookings made without using any promotional offer code or Cancellation Vouchers or Discounts. "Cash Refund will be processed in 7-14 working days."

Important Note :

1. Sometimes we change/add places or experiences in the itinerary to make the overall experience unique for each batch depending on group interest, weather, Special occasion and crowd conditions. So please be open to experience something authentic.

2. Instructions and rules have been adopted for the safe enjoyment of the activity and I agree to adhere to those regulations mentioned or instructed during the event.

3. Smoking or drinking alcohol, indulging in drugs or doing anything that leads to intoxication is restricted during any activities that involve risks. We do not encourage it to do the same anywhere else.

4. Any inconvenience created for fellow participants, organizers, respective owners of the property or locals in terms of intentional delays, property damage, vehicle damage, abuse or misbehave may lead to termination of participation.