This trekking in himalayas is one of the most delightful treks in the Manali region. It’s an excellent option for a first time trekker who is reasonably fit. Indrasan (6,220 m) and Deo Tibba (6,001 m) are imposing peaks in the Pir Pinjal ranges and the Hampta Pass ( 4,270 m) is the traditional route between Kullu and Lahaul valleys.
1. Deo Tibba- Indrasan Circuit Trek
This trekking in himalayas is one of the most delightful treks in the Manali
region. It’s an excellent option for a first time trekker who is reasonably fit.
Indrasan (6,220 m) and Deo Tibba (6,001 m) are imposing peaks in the Pir Pinjal
ranges and the Hampta Pass ( 4,270 m) is the traditional route between Kullu and
Lahaul valleys. This trek proceeds through forests of walnut, oak and the
occasional alder and offers a close view of Mt. Deo Tibba, Mt. Indrasan and their
glaciers. The initial trek follows the river valley leading to the Hampta Pass. As
you trek, you will cross a river, across a valley and get a beautiful view of the
Deo Tibba, Indrasan peaks.
2. Day 1:
Arrive in Manali , and check in to our cozy hotel. After lunch, it is good
to have an acclimatization walk in the surroundings of the Solang valley. At
evening, meet the trek team and guides. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 02: Manali Jagatsukh (Drive) trek to Tilgan Thach (2,650 mts, 04 hrs.) Ascent
through the villages passing through the lush Himalayan deciduous Alpine
forest. Once the tree line is passed the camp is setup in the meadow with an
excellent view of the valley.
Day 03: Tilgan - Sarotu (3,300 m, 4 – 5 hrs.) First a gradual climb over high
altitude meadows, providing awesome views of Deo Tibba and Indrasan. We
reach the high altitude meadows of Sarot . Here local shepherds of Kullu Valley
graze their herds of sheep and goat.
Day 04:
Sarotu - Chhika (3,700m, around 5 hrs.) From Sarotu, we descend to the
main valley. We walk through the forest of maple , pine and walnut till we reach
the meadows of Chhika. We set up camp at Chhika.
3. Day 05: Chhika – Base of Hampta Pass (3,800 m, 5 hrs): This short walk allows
you to acclimatize to reach the Hamta Pass. Grassy banks, sloping down from the
high cliffs all around, pave the trial. There are some streams to cross before
descending back to the main valley floor. This area is popular with the Gaddi
shepherds in the early part of the season, grazing their flocks before continuing
their migration to Lahaul. The camp at the base of the Hampta Pass is named
Balu ka Ghera (3,700m); brown bears are said to hibernate in the nearby rock
caves during the winter.
Day 06:
Trek towards the Hampta Pass and back to camp. (4,270 m, 7-8 hrs)
From camp there is a short, steep climb over scree slopes before reaching a
plateau where you can view the Hampta Valley and the peaks on the far side of
the Kullu Valley, including Hanuman Tibba (5928m). The last 200m to 300m to
the pass are steep, with views of rocky spires and hanging glaciers completing
the panorama. The Hampta Pass (4270m) is on the right side of the valley.
However, there is an excellent vantage point for viewing the Lahaul Range. Back
to the campsite at base of the Hampta pass.
Day 07: Trek back to Uchlung Bhiali (Jobri Stream). (3000 m, 5 hrs.) Drive to
Manali (2050 m, 1 hour.) We retrace our steps reaching Uchlung Bhiali and then
continue to drive to Manali.
Day 08: Final departure from Manali.
4. Cost
Solang: In neat, clean hotel/guest house on twin/triple sharing basis with all
meals included
On the trek: In small camping tents on twin / triple sharing basis with all
meals included Travel
Trek transfers as per itinerary in small vehicles (4 – 5 pax per vehicle) Others
Necessary porterage and equipment on the trek.
Local Guide on the trek. Local experienced kitchen staff on the trek.
All meals from lunch on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 8.
3.09 % Govt. Service Tax as applicable (Subject to change)
Air/Rail travel expenses to & from Manali
Any additional stay or transport arrangements other than specified (We can
assist you with any additional services)
5. Charges for “personal
hired for the trek
porters hired over and above the porters /mules
Meals during travel between two destinations
Monument visit fees
Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation etc.
Tips to the drivers, camping staff, porters & guide.
Any extra costs incurred due extension / change of the itinerary due to
natural calamities, flight delays, road blocks, vehicle breakdown etc. factors
beyond the control of Getupandgo.in and its associates.
Items not specified in “Cost Includes”.
6. Trip specific
General
Delays are expected on account of roadblock & weather conditions. Our
effort will be to continue with the trip as per the schedule
without
compromising your safety and make you as comfortable as possible.
However if the need arises in such situations we may have to compromise on
the campsite / hotels and adjust to these situations then and there.
Spot changes may be needed to be made to the itinerary if required so due
to various reasons.
The distances and altitudes mentioned in the above itinerary are to the
best of our knowledge accurate. However there could be marginal variance in
the actual distances and altitudes.
Customization
of this itinerary is possible to suit your specific
requirement.
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