Most reliable and practical transportation is to take a bus(from Semi Sleeper volvo to state transport buses - depending on your budget). There are nearly 54 direct buses between New Delhi to Manali taking approximately 12 to 14 hours time to reach. One can rent a private cab from Chandigarh to Manali too. There are Flights coming to Bhuntar (Kullu) airport which may save alot of your time but the frequency and assurance of the flight is not reliable especially during monsoon times.
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Unlimited, Jain Available
ideal_time
May to Sep
Weather
Cold, Very Cold, Rainy, Windy, Dry, Humid
Suitability
Beginners, Experienced
min_age
12
accommodation
Budget
itinerary
Manali base camp
Get down at 15 mile (12 km before Manali and 23 km after Kullu) from bus. We will pick you at 15 Mile. One can reach to base camp . There will be fresh and breakfast in the base camp. All the trekker will have to go through the registration process. Lunch will take place at 1 pm. and we will go for a acclimatiza-tion walk . Overnight stay at camp .
Manali to Chika Via Jobra (Altitude: 10,090 ft)
begins from Manali after briefing about the trek. Timings informed to you by mail prior to booking. The vehicle arranged will take you further. The drive from here will be a pleasant one. After reaching the meeting point, your trek will begin. You will reach Chitka campsite on the banks of Rani Nallah. It is a 2 kms trek that walks you into a mixed forest of pine, green maple and birch trees .
Chika to Balu Ka Ghera (Altitude: 12,000 ft)
On this day, the trek will begin from Chitka which will take you through grasslands and rocky paths to the next site. On the way you will witness grasslands which are covered with beautiful wildflowers post monsoon season. The trail further leads to a small stream of about 10 ft, with ice cold water. This stream needs to be crossed carefully as the rocks are slippery. So remove your shoes for a better grip and also getting yourself wet may ruin your further days. Moving along you’ll get to a flat area, covered with sand depositions. Now you are not too far away from your destination. Another half an hour walk will lead to your campsite. From here you can view the beautiful Bandarpunch peak of the Dhauladhar Range.
Balu Ka Ghera to Shea Gohru (Altitude: 12864 ft)
After breakfast and packed lunch at 7 a.m you will leave for “Shiya Gohru”. Today’s half way will be a stone and a bit climbing and you will reach “Hamta Pass Top” within 3 hours of camp. After the top, Shia Gohru will remain completely descended, which is a little risky, Trek begins to surround the pool of water to enter the partially dried Himalayan river bed. The climb is all the way from Hampton. As you cross, you enter Lahaul region and the change in scenes is very the opposite. The path is completely downhill from the pass. After some walk you will be able to see the “Shia Gohru” camping site in the direction of the flow of the river. Here you have to cross the river which is very cold. This river is born from Hamta Glacier. After crossing this river you will reach the camp. It will be the coldest night in the camp.
Shea Goru to Chhatru (Altitude: 13,943 ft.)
An early trek starts today so as to compensate the time by taking a sightseeing road trip to The Chandrataal lake. The trail will be upto Chhatru today which is the last campsite. There is a stream flowing by your campsite which needs to be crossed. You must cross the river in the early hours of the day as the water level will be low at this time of the day. The ice-chilled water will almost freeze you but the experience will be mind blowing. There will be a night halt at Chhatru campsite.
Drop Manali Volvo Bus Stand .
On the last day, you will have your breakfast at Chatru campsite. Vehicles will be arranged for trekkers accordingly that will take you back to Manali, a 4-5 hours drive from Chatru. A halt for lunch will be taken somewhere in between. (The food is exclusive of trek cost).
things_to_carry
Warm clothes, gloves, good warm sweaters, jackets, inner thermal wear
small shoulder bag/backpack/day pack & big 60 litre backpack to carry all your belongings
Non disposable water bottle (at least 1 litre), Torch, Spare batteries for torch, Shoes,
Flip flops, Camera (optional), Dry snacks and munching, energy bars
Sun cream, cold cream, moisturizers
Personal medicines if any
Toilet Paper & Wet Wipes Hand Sanitizer
Antibacterial Powder Water purification Pills Tooth Brush
Smiling face and positive attitude
Mandatory documents
Medical Certificate (signed by a registered MBBS doctor)
NOC form (by trekker)
Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Aadhar card/Driving License/Passport)
things_not_to_carry
This one is VERY important. Here's the list
Alcohol, smoke, Pan-gutka, Tobaco
Wireless, Valuables and Jewelry (unless you can take care of yourself and you are responsible for it if you bring)
Paper plates, Plastic disposable water bottles and other cutlery items
Negative attitude and fear
inclusion
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners during trek (VEG). No breakfast on the rst day of the tour and no lunch and dinner on the last day of the tour
All meals are included from lunch the first day through Breakfast on the last day
Use of trekking poles and Microspike Crampons if necessary
Qualified with Basic Mountaineering Course and Advanced Mountaineering Course
Each of the Trek Leaders has decent first aid knowledge, Local Guide.
Hi-end, well maintained sleeping Bags, toilet tents, dining tents ,dome tents and other equipment etc.
Entrance fees and national park permits
Emergency equipment including a company-issued first-aid kit
From pick up point to base village/point, Transport is been provided in small vehicles or MUV’s to ensure safe ride.
exclusion
Any other Royalty, Environmental Fee, Tax or similar Levy that the Govt. or any competent authority may impose on trekkers choosing to do this trek.
Porter to carry personal luggage.
Any Private Expenses
Trekking shoes and Clothing
Staff tip
Photography accessories like cameras etc.
advisory
Consult your family physician before visiting Himalayan High-altitude region, get some idea about your fitness and take their advice seriously to improve fitness level for this region.
Many Travel operators suggest some medicines to help your body adapt / acclimatize on such altitudes but some contents of the medicine may or may not be suitable for your body and result in allergic reaction, a situation none of us want to go through.
While all the above-mentioned locations are covered during the trip, weather conditions and prevailing circumstances may always influence the order of the above-mentioned route. With over a decade of us operating in this remote region, and with our trips remaining as organic and responsive to the vagaries of nature as possible, our itineraries remain flexible and adaptive.
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suitability
Beginners, Experienced
location
Himachal Pradesh
duration
6 Days
min age
12 Years
weather
Cold, Very Cold, Rainy, Windy, Dry, Humid
ideal time
May to Sep
reporting
15 Mile (bus stop), Manali
end point
15 Mile (bus stop), Manali
food
Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Unlimited, Jain Available
Accommodation types
Budget
Things To Carry:
Warm clothes, gloves, good warm sweaters, jackets, inner thermal wear
small shoulder bag/backpack/day pack & big 60 litre backpack to carry all your belongings
Non disposable water bottle (at least 1 litre), Torch, Spare batteries for torch, Shoes,
Flip flops, Camera (optional), Dry snacks and munching, energy bars
Sun cream, cold cream, moisturizers
Personal medicines if any
Toilet Paper & Wet Wipes Hand Sanitizer
Antibacterial Powder Water purification Pills Tooth Brush
Smiling face and positive attitude
Mandatory documents
Medical Certificate (signed by a registered MBBS doctor)
NOC form (by trekker)
Original and photocopy of government photo identity card- (Aadhar card/Driving License/Passport)
Things NOT To Carry:
This one is VERY important. Here's the list
Alcohol, smoke, Pan-gutka, Tobaco
Wireless, Valuables and Jewelry (unless you can take care of yourself and you are responsible for it if you bring)
Paper plates, Plastic disposable water bottles and other cutlery items
Negative attitude and fear
Itinerary:
Manali base camp
Get down at 15 mile (12 km before Manali and 23 km after Kullu) from bus. We will pick you at 15 Mile. One can reach to base camp . There will be fresh and breakfast in the base camp. All the trekker will have to go through the registration process. Lunch will take place at 1 pm. and we will go for a acclimatiza-tion walk . Overnight stay at camp .
Manali to Chika Via Jobra (Altitude: 10,090 ft)
begins from Manali after briefing about the trek. Timings informed to you by mail prior to booking. The vehicle arranged will take you further. The drive from here will be a pleasant one. After reaching the meeting point, your trek will begin. You will reach Chitka campsite on the banks of Rani Nallah. It is a 2 kms trek that walks you into a mixed forest of pine, green maple and birch trees .
Chika to Balu Ka Ghera (Altitude: 12,000 ft)
On this day, the trek will begin from Chitka which will take you through grasslands and rocky paths to the next site. On the way you will witness grasslands which are covered with beautiful wildflowers post monsoon season. The trail further leads to a small stream of about 10 ft, with ice cold water. This stream needs to be crossed carefully as the rocks are slippery. So remove your shoes for a better grip and also getting yourself wet may ruin your further days. Moving along you’ll get to a flat area, covered with sand depositions. Now you are not too far away from your destination. Another half an hour walk will lead to your campsite. From here you can view the beautiful Bandarpunch peak of the Dhauladhar Range.
Balu Ka Ghera to Shea Gohru (Altitude: 12864 ft)
After breakfast and packed lunch at 7 a.m you will leave for “Shiya Gohru”. Today’s half way will be a stone and a bit climbing and you will reach “Hamta Pass Top” within 3 hours of camp. After the top, Shia Gohru will remain completely descended, which is a little risky, Trek begins to surround the pool of water to enter the partially dried Himalayan river bed. The climb is all the way from Hampton. As you cross, you enter Lahaul region and the change in scenes is very the opposite. The path is completely downhill from the pass. After some walk you will be able to see the “Shia Gohru” camping site in the direction of the flow of the river. Here you have to cross the river which is very cold. This river is born from Hamta Glacier. After crossing this river you will reach the camp. It will be the coldest night in the camp.
Shea Goru to Chhatru (Altitude: 13,943 ft.)
An early trek starts today so as to compensate the time by taking a sightseeing road trip to The Chandrataal lake. The trail will be upto Chhatru today which is the last campsite. There is a stream flowing by your campsite which needs to be crossed. You must cross the river in the early hours of the day as the water level will be low at this time of the day. The ice-chilled water will almost freeze you but the experience will be mind blowing. There will be a night halt at Chhatru campsite.
Drop Manali Volvo Bus Stand .
On the last day, you will have your breakfast at Chatru campsite. Vehicles will be arranged for trekkers accordingly that will take you back to Manali, a 4-5 hours drive from Chatru. A halt for lunch will be taken somewhere in between. (The food is exclusive of trek cost).
Inclusion:
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners during trek (VEG). No breakfast on the rst day of the tour and no lunch and dinner on the last day of the tour
All meals are included from lunch the first day through Breakfast on the last day
Use of trekking poles and Microspike Crampons if necessary
Qualified with Basic Mountaineering Course and Advanced Mountaineering Course
Each of the Trek Leaders has decent first aid knowledge, Local Guide.
Hi-end, well maintained sleeping Bags, toilet tents, dining tents ,dome tents and other equipment etc.
Entrance fees and national park permits
Emergency equipment including a company-issued first-aid kit
From pick up point to base village/point, Transport is been provided in small vehicles or MUV’s to ensure safe ride.
Exclusion:
Any other Royalty, Environmental Fee, Tax or similar Levy that the Govt. or any competent authority may impose on trekkers choosing to do this trek.
Porter to carry personal luggage.
Any Private Expenses
Trekking shoes and Clothing
Staff tip
Photography accessories like cameras etc.
Advisory:
Consult your family physician before visiting Himalayan High-altitude region, get some idea about your fitness and take their advice seriously to improve fitness level for this region.
Many Travel operators suggest some medicines to help your body adapt / acclimatize on such altitudes but some contents of the medicine may or may not be suitable for your body and result in allergic reaction, a situation none of us want to go through.
While all the above-mentioned locations are covered during the trip, weather conditions and prevailing circumstances may always influence the order of the above-mentioned route. With over a decade of us operating in this remote region, and with our trips remaining as organic and responsive to the vagaries of nature as possible, our itineraries remain flexible and adaptive.
