BARA BHANGAL TREK (4704 Mts.)

Duration:                  13 days
Season:                      July to September
Region:                      Kullu -Manali, Bara Bhangal & Dharamshala
Grade:                        Moderate to strenuous
Maximum altitude:  4704 Mts.

This is a challenging trek for the people who are seeking an isolated adventure and natural beauty in its abundance. The trek starts from lush green Kullu valley and winds through the beautiful meadows, streams, pastures and the forest of Oak, Deodar and Conifer.

Crossing the first pass Kali Hani 4670 Mts. makes your muscles strong enough to descend down to the most remote village of Kangra District “Bara Bhangal”.

The trail now continuous over moraine, scree and walking on glacier to 4704 Mts. high Thamsar pass. The first glimpse of the lush Kangra valley relaxes you after a steep climb and descends down to the valley through the pine forests of Billing, the end point of the trek. The vehicles take you to Bir or Dharamshala.

The Itinerary

Day 01: Manali (2050 Mts.)
Arrive  Manali, Check-In a hotel.  Acclimatization and preparation for the trek.
Day 02: Manali - Lamadugh (3017 Mts.) 4/5 Hrs.
The trek starts from Manali through a thick forest of pine and oak. It is an uphill walk to the beautiful meadow of Lamadugh.  Camp at Lamadugh.

Day 03: Lamadugh – Riyali Thach (3400 Mts.) 5/6 Hrs.
Traversing below the Khanpari tibba ridge and it provides some magnificent views of upper Kullu valley and Manali town.

Day 04: Riyali Thach - Sangohar (3800 Mts.) 5/6 Hrs.
An ascent on to the mountain pastures of Sangohar at the base of Kalihani pass (4670 m). The view from the camp is magical & mystical.

Day 05: Sangohar – Kalihani Pass ( 4670 Mts. ) – Dhanko Thach (3900 Mts.) 6/7 Hrs. The landscape changes while ascending and after crossing few snow sections reach at the Kalihani pass (4670 Mts.) Descending from the Pass and negotiating the moraine we approach to the mountain pastures before arriving to Dhanko Thach.

Day 06: Dhanko Thach - Lamba Padao (3150 Mts.) 4/5 Hrs.
A gradual descend down the valley which takes us to the campsite at Dhanko Thach.

Day 07: Lamba Padao - Soony (3000 Mts.) 5/6 Hrs.
Initially a gradual ascend on beautiful meadows before entering to the forest.  Thereafter the trek passes through the deep gorges and crossing over a wooden bridge leads to the camp site.

Day 08: Soony - Bara Bhangal (2540 Mts.) 5/6 Hrs.
Descend down to  Bara Bhangal a tribal village inhabited by shepherds.

Day 09: Bara Bhangal – Marhi-_base of Thamsar pass (3500 Mts.) 6/7 Hrs.
Initially a steep ascent through the forest which leads to a beautiful meadow at the bottom of Thamsar pass (4704 m).

Day 10: Marhi – Thamsar pass ( 4704 Mts. ) - Panihartu (3600 Mts.) 6/7Hrs.
Climb up to Thamsar pass  having a majestic view of Dhauladhar range of Himalaya and then  descend down from the pass to the campsite.

Day 11: Panihartu - Raj Gundha (2850 Mts.) 6/7 Hrs.
Descend down through the forest to the small village of Raj Gundha.

Day 12: Raj Gundha –Billing -  Bir (2000 Mts.)
Descend continuous up to Billing which is the most famous hub for paragliding. The trek ends here.  Overnight at hotel in Bir.

Day 13: PROGRAMME CONCLUDES AFTER BREAKFAST