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Manali – Base of
Deo Tibba- 4 Nts / 5 Days
Months: May to early October
Number of Days: 5
Maximum Altitude: 4270m
Grade: Moderate to Strenuous
Day 1: Manali-Jagatsukh-Chikka. 5-6 hours.
Gradual climb from the village of Jagatsukh once
the capital of Kullu state, 6 Kms south of Manali.
Along the Jagatsukh stream through forests and
grazing pastures for about five hours to reach
Chikka (2960m) a pleasant alpine meadow. Camp.
Day 2: Chikka – Seri: 4-5 hours.
The trail climbs steadily towards our next
campsite in the beautiful meadows of Seri.
Beautiful wild alpine flowers. Extensive views of
the Pir Panjal ranges to the north. Seri lies at
the base of the Deo Tibba Base camp. A small
glacial lake nearby. Camp.
Day 3: Seri- Chandratal and back. 3-4 hours.
The trail climbs steeply, cross a stream and a
small campsite. This tiny lake is high up on a
mountain ridge. Spend a few hours admiring the
extensive views of the surrounding mountain peaks
before returning to our Seri camp.
Day 4: Seri – Chikka. 3-4 hours.
Return the way we came to camp at Chikka. Relaxed
evening with a campfire.
Day 5: Chikka- Jagatsukh – Manali. 5 hours
Return to Jagatsukh village from where we can take
surface transport back to Manali.
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