Trek To The Source Of River Beas With The Best Of Manali
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Trip Overview
Join us on this 6-day trip to Beas Kund , a majestic, high-altitude glacial lake located in the Dhauladhar Range of the mighty Himalayas. Besides being a sacred place for the Hindus, Beas Kund is the mouth of the River Beas as well. Before the trek we'll go on an acclimatization hike through the ancient village of 'Soil' and experience the culture and cuisine of the Kullu Valley. On a guided tour after the trek, we'll explore the 'not to miss' attractions of Manali with options of paragliding to get the bird's eye view of the valley or try the highest zipline in the country.
Enjoy spectacular views of the nearby Shitidhar, Ladakhi, Friendship and Hanuman Tibba peaks. Trek through one of the most alluring trails in the Kullu region. See the Pir Panjal Range up close and follow the path of the river Beas.
Trek starts from Solang Valley, which boasts of some of the best skiing slopes in India and is the starting point of many treks in Himachal Pradesh. Although it sounds challenging, this trek is suitable for people of most age groups who have a reasonably good fitness level. No prior trekking experience is required to join in. For more details about this trek, please read the itinerary.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Manali - Explore Soil
Comfortable rooms at the basecamp
The participants will de-board the Bus at ‘Patlikuhl’, 14 kms short of New Manali Bus stand. From this pick-up point, the guests will be driven to our Base in Haripur, near Manali. After refreshments and breakfast hike 2 hrs to ‘the Kkoott’ - Himalayan Jungle Lodge in Soil, the oldest village of this valley. Unwind at Himalayan Jungle Retreat located in a massive orchard by the stream on the edge of the forest. After lunch explore surrounding or go angling if you like. Return back at base to chat with the team over bonfire and dinner.
MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Haripur – Solang – Dhundi
4 hours Camping
Drive to the Solang Valley, up to the Dhundi Road Link, after breakfast. This is the starting point of the first leg of the trek. Apart from being the starting point of most treks in Himanchal Pradesh, Solang boasts of some of the best ski slopes in India.
Gradually ascend from the valley floor following the Beas. Cross the river to the other side and reach Dhundi. A quaint, little mountain hamlet that has nothing to offer save scenic beauty and calmness, Dhundi is an alpine meadow full of wild flowers. Set up your camp in this place for overnight stay.
MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Dhundi – Bakarthach
4 hours Camping
A 6-km-long trek takes us over loosely held boulders and moraines at places. Climb up to a scenic campsite in the pastures of Bakarthach, a high-altitude meadow. These enchanting meadows are very popular pastures for the Gaddis – a hardy, nomadic tribe of shepherds. It’s easy to find flocks of sheep grazing peacefully in this pastoral idyll. These sun- and wind-swept meadows will be a feast for your eyes.
MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Bakarthach – Beas Kund – Bakarthach
4 hours Camping
An early start to the day and a short climb up the ridge through Bhoj Patra will get us to Beas Kund. Bhoj Patra gets its name from the fact that the area has a lot of bhoj patra (birch) trees.
Spend some time in the glacial tarn of Beas Kund – the source of one of the major rivers of North India. Legend has it that Sage Vyas, the author of the great epic Mahabharata, meditated here. After a full-day tour of the area around Beas Kund, head back to Bakarthach in the evening.
MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Bakarthach – Solang – Manali – Vashisht - Haripur
4 hours comfortable rooms at the basecamp
Start your downhill trek to Solang after breakfast. On reaching there, board the vehicle waiting for you to travel to Manali. for those who are upto it we'll go for a nice refreshing bath in the hot sulphur springs in Vashisht.
Explore the charming town of Manali and visit Hadimba temple, Manu temple etc before heading back to the base.
MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Haripur - Manali - Departure
4 hours
Now that your trek has finally come to an end, you can start the day at a leisurely pace. Travel to Manali in the afternoon. Explore the town. Spend your day at one of the numerous cafes in the area before heading to the bus stand to catch your evening bus to Delhi.
*optionally you can also try paragliding or ziplining
MEALS
- Breakfast
Included
- Stay at DA Base - Mountaineerz in comfortabe rooms on a 3 persons per room basis
- Pick up and drop off service provided from the Patlikuhal Bus Stand, 16km away from Manali City
- Stay in comfortable alpine/dome tents on a 3 persons per tent basis
- All meals during the trek
- Services of a qualified lead guide and experienced local assistant guides
- Cooks and helpers
- All camping arrangements and permits
- All transportation as per the itinerary in local cars and off-road vehicles
- All applicable taxes
Excluded
- Cost of porter for your persoal stuff
- Any form of insurance: we recommended you have an insurance policy
- Cost of rescue, evacuation, hospitalization, etc
- Expenses of purely personal nature, like laundry, phone/fax calls, tips to drivers, guides, any beverages.
- Any expenses that arise due to a change in itinerary and increase in the number of days because of unforeseen events like landslides, roadblocks, flight cancellations, bad weather, illness, etc
- Optional activities like paragliding, angling, rafting, etc
Good to Know
PAYMENT
A deposit of 10% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 45 days prior departure. For any bookings within 45 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We advise to take out Travel Insurance to cover for any unforeseen circumstances. Bookmundi recommends World Nomads' travel insurance.
OTHER PRACTICAL INFORMATIONIn case you are travelling in your own car/rented vehicle, we suggest you arrive directly at DA Base - Mountaineerz, located in Haripur (around 16 km from Manali on the Naggar Road), the day before the start of the trek.Participants are expected to have a reasonably good fitness level. Trekking programs in the Himalayas do not always run exactly according to the schedule. Allow for long, unplanned days or early camping due to changes in the weather or similar causes.All participants are recommended to have a travel insurance that covers trekking and wilderness travel. Wear shoes and clothes you are comfortable in and do not forget waterproof jackets and warm clothing. Please take care to carry back non-biodegradable waste like plastic instead of getting rid of it on the trekking route.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Manali - Explore Soil
Comfortable rooms at the basecamp
The participants will de-board the Bus at ‘Patlikuhl’, 14 kms short of New Manali Bus stand. From this pick-up point, the guests will be driven to our Base in Haripur, near Manali. After refreshments and breakfast hike 2 hrs to ‘the Kkoott’ - Himalayan Jungle Lodge in Soil, the oldest village of this valley. Unwind at Himalayan Jungle Retreat located in a massive orchard by the stream on the edge of the forest. After lunch explore surrounding or go angling if you like. Return back at base to chat with the team over bonfire and dinner.
MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Haripur – Solang – Dhundi
4 hours Camping
Drive to the Solang Valley, up to the Dhundi Road Link, after breakfast. This is the starting point of the first leg of the trek. Apart from being the starting point of most treks in Himanchal Pradesh, Solang boasts of some of the best ski slopes in India.
Gradually ascend from the valley floor following the Beas. Cross the river to the other side and reach Dhundi. A quaint, little mountain hamlet that has nothing to offer save scenic beauty and calmness, Dhundi is an alpine meadow full of wild flowers. Set up your camp in this place for overnight stay.
MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Dhundi – Bakarthach
4 hours Camping
A 6-km-long trek takes us over loosely held boulders and moraines at places. Climb up to a scenic campsite in the pastures of Bakarthach, a high-altitude meadow. These enchanting meadows are very popular pastures for the Gaddis – a hardy, nomadic tribe of shepherds. It’s easy to find flocks of sheep grazing peacefully in this pastoral idyll. These sun- and wind-swept meadows will be a feast for your eyes.
MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Bakarthach – Beas Kund – Bakarthach
4 hours Camping
An early start to the day and a short climb up the ridge through Bhoj Patra will get us to Beas Kund. Bhoj Patra gets its name from the fact that the area has a lot of bhoj patra (birch) trees.
Spend some time in the glacial tarn of Beas Kund – the source of one of the major rivers of North India. Legend has it that Sage Vyas, the author of the great epic Mahabharata, meditated here. After a full-day tour of the area around Beas Kund, head back to Bakarthach in the evening.
MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Bakarthach – Solang – Manali – Vashisht - Haripur
4 hours comfortable rooms at the basecamp
Start your downhill trek to Solang after breakfast. On reaching there, board the vehicle waiting for you to travel to Manali. for those who are upto it we'll go for a nice refreshing bath in the hot sulphur springs in Vashisht.
Explore the charming town of Manali and visit Hadimba temple, Manu temple etc before heading back to the base.
MEALS
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Haripur - Manali - Departure
4 hours
Now that your trek has finally come to an end, you can start the day at a leisurely pace. Travel to Manali in the afternoon. Explore the town. Spend your day at one of the numerous cafes in the area before heading to the bus stand to catch your evening bus to Delhi.
*optionally you can also try paragliding or ziplining
MEALS
- Breakfast
Included
- Stay at DA Base - Mountaineerz in comfortabe rooms on a 3 persons per room basis
- Pick up and drop off service provided from the Patlikuhal Bus Stand, 16km away from Manali City
- Stay in comfortable alpine/dome tents on a 3 persons per tent basis
- All meals during the trek
- Services of a qualified lead guide and experienced local assistant guides
- Cooks and helpers
- All camping arrangements and permits
- All transportation as per the itinerary in local cars and off-road vehicles
- All applicable taxes
Excluded
- Cost of porter for your persoal stuff
- Any form of insurance: we recommended you have an insurance policy
- Cost of rescue, evacuation, hospitalization, etc
- Expenses of purely personal nature, like laundry, phone/fax calls, tips to drivers, guides, any beverages.
- Any expenses that arise due to a change in itinerary and increase in the number of days because of unforeseen events like landslides, roadblocks, flight cancellations, bad weather, illness, etc
- Optional activities like paragliding, angling, rafting, etc
Good to Know
PAYMENT
A deposit of 10% is required when booking this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 45 days prior departure. For any bookings within 45 days of departure, the full tour amount will be charged upon booking.
TRAVEL INSURANCE
We advise to take out Travel Insurance to cover for any unforeseen circumstances. Bookmundi recommends World Nomads' travel insurance.
OTHER PRACTICAL INFORMATIONIn case you are travelling in your own car/rented vehicle, we suggest you arrive directly at DA Base - Mountaineerz, located in Haripur (around 16 km from Manali on the Naggar Road), the day before the start of the trek.Participants are expected to have a reasonably good fitness level. Trekking programs in the Himalayas do not always run exactly according to the schedule. Allow for long, unplanned days or early camping due to changes in the weather or similar causes.All participants are recommended to have a travel insurance that covers trekking and wilderness travel. Wear shoes and clothes you are comfortable in and do not forget waterproof jackets and warm clothing. Please take care to carry back non-biodegradable waste like plastic instead of getting rid of it on the trekking route.