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7 Days
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Manimahesh Parikrama Trek is a scenic trek full of spirituality in Himachal Pradesh. It is a religious and sacred place for Hindu People. The lake is a high-altitude lake situated at 4,080 meters (13,390ft) very close to the Manimahesh Kailash Peak in the Pir – Panjal Range of the Himalayas in Chamba District. Pilgrims across the country come to this lake to do the yatra.
Manimahesh lake is considered a very religious and pilgrimage trek is undertaken during the month of August/September corresponding to the month of Bhadon according to the Hindu Calendar on the eighth days of the New Moon Period. The pilgrim is also called Manimahesh Yatra.
There are many places on the way to Manimahesh that as Dhancho waterfall, Gauri Kund. Gauri is the name given for Parvati, the wife of Lord Shiva. It was believed that Parvati used to take used to baths in this lake and only ladies are allowed. No one has ever been able to scale mount Manimahesh and it remains a mystery to human eyes.
Manimahesh Parikrama Trekking is a route that takes via the Kugti village and back to Gauri Kund and Dhancho. This also covers the famous temples of Kartikeya Swami and Chaurasi temples. The trip starts and ends in Pathankot.
The nearest airport in Kangra is in Gaggal which is at a distance of 180 km & the nearest railway station is in Pathankot in Punjab. Amritsar airport is more connected to major cities of India. Bharmour is well connected with Pathankot through the road.
We recommend you to land at IGI Airport, New Delhi and take a train to Pathankot Cantt. Railway Station and start your journey with Team Heaven Riders India by road to Bharmour. Bharmour is the town nearest to Manimahesh, where you can find proper accommodation for the night.
Best Time: July to September
Duration: 7 days, 6 nights
Max Altitude: 4,710 meters | 15,050 ft.
Pick/Drop: Pathankot Cantt. Railway Station
Difficulty: Moderate
Age group: 18-60
Trek: 38 km | complete trek
• Altitude: Bharmour 7,000ft
• 6am: Piks up from Pathankot Cantt Railway Station
• 175 km | 7-8 hours' drive from Pathankot
• Route: Pathankot - Chamba - Bharmour
• Stay in rooms, Travel/Transportation, dinner included
Our team will welcome you at Pathankot in the morning. Before starting the journey for Manimahesh Parikrama Trek. The place is blessed with historical architecture. We will be exploring the historical town of Bharmour.
The Chaurasi temples are a pure class of Himalayan heritage. The tranquil town is famous for its 84 temples. You can also visit Bharmani Devi Temple. Enjoy the scenic views of Bharmour and nearby snow-clad mountains.
Dinner and overnight stay in rooms.
• Altitude: Kelang Vajir/Kartik Swami temple 10,958ft
• Drive to Kugti, 2 Hours
• Breakfast & Trek to Kartik Swami Temple
• 5 km trek one side, gradual ascent
• locally Kartikeya Swami known as Kelang Vajir
• Temple dedicated to son of Lord Shiva
• dinner & overnight home stay at ancient village Kugti
• Breakfast, Taxi, Lunch, Dinner, stay in Kugti, Trek Lead, Guide Included
Early morning transfer to Kugti village, start the trek with from Kugti which acts as a passage to enter Lahaul. The trail is gradual and witnesses the beautiful landscapes of Lahaul, spend time and head back to Kugti. Overnight stay will be at Kugti.
Dinner and stay at Kugti homestay/camps.
• Altitude: Shepherd Camp 3,150m
• Trek 6 km, 6-7 hours
• Breakfast at Darotu
• 6 am start trek
• enough water enroute, carry biscuits & rain suit
• Route: Kugti - Darotu - Shepherd Camp
• Stay in camps, breakfast, lunch & dinner, Trek Lead & Guide Included
Note: Be on time.
• Altitude: Alyas Base Camp 3,850m
• Trek 5 km, 6-7 hours
• Breakfast
• 7am start trek, packed lunch
• enough water enroute, carry biscuits & rain suit
• Route: Shepherd Camp - Alyas
• Stay in camps, breakfast, lunch & dinner, Trek Lead & Guide Included
Follow trek leader's guidelines.
• Altitude: Dham Godi, Jot Pass 4,710m
• Trek 12km, 8-10 hours
• 4am breakfast, start the trek early & packed lunch
• carry water at least two litres per person, no water source enroute
• Route: Alyas - Dham Godi/Jotnu Pass - Kamal Kund - Manimahesh
• Stay in camps, breakfast, packed lunch, dinner, Trek Lead, Guide included
After a part over moraine, an evident trek in snow, though well-trodden. Be careful on the trail, steep ascent up to Dham Godi/Jot Pass, descent to Kamal Kund. Overnight stay at Gauri Kund campsite.
• Altitude: Bharmour 7,000 ft/
• Down hill Trek 14 km, 5-6 hours
• Visit Manimahesh lake
• Start trek at 8 am, breakfast & lunch enroute
• enough water enroute, carry rain suit
• 14 km drive to Bharmour takes 1 hour
• Be careful on slopes, descent got slippery after rain
• Stay in rooms, breakfast, lunch & dinner, Trek Lead & Guide included
Be careful while descending to Hadsar, path might be slippery.
• 6am Breakfast
• 6:30 am start drive to Pathankot
• Route: Bharmour - Chamba - Pathankot, Drop at Pathankot Railway Station.
• Breakfast, Taxi/Travel included
From Bharmour, taxi will drop you off by 4 pm at Pathankot Cantt Railway Station. Plan your further travel accordingly. Services ends here.
Note: we recommend you to have a buffer day to deal with bad weather, rain, snowfall, road block, landslide, etc. Buffer day is not included in the package.
For Manimahesh Parikrama Trek, you must have to carry both original & copy of valid Govt. Id (any of Passport/Aadhar card/Driving License), Visa (Foreign Nationals), NOC form (Filled by participant), Medical Certificate (signed by a registered MBBS doctor), 2 passport size photos, Insurance (optional) and submit them to Trek Leader at Bharmour on day 1.
Registration is mandatory for Manimahesh Parikrama.
Girls safety is important to us. Our entire mountain staff & guides are extremely trust worthy. Many solo woman travelers trek with us so there's no worry about it. We would advise all to take care of your belongings.
Your load will depends on the things that are packed by you in the bag. An average trekker carry between 8-10 kg of weight with clothing’s, cameras, energy bars, dry fruits, water bottle etc. Be advise you pack light. carry essential items only.
Backpack Off-loading/Personal Porter option available on extra cost. Please ask while bookings.
There will be three to four persons accommodating in one tent. If you want tent for One or Two, please ask while bookings. Customization available on extra cost.
We serve nutritious Indian vegetarian food. Jain food also available on request please ask while bookings.
No you won’t find any charging point. You have to carry a power bank to charge your phone & digital camera.
Toilet tents would be there at campsite. Basically, we use dry toilets which is one of the best way to answer nature call in the wilderness.
Dry toilets means, we dig a pit and keep mud & shovel so once you are done with your business you can cover it up using mud. It is the most hygienic way. You should carry toiletries as we mentioned in the things to carry/essentials.
At room stay, western toilets will be available as per the property.
Manimahesh parikrama trek is challenging trek we advise you to come with a good physical fitness. In any case of any emergency our mountain staff is skilled and trained for such situations held at high altitude.
Our team always carry first aid kit, oximeter and portable oxygen with us and in any emergency we'll rescue the trekker till the road head. All of the costs of rescue/evacuation, hospitalization is to borne by the trekker. All and all it is your/trekkers responsibility to get a certified medical fitness document before coming for the trek, which certifies that the trekker is fit for the trek.
We advise you to obtain an valid insurance.
We at HRI believe in the concept of Small batches' that improves quality & focus. Maximum 15 members of group strength that helps trek leader to get connect all members. For private groups there's no limit of group size.
If you want to go only with your own group, private group customization available.
Good trekking shoes are the most important part of the Manimahesh Parikrama Trek, so you have to be very careful before buying them. Always buy 1.0 extra size for better results. You can buy trekking shoes from Decathlon which includes brands like Quechua.
No, absolutely not. Smoking & Liquor is strictly not allowed during the trek. This causes dehydration on higher altitude which is an invitation to Acute Mountain Sickness. We recommend you not to take such things along with or you would be disqualified and sent back to road head in between of the trek.
Trek preparations are already done previously. We will be offering you any alternate trek or voucher having similar value for money in case of natural calamities. Please read Cancellation policy. Bookings amount is Non-Refundable in any case.
In case of non-completion/cancellation of trek due to weather conditions, Govt or Administration Restrictions, Strike or any other reason beyond our control there won't be any refund.
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