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Day 01 :
Manali – Khanol (16 kms)
Travel by car/jeep upto Jagatsukh and then start the trek
along the Jagatsukh nallah upwards through green forests
with an amazing variety of vegetation dot the way to reach
Khanol (2200 m). The Manali valley appears far below and
to the east lies the mighty mountain – Deo Tibba.
Overnight in tents.
Day 02 : Khanol – Chhika (8 kms)
A stretch of 3-4 kms if steep through forest and then a
long & wide alpine plateau with wild flowers upto Chikka
(3350 m). Chhika provides the best rocks for climbing in
the area. Overnight in tents.
Day 03 : Chhika – Tenta (10 kms)
The route is
along the right bank of Jagatsukh nallah and passes
through Seri. Seri was once a glaciated lake, but is now a
meadow carpeted with an astounding variety of herbs and
alpine flowers. Along the trek, sudden appearance of Deo
Tibba (6001 m) is breathtaking. Overnight in tents at
Tenta (4180 m).
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Day 04 :
Tenta – Chandertal - Tenta (10 kms)
Same day return trek to the beautiful, emerald blue water
– Chandertal lake (4480 m) at the base of Deo Tiba. This
lake should not be confused with a lake with the same name
in Lahaul valley. The flora enthusiast will have a
wonderful time trying to identify the hundreds of flowers
growing everywhere. Overnight in tents.
Day 05 : Tenta – Bhanara (10 kms)
Descend down to Bhanara village. In the afternoon explore
nearby areas and view Shringtingu mountain range.
Overnight in tents.
Day 06 : Bhanara - Manal (25 kms)
Trek down to Jagatsukh village enroute visit local temples
and a historical cave ‘Arjun Gufa’. From Jagatsukh travel
to Manali by car/jeep. The trek ends in Manali. |