Mountains HeightsMountains HeightsThe Bara Bhangal trek is one of the most challenging treks in the whole Manali region. The trek demands crossing of two passes at an altitude of 5000 m and hence the expeditors having a good sum of trekking endurance and prior experience in trekking and climbing to explore the remote village of Bara Bhangal and some of their undefined ranges.
Day 01: Manali- Lama Dugh
Day 02: Lama Dugh to Riyali Thach
Day 03: Trek from Riyali Thach to Kalihani Base Camp
Day 04: Trek from Kalihani Base Camp to Dhonku Thach
Day 05: Trek from Dhonku Thach to Dev ki Marhi
Day 06: Dev Ki Marhi- Dal Marhi
Day 07: Dal Marhi- Bara Bhangal Village
Day 08: Rest day at Bara Bhangal
Day 09: Trek from Bara Bhangal to Mardh
Day 10: Trek from Mardh to Palachak
Day 11: Palachak to Bir
Day 12: Departure From Bir
Accommodation: Hotel at Manali with Bed and Breakfast basis. While on trek dome/alpine tent, carry mat, kitchen tent, stool etc will be provided.
Transport: AC Volvo coach from Delhi – Manali and Manali to back. Tata Sumo/Toyota Qualis from Manali – Trek point and back.
Meals: at Manali only breakfast will serve. Trek: On the trek all meals will be provided. Meal will be mix of Indian, Chinese & Continental.
Porters: For carrying camping equipment, rations, vegetables and some amount of personal gear of the clients (one bag not weighing more than 15 kgs).
Transport: Professional local trekking guide & cook would accompany you.
Transport: Trekking fee
Transfer in Delhi
Any charges for carrying still/video cameras etc.
Alcohol, soft drinks, bottled water, beverages, etc.
Transfer in Delhi
Monument entry fee if any
Personal expenses like tips, telephone calls, laundry, etc.
Any meals/services not mentioned above
Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances like landslides, road blocks, bad weather, etc.
Travel insurance
Here is the detailed Itinerary for Bara Bhangal Trek
Altitude: 2050m – 3017m
Trekking distance: 4-5 hours, 12 km
Trail type: Followed by Hadimba temple
Water resources: There is one water supply point at school on the way. You must carry 2 to 3 liters of water.
Trekking difficulty: Difficult
Bara Bhangal Trek starts from Manali. We will all gather in Manali and obtain all the necessary licenses and proofs. As today’s journey is a long one, we will start it a little early in the morning. The road to Lama Dugh is covered with thick forests. You will see the true picture of different peaks in this journey such as the Deo Tibba, Indrasan, and Bara Shigri glaciers. You have to constantly move on steep slopes on this trail. After getting on a ridge, you will finally reach Lama Dugh campsite. Night stay is in tents on the first day.
Altitude: 3017m – 3400m
Trekking distance: 3 to 4 hours, 12 km
Trail type: Followed by Thanpri Tibba
Water resources: It is better to carry enough water for spending 3 hours
Trekking difficulty: Difficult
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.
Altitude: 3400m-4010m
Trekking distance: 5 to 6 hours, km
Trail type: Followed by Sighor
Water resources: It is better to carry enough water for spending 3 hours
Trekking difficulty: Easy
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 road is full of steep climbs, gushing streams and bushes, and trees. We will have to move through open meadows and walk on a steep road. 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.
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