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Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days
Destinations Covered: Manali - Manikaran - Pulga - Khirganga - Tunda Bhuj - Thakar Kuan - Pandu Bridge - Mantalai Lake - Pandu Bridge - Mantalai Lake - Mantalai Lake - Chinpatta Maidan - Mud - Sagnam - Dhanker - Kaza
Day 01: Manali Arrival
Welcome Greetings from Swati Tours & Travels!!!
This pleasant morning our company’s representative will Meet, Greet and Assist you at Manali and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Relax for the rest of the day at the hotel.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 02: Manali – Manikara (drive)
Manikaran – Pulga (10 kms trek)
Today early morning post breakfast, check-out the hotel and drive towards Pulga, which is the next destination. Cover the distance between Manali and Manikaran by driving. Later from Manikaran onwards we will reach Pulga by trek. On the way to Pulga, take a halt for a while at Manikaran. You will trek from Manikaran to Pulga through the forest road. It would be a really amazing trekking experience at Pulga. You will spend overnight in the tent, made specifically for adventurous travelers and trekkers.
Overnight stay in Tents.
Day 03: Pulga – Khirganga (11 kms trek)
Today morning start trek to next destination Khirganga. We start our Gradual ascent through villages, fields and forest. Khirganga (2960 m) is a holy place with Hot water springs.
Overnight stay in Tents.
Day 04: Khirganga - Tunda Bhuj (18 kms trek)
Today post breakfast we start our trek with packed lunch through forest level walking to reach Tunda Bhuj. The trail crosses several delightful pastures supporting a variety of wildflowers in the summer. Dinner and Overnight in tents.. The trail crosses several delightful pastures, supporting a variety of wildflowers in the summer.
Overnight stay in Tents.
Day 05: Tunda Bhuj - Thakar Kuan (16 kms trek)
This morning after breakfast, start trek through rich forest, crossing rocks and dense vegetation. This section of valley is difficult at places as the trail frequently skirts rock faces that are difficult for laden porters. Enjoy your lunch during the trek, Reach Thakur Kuan, above the cliff section.
Overnight stay in Tents.
Day 06: Thakar Kuan - Pandu Bridge (12 kms trek)
Early morning after breakfast, we will start trek beyond Thakar Kuan with the packed lunch. The trail passes several Gaddi encampments (the shepherds with their herd of sheep who are moving towards the grassy lands) before crossing a side river by a natural rock bridge. Trek for 12 kms to reach Pandu Bridge.
Overnight stay in Tents.
Day 07: Pandu Bridge - Mantalai Lake (15 kms trek)
Today morning start the trek of 15 kms to reach Mantalai Lake, which is the source of Parbati River. We will set our camp near the grassy land just beyond the Mantalai Lake.
Overnight stay in Tents.
Day 08: Mantalai Lake - Camp I (12 kms trek)
After having breakfast in the morning, cross the glacier & moraine with packed lunch and cross small lakes & streams to reach Camp I on the base of Pin Parvati Pass, which is next stoppage for this day.
Overnight stay in Tents.
Day 09: Camp I - Camp II (12 kms trek)
Prepare yourself for next adventurous trek of the day and march towards next camp Site II. Cross over the Pin Parvati Pass and enjoy the view of several peaks of Kullu & Spiti region. The descent from the pass is gradual, over a snowfield. Set your camp near the confluence of Pin River with other small streams.
Overnight stay in Tents.
Day 10: Camp II - Chinpatta Maidan (14 kms trek)
Today morning get ready to trek down the valley along the left bank of Pin river. Arrive and find the convenient place to set your camps at Chinpatta Maidan.
Overnight stay in Tents.
Day 11: Chinpatta Maidan – Mud (15 kms trek)
Leave your tent early in the morning and trek down to the first village of Pin Valley, Mud. Mud is located at the altitude of 3811 meters. Here, you will stay inside the tent, like you have been doing in the tour continuously.
Overnight stay in Tents.
Day 12: Mud – Sagnam (16 kms trek)
Today, you will leave your tent to trek down to Sagnam, a big village on the confluence of Pin and Parahio rivers. The village is located at the height of 3650 m. Trekking down is going to give you thrilling experience, with edges and steep and declining peaks. You will arrive there and spend your night inside the tent.
Overnight stay in Tents.
Day 13: Sagnam - Dhankar (trek)
Dhankar – Kaza (24 kms)
You adventure tour is almost on the verge of completion and today, you will trek upto Dhankar Monastery. The monastery is situated on tough terrain, atop the hill and is made of splendid architectural superiority. After visiting the monastery, we will drive towards Kaza for overnight stay.
Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 14: Kaza – Manali (6-7 hrs drive)
Post breakfast visit Key Monastery and drive to Manali with packed lunch via Kunzum Pass and Rohtang Pass. Arrive at Manali by early evening. Upon arrival in Manali, transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 15: Manali (Departure)
Today morning post breakfast check-out the hotel and leave for your onward journey to next destination.
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