| Day 1: Delhi – Manali |
Board the Volvo Coach to Manali by evening. O/N bus journey |
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| Day 2: Manali |
The participants arrive in Manali. Spend the day exploring the town. O/N Manali |
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| Day 3: Manali – Solang |
Leave for a trek to the mesmerizing Solang Valley. This will be a shoe trek. O/N Solang |
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| Day 4: Solang - Batal (3960m) by jeep |
The drive takes one through Rohtang La (3970m). The road descends from the Pass to the Lahaul valley at Gramphoo. After that starts the safari up to the Batal campsite through the rugged Chandra river valley. Batal is situated at the foot of the Kunzam La (4551m). On the way is the Bara Shigri glacier. At Batal pack ponies will be waiting to join the trek. |
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| Day 5: Batal - Chandertal (4270m) |
Starting off as a pleasant walk along the pastures bordering Chandra River, the path then leads over the rubble-strewn plateau, crosses a small stream and continues traversing the slope, with a few ups and downs up to Chandertal. This high altitude lake is surrounded by the mighty Himalayan peaks. A vast flowerbed meadow is the camping site on the banks of the lake. |
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| Day 6: Chandertal - Tokpoyongma (4320m) |
This is a gradual walk, approaching Tokpoyongma, the trail ascends from the mountainside and crosses a stream. A little before the campsite, a river has to be negotiated. |
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| Day 7: Tokpoyongma - Tokpogongma (4640m) |
The next day starts early to facilitate crossing two mountain streams before the water level rises during the day. Mules don't take this route. The track then ascends steeply across the rock face and up a hill to the campsite. |
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| Day 8: Tokpogongma - Baralacha-La (4833m) |
The day starts off with a steep ascent to the ridge. The trail proceeds through a boulder field with great views of the Koa Range peaks. Before reaching Baralacha-La one has to cross a stream. In ancient times, Baralacha-La was an important part of the trade route as roads from Spiti, Ladakh, Zanskar and Lahaul meet here. On the Northwest lies the Bhaga River while the Chandra flows to the Southeast. Near Baralacha-La is the beautiful emerald lake, Suraj Tal, the source of the Bhaga River. From Baralacha-La, a jeep will take the team to Manali, arriving late in the evening. O/N Manali |
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| Day 9: Manali |
Spend the day lazing around at the Mall. Shopping freaks can have their fill too. O/N Manali |
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| Day 10: Manali - Delhi |
Depart from Manali by evening. O/N bus journey |
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| Day 11: Delhi |
Reach Delhi by morning. Trip ends |
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| Cost: INR 16790/- per person for a group of 6 Pax |
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