SEASON: April – November MAX. ALTITUDE: 3600m

Board the Volvo Coach to Manali by evening. O/N bus journey

The participants arrive in Manali. Spend the day exploring the town. O/N Manali

The team will be transported by jeep to Naggar (21 km) from Manali. Delightfully situated on a wooded slope and commanding an extensive view of the valley, it is famous for its temples, ancient castle, and the Roerich Art Gallery. From Naggar, it's a gradual climb up to Rumsu.

It's a steady and gradual climb to just below the Chanderkhani Pass at Nauya Tapru. Legend has it that thousands of years ago, Jamlu (the presiding deity of Malana) was carrying a basket containing the Gods of Kullu. On the top of the pass, when he opened the basket, a very strong wind blew and the Gods fell all over the Kullu valley to their present abodes. Since then, the valley is known as "The valley of Gods".

On the top of Chanderkhani Pass (3600m) one can have a striking view of Deo Tibba and other snow-capped mountains on the Spiti border. From there one descends to Malana village.

Today's trek is a descent to the town of Jari from where the trail branches towards Kullu the next day.

The trail climbs gradually into the valley leading to Bijli Mahadev. The path takes you through pine forests and quaint mountain streams till you arrive at the campsite.

Today's path is mostly flat with few and gradual ups and downs. The village of Jana is on the ridge of the Bijli Mahadev hill.

The last day's trail first winds up gradually through thick forests to the ancient temple of Bijli Mahadev from where you get fabulous view of the entire Kullu valley. Descend on the other side of the hill to the roadhead from where a vehicle will pick and drop you to Manali.

Spend the day lazing around at the Mall. Shopping freaks can have their fill too. O/N Manali

Depart from Manali by evening. O/N bus journey

Reach Delhi by morning. Trip ends