BARA BHANGAL TREK

Day 2 is one of the most exciting days for trekkers. Because of a long tour, we will start our trek in the early morning after a light breakfast. Today, we all have to walk in sloppy areas constantly for many hours. Although it is a tiring trail, you will not feel tired on this trekking route because of the beautiful views of meadows. The full road includes many nice peaks such as Hanuman Tibba and Dhauladhar Tibba. After trekking for about 2 hours, you will reach Riyali Thatch. Riyali is an amazing place with huts of shepherds. We will spend the night in Riyali and discuss the next day’s itinerary.

Just like every day, we will start our trail after a light breakfast. This is day 4 and one of the longest days in the trekking journey. The trail is full of steep climbs, gushing streams and bushes, and trees. We will have to move through open meadows and walk on a steep trail. You will see Rani sui lake then we will have to cross a stream and continue our path on a steep climb. This climb will take around 3 hours and so take enough water to get a good journey. Finally, we will reach the base of Kalihani Pass. At this point, you will be lucky to catch the glimpse of the Indrasan and Deo tibba peaks. Overnight stay will be in our tents at Kalihani Base Camp.

Altitude: 4800m – 4725m Trekking distance: 9 to 10 hours Trail type: followed by Kalihani Pass Water resources: There are very few water points on this route. You will have to carry enough water for the long trekking day. Trekking difficulty: difficult journey It is day 4 and you must be mentally ready to spend a long tiring day. We have to start trekking in the early morning after breakfast. We have to further walk on the steep climb to reach our campsite. Walking slowly on this climb will open elegant views of the Dhauladhar Ranges and Pir Panjal. You must take beautiful photos of these peaks with your camera. There are also alluring glacial lakes and glaciers on this route. After walking on a steep slope, we will reach our campsite. Our overnight accommodation will be in tents.

Altitude: 4725m – 3850m Trekking Distance: 5 to 6 hours Trail type: followed by Kalihani Pass Water resources: There are very few water points on this route. You will have to carry enough water for the long trekking day. Trekking difficulty: difficult journey We will start trekking immediately after breakfast in the early morning. Today, we will have a difficult journey as a large part of the journey is through dense forests of Oak and Fir. This is a downward trail and we will meet several ups and downs. Because of the difficult slopes, we will reach the campsite at the noon. The most challenging part of this route is the steep incline before Dev Ki Marhi. After reaching the campsite, we will enjoy tea and light snacks. We all will spend the night in tents in the backdrop of the picturesque landscapes of Dev Ki Marhi.

Altitude: 3850m- 3900m Trekking Distance: 5 to 6 hours Trail type: followed by Kalihani stream Water resources: There are very few water points on this route. You will have to carry enough water for the long trekking day. Trekking difficulty: moderate to a difficult journey We will begin our trekking trail after a healthy breakfast in the morning. Today, we have to climb upwards towards Dal Marhi. The road is full of forests and rivers. You will also pass through the Kalihani stream. After this stream, we have to descend into the forests of Oak and Fir. Amazing views of flora and fauna and dense forests will leave you spellbound. There is a constant route with ups and downs while going to Dal Marhi. A vertical and steep climb to Dal Marhi will make you feel exhausted at the end of the day. But a glimpse of the splendid surroundings of Dal Marhi will become a memory to cherish. We will talk about the beautiful journey with a tasty dinner and a backdrop of wonderful surroundings. Night stay is in tents at Dal Marhi campsite.

Altitude: 3900m- 2900m Trekking Distance: 5 to 6 hours Trail type: followed by River stream Water resources: There are not enough water points. You must carry a bottle of water that lasts for more than 6 hours. Trekking difficulty: moderate to the difficult journey Today, we have to travel downwards towards the Bara Bhangal trek route. As usual, we will start our trekking trail in the early morning after breakfast. We have to go amid deodar forests along the river Ravi. You will see many different kinds of forests on this route such as pine, birch, and rhododendron. After continuing our path on a steep descent, we will reach Bara Bhangal. It is a small hamlet with huge fields and corn and rajma. It also has a satellite phone and a hydel power project.

We will take a rest today at our campsite in Bara Bhangal. The weather conditions in this village are different from the other places that we went to before. It will take some time to adjust to this place. Bara Bhangal is a beautiful hamlet with vast acres of corn and Rajma. You can spend a few hours in the local sights with group members. We will discover the tradition and culture of the place. Apart from that, we will also take a few pictures of the beautiful landscapes of Bara Bhangal with our camera. Roaming in the surreal nature of this place will make you fresh for the next day’s journey.

Altitude: 2900m- 3830m Trekking Distance: 5 to 6 hours Trail type: followed by Thamsar Pass Water resources: This route has many water points. But it is better to take enough water for the journey. Trekking difficulty: moderate to the difficult journey As we are fresh after a short rest, we will now start our trail after breakfast. Today, we have to go from Bara Bhangal to Mardh. It is going to be a long day with a lot of excitement. We will cross Thamsar Pass and walk for around 6 hours. After crossing Thamsar Pass, we will get into heaven of pine and birch forests. Walking in the abode of pine forests will make your journey more adventurous. After reaching Mardh, we will enjoy tea and snacks. At night, fun activities and tasty dinner will remove the tiredness of the body. Overnight stay is in tents at Mardh.

Altitude: 3830m – 2400m Trekking Distance: 7 to 8hours Trail type: followed by Thamsar Pass Water resources: There is only one lake on this road. You will have to carry enough water for the long trekking day. Trekking difficulty: Difficult journey Today, the journey is difficult as well as interesting for everyone. We have to travel for around 8 hours thereby capturing panoramic views of Kangra Valley. We will cross through moraines and glaciers to reach Palachak. A small lake will appear soon after crossing these moraines. Apart from that, we will also witness lush green Kangra valley on this trail. The road to Palachak continuously descends. Forests, streams, and huge mountains will reconnect you to your inner self. We will spend a night in tents at Palachak campsite.

Altitude: 2400m- 2300m Trekking Distance: 5 to 6 hours Trail type: followed by Kangra Valley Water resources: There are many streams from where you can carry water. Trekking difficulty: Easy It is one of the easiest days of the trek today. The route is flat and simple and we will traverse through pine trees and mountain streams. Majestic Kangra valley will welcome you with wide arms. Do not forget to capture this valley’s views with your camera. We have arranged for a vehicle that will pick you up from Billing and drop you at Bir. We will spend a day at Bir. It is one of the elegant spots with breathtaking beauty. You would love the place and its environment.

We will leave Bir after breakfast and, you can choose your own option either to stay to pick a flight to your city. You can spend some hours alluring Manali to explore its hidden spots.