Bhrigu Lake Trek 4 Day Tour (Himanchal)

Bhrigu Lake Trek 4 Day Tour (Himanchal)

Trekking to high altitude glacial Lakes in itself is quite adventurous and manages to catch the interest of every hiker.Usually these high altitudes lakes are difficult to reach and needs days of hiking and crossing difficult terrains,before the sight of the lake can be cherished. But all these tough complications can be kept at bay with the beautiful 

Bhrigu Lake Trek in the upper Kullu Valley based in the eastern side of the famous Rohtang pass in Himachal Pradesh.This is ideal weekend hiking trip promising loads of entertainment for both beginners as well as experienced hikers.Nestled at an altitude of 14,000 ft the Bhrigu Lake Trek offers fascinating natural vistas and breathtaking views of snow clapped mountains,lush meadows ad verdant rich forests.

Day 1: From Manali drive to Gulaba and trek to Gulaba Meadows camp
• Altitude: 10,300 ft
• Drive to Gulaba, 22 km, approx one and half hours
• Gulaba is on Manali Rothang pass road
• Trek to Gulaba Meadows, 3 km, approx 1.5 hr
• Meeting time at Manali at 12pm to reach Gulaba camp site by 5:00 pm
• Start trekking to Gulaba Meadows at 3:30 pm, steep ascent throughout the trail
• Accommodation in tents

Day 2: Gulaba to Rola Kholi
• Altitude: 12,500 - 10,300 ft
• 6 km trek, approx 4 hours
• First 1.5 hours is steep ascent and then gradual ascent till campsite, via Kolang Nallah
• The trail passes through virgin forest (silver oak, cedar and birch trees) with views of Manali & Solang
• Carry enough water from Gulaba camp, first water point is 20 before Rola Kholi
• Hot lunch at camp site
• Accommodation in tents
• Peaks spotted: Mt. Hanuman Tibba and the Seven Sister peaks

Day 3: Rola Kholi to Bhrigu Lake back to Rola Kholi
• Altitude: Bhrigu Lake at 14,000 ft
• 10 km trek, approx. 8 hours
• Start early in the morning
• Steep ascent till Brigu Lake for approx. 5 km
• Mixed rocky and snow trail
• Trek along with the bhrigu Lake stream
• Packed lunch on the way and Hot snakes at camp site
• Accommodation in tents
• Peaks:- Indrasen, Deo Tibba and Hanuman Tibba

Day 4: Rola Kholi to Gulaba drive to Manali
• 6 km trek, approx 3 hours
• Easy and mostly descending
• Carry 2 litres of water from Rola Khuli
• Reach Manali by 2pm to 3pm