This
trek leads you south towards the small town of Jagatsukh, which
was once the capital of Kullu Valley. Here are some ancient temples
worth visiting. From here the trail leads upward towards Village
Khanol and then onto the best of one of the most famous peaks in
Kullu district - the Deo Tibba (6001 m). A trek that leaves you
very satisfied.
Day 1: Manali to Khanol via Jagatsukh
You can either choose to trek upto Jagatsukh (6 km) or take a bus/
jeep. From here Khanol is quite a short walk. Camp at Khanol.
Day 2: Khanol to Chhika
The trail is fairly steep and the scenery en-route is spectacular.
Chhika is basically a grazing ground and affords views of the Western
Himalayas. Camp overnight.
Day
3: Chhika to Seri
A delightful campsite with meadows all around. Provides beautiful
views of Kullu peaks especially, Deo Tibba. Camp overnight.
Day 04: You have an option today of either visiting the
glaciated lake of Chandertal above the camp site or return to Chhikka.
Day 05: Return to Bhanara and the road head from where you
get transport back to Manali.
Note: If you visit Chandertal, this trek will be of six
days, instead of five.
Duration:
5 Nights 6 Days
Best Season: April to October
Day 1: Manali to Prini by Jeep, 2.5 km. Then 5 hour trek
to Pandoo-Ropa. A steep climb for about 2.5 hours. Then a panoramic
trek through pine forest.
Day 2: Pandoo-Ropa to Marri, 5 hours
Decent pastures for shepherds and zigzag climbing for about 1 hour.
Day 3: Marri to Base of Deo Tibba (4200 m), 5 hours
It is an easy walk and you will see many kinds of herbs and flowers.
Day
4: Base of Deo Tibba to Rauli Khol (4000 m)
Rauli Khol is very famous for the Himalayan herbs and various flowers
during the month of June and July and vast shepherd grounds.
Day 5: Rauli Khol to Sethan, 4 hours
Sethan is the last village in Hamta Valley.
Day 6: From Sethan back to Manali.
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