Region: Around Manali
Trek Grade: Moderate
Season: 01 December – April Trek
Duration: 3 Nights and 4 Days
We start our journey to Nasahala at we start our trek toward Kalmidhar a pleasant walk, through local villages like Nashala and Jana. Overnight in a Camp in Kalmidhar. O/N in a Camp
A gradual walk through Kais wildlife sanctuary leads to a beautiful meadow of Matikochhar. From Matikochhar one can have the beautiful view of Kullu Valley with the town. Overnight in a camp. O/N in a Camp
An easy walk through the forest leads to a temple of Lord Shiva at Bijli Mahadev. A beautiful meadow with the temple. From Bijli Mahadev one can have the beautiful view of the twin valleys of Beas and Parvati with snow covered mountain peaks.
. O/N Temple Home stay
From Bijli Mahadev descend down the footsteps to Chansari Village (2hrs.) and Drive to Manali. Chansari, a typical village of the region from where we will take a drive to Manali. Two and half hours’ drive to Manali. O/N base camp/hotel.
What to bring for the trek
Good Warm internal clothing (woolen and fleece, thermals), water proof and wind proof clothing, Comfortable hiking boots with good resistance against the snow and water with a good grip, haversack, sandals, walking sticks, gaiters, woolen/tennis socks (quite a few pairs) and stocking, gloves, cap, sunglasses (very important), Sunscreen lotion, day sack, camera and binocular (OPTIONAL), water bottle, torch and batteries, though the water is very clean and pure and we do provide boiled water once you are in trek still in order to be extra careful you can get few chlorine pills as mountain water is supposed to be hard.
What we provide during the trek
Accommodation in two men tent (high altitude alpine tents of good quality), heavy foam pad mattresses, sleeping bags, Breakfast/tea, all meals (good quality food), services of experienced guide, cook, all the camping equipment, utensils and crockery, kitchen cum dining tent, toilet tent, oxygen cylinder and adequate medical kit.
Climate
Day temperature in the sun is pleasant but windy but nights are cold. The temp at night and in rain and snow (especially in Sep and Oct) can really go down; sometimes below zero so you have to be well prepared.
Travel insurance
That has to be done individually itself.
Note
It is also possible that a route change may become necessary due to weather, inaccessibility through the mountain passes due to heavy snow, condition of the trail and physical fitness of the clients.