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Manali Bara Banghal Trek - 12 Nts / 13 Days
Months:
Mid July to mid October
Number
of Days: 11Nts / 12 Days
Maximum
Altitude: 5450m
Grade:
Moderate - Strenuous
Day 1:
Starting early we trek out of
Manali and climb up
the western hillside towards the meadows of
Lamadugh through meadows and forests and the
Manalsu stream down below. Camp overnight.
Day 2: The trail ascends steadily towards
our next campsite at Riyali, just above the tree
line.
Day 3: Todays walk involves a steep climb
towards the base of the Kalihayni Pass. We are now
above the tree line and the trail presents quite a
bit of scree and moraine. Camp below the pass.
Day 4: Cross the Kalihayni Pass (4725
meters) and a steady descent takes us to our camp
near a mountain stream at Donku Thach.
Day 5: Leaving the slopes we enter the
valley and to the Lambapar shepherd camp.
Day 6:
The trail goes
through a lush green valley with towering peaks
all around. By early afternoon we reach our
campsite at Dalmarhi
Day 7:
The first village Barabhangal the winter homes of
the Gaddis the nomadic shepherds of the high
mountains is reached today. The scenery is mainly
pastoral with meadows and forests in between. Camp
near the village.
Day 8: A rest day in the fascinating
village of Barabhangal.
Day 9: The trail after gently ascending
presents a steep climb to the base of the Thamser
Pass. We camp just below the pass where you get
excellent views of the Dhauladhar mountain
ranges.
Day 10: Crossing the Thamser Pass (4570
metres) by early morning we descend down to the
tiny camping site at to Pannatu.
Day 11: The trail goes along the river and
through thick woods to the tiny settlement of
Palachak. Camp near this settlement.
Day 12:
The trail is gentle now and soon we reach the
small settlement of Billing. Overnight in Billing
also the site for annual paragliding and hang
gliding competitions.
Day 13:
We continue down to the Tibetan refugee camp at
Bir, and then travel by jeep to Mcleodgunj, home
of Tibet's government-in-exile.
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