6 Day Bhrigu Lake Adventure Camp In Manali India
Trip Overview
A small open pasture surrounded by the forests of pine, rhododendron, and birch at an altitude of 9000 ft is a lovely place at Mountain Adventure Campsite. On one side, there is a deep gorge of the holy water of Jogini fall and on the other side a catchment area. On the top of the mountain, there is Bhrigu Lake which is said to be the meditation ground of maharishi Bhrigu according to Hindu mythology.
Highlights
- Adventurous activities like rappelling, rock climbing, river rafting, and river crossing.
- High attitude camping in the mountains
- Trekking up to 14000 ft to Bhrigu lake
- Trek to Jogini waterfall
- Sightseeing to Hadimba temple, Vashishat hot springs, mall road Manali, and clubhouse.
*Season: – From April 20 to June End & Sept 20 to Nov 15.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Base Camp
Arrive by forenoon at the Apple Orchard Campsite. It will be used as base camp before you venture into high mountains. After the completion of check-in formalities, you’ll get a brief about the surroundings. After lunch, you’ll go for adventure activities like rappelling, rock climbing, and river crossing on the rock field by the river side. The instructor will demonstrate and tell you about the techniques for safe practice. Late in the evening, you’ll come back to the Apple Orchard campsite for overnight stay.
Day 02: Trek to Jogini Waterfall and Sightseeing in Manali
Start your day with delicious breakfast and trekking up to enchanting attraction - Jogini Falls. This place is bliss for nature lovers and photo fanatics. From here you’ll start trekking to Vashisht village which is a prominent tourist attraction in Manali. This place is famous for its temple and hot water springs. You’ll spend time sightseeing and have an outdoor lunch. You’ll be picked from Manali mall road by taxi for the campsite.
Day 03: Trek to Mountain Adventure Camp
Leave in the morning for Mountain Adventure Camp after two days of acclimatization at Apple Orchid Camp. It will take 3 hours to reach Mountain Adventure Camp. You’ll be welcomed with a hot lunch. You can explore the surroundings. In the evening there will be a campfire and overnight stay in alpine tents.
Day 04: trekking to Bhrigu Lake
Start your day a little early with breakfast and leave for Bhrigu Lake. Explore a panoramic view of the Manali valley and all the famous peaks like Hanuman Tibba, Shitidhar, friendship peak, etc. It is an excellent trek for photography. After reaching Bhrigu Lake, you’ll spend some time there exploring the surroundings and thereafter come back to the Himalaya base camp trek for overnight stay.
Day 05: Trek to Apple Orchard Camp
Today you’ll start trekking back to Apple Orchard Camp from the mountain base camp. You will reach AOC by afternoon. Here you’ll have lunch and free time to rest after the two days of trekking. Stay overnight in the camp.
Day 06: River Rafting and Departure from Manali
It is a free day. You can depart after lunch. You may opt to do river rafting near Kullu after leaving Manali.
Included
- All the pickup and drop off services during the trek
- All meals except for breakfast on arrival day and dinner on departure day
- Accommodation in tent four sharing
- Sleeping bags, blankets, and trekking mattresses
- Back up transport for 2 days
- Guide for 5 days
- Adventure activities like rock climbing, river rafting, rappelling, and river crossing
- Qualified adventure instructor
- Campfire on 3rd and 4th day
Excluded
- Insurance cover
- Medical evacuation
- Any other expense not mentioned in the included section
- Personnel expenses and sightseeing which is not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any expense which arises due to unforeseen circumstances like roadblocks, bus delay, landslide, etc.
- GST 5% Extra
Good to Know
Food
Vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) will be provided three times a day during the trek. Breakfast will be offered on the day of arrival and dinner on the day of departure. Meals are freshly cooked and nutritious.
Accommodation
Accommodation is comfortable and available on four sharing basis. You’ll get sleeping bags or trekking mattresses with a blanket.
Cancellation Policy
- If you notify in less than 30 days from the starting date of the program then, you’ll get 50% refund.
- If this notice will be less than 15 days, there will be no refund.
- There will be no refund in case you’re not able to complete the program due to any reason.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Base Camp
Arrive by forenoon at the Apple Orchard Campsite. It will be used as base camp before you venture into high mountains. After the completion of check-in formalities, you’ll get a brief about the surroundings. After lunch, you’ll go for adventure activities like rappelling, rock climbing, and river crossing on the rock field by the river side. The instructor will demonstrate and tell you about the techniques for safe practice. Late in the evening, you’ll come back to the Apple Orchard campsite for overnight stay.
Day 02: Trek to Jogini Waterfall and Sightseeing in Manali
Start your day with delicious breakfast and trekking up to enchanting attraction - Jogini Falls. This place is bliss for nature lovers and photo fanatics. From here you’ll start trekking to Vashisht village which is a prominent tourist attraction in Manali. This place is famous for its temple and hot water springs. You’ll spend time sightseeing and have an outdoor lunch. You’ll be picked from Manali mall road by taxi for the campsite.
Day 03: Trek to Mountain Adventure Camp
Leave in the morning for Mountain Adventure Camp after two days of acclimatization at Apple Orchid Camp. It will take 3 hours to reach Mountain Adventure Camp. You’ll be welcomed with a hot lunch. You can explore the surroundings. In the evening there will be a campfire and overnight stay in alpine tents.
Day 04: trekking to Bhrigu Lake
Start your day a little early with breakfast and leave for Bhrigu Lake. Explore a panoramic view of the Manali valley and all the famous peaks like Hanuman Tibba, Shitidhar, friendship peak, etc. It is an excellent trek for photography. After reaching Bhrigu Lake, you’ll spend some time there exploring the surroundings and thereafter come back to the Himalaya base camp trek for overnight stay.
Day 05: Trek to Apple Orchard Camp
Today you’ll start trekking back to Apple Orchard Camp from the mountain base camp. You will reach AOC by afternoon. Here you’ll have lunch and free time to rest after the two days of trekking. Stay overnight in the camp.
Day 06: River Rafting and Departure from Manali
It is a free day. You can depart after lunch. You may opt to do river rafting near Kullu after leaving Manali.
Included
- All the pickup and drop off services during the trek
- All meals except for breakfast on arrival day and dinner on departure day
- Accommodation in tent four sharing
- Sleeping bags, blankets, and trekking mattresses
- Back up transport for 2 days
- Guide for 5 days
- Adventure activities like rock climbing, river rafting, rappelling, and river crossing
- Qualified adventure instructor
- Campfire on 3rd and 4th day
Excluded
- Insurance cover
- Medical evacuation
- Any other expense not mentioned in the included section
- Personnel expenses and sightseeing which is not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any expense which arises due to unforeseen circumstances like roadblocks, bus delay, landslide, etc.
- GST 5% Extra
Good to Know
Food
Vegetarian meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) will be provided three times a day during the trek. Breakfast will be offered on the day of arrival and dinner on the day of departure. Meals are freshly cooked and nutritious.
Accommodation
Accommodation is comfortable and available on four sharing basis. You’ll get sleeping bags or trekking mattresses with a blanket.
Cancellation Policy
- If you notify in less than 30 days from the starting date of the program then, you’ll get 50% refund.
- If this notice will be less than 15 days, there will be no refund.
- There will be no refund in case you’re not able to complete the program due to any reason.