| Day 01 |
Starting early we
trek out of Manali and climb up the western hillside
towards the meadows of Lamadugh through meadows
and forests with the Manalsu stream flowing down
below. Camp overnight. |
| Day 02 |
The trail climbs
steadily through thinning forests and we get great
views of the Pir Panjal range of mountains. We reach
our next campsite at Riyali, just above the tree
line by early evening. |
| Day 03 |
Today's walk involves
a steep climb towards the base of the Kaliheyni
Pass. This pass is normally snow clad around the
year but it's relatively easy to walk across. The
trail is full of scree and moraine and walking can
be a bit tiring. Camp below the pass. |
| Day 04 |
Rest day at the base
of the pass. |
| Day 05 |
We climb up towards
the pass and crossing over Kaliheyni Pass (4725
metres) we descend through meadows to our streamside
camp at Donku Thach. |
| Day 06 |
The walk is pleasant
as we continue along the valley with green meadows
and wild flowers. We reach our next camp at the
small grassy patch of Lambapar. |
| Day 07 |
Today's walk again
is an exceedingly pleasant one with magnificent
views of the towering mountains of the Pir Panjal
ranges. By afternoon our next camp is reached at
Dhalmarhi. |
| Day 08 |
Leaving early our
destination is the far flung village of Bara Banghal.
The walk is along grassy hillsides and we reach
this legendary shepherd's village by afternoon.
Camp outside the village near a stream. |
| Day 09 |
Rest day at the quaint
village of Bara Banghal. |
| Day 10 |
Leaving the village
we now head south across the hills towards the base
of the Thamser Pass. The walk is pleasant and the
climb can be a bit tiring but the beautiful views
make up for this. Camp at the base. |
| Day 11 |
A steep climb through
forests and we reach the top of the pass. Stopping
awhile here to take in the unforgettable views we
cross over the Thamser Pass (4570 metres) and a
steady descent takes us to Pannatu our next campsite. |
| Day 12 |
Our walk is along
a roaring river and through thick forests to the
tiny settlement of Palachak. Camp overnight. |
| Day 13 |
Passing several villages
enroute we head towards the small village of Billing
in the district of Kangra. Billing is also well
known for its annual paragliding and hang
Gliding competitions. We reach our campsite near
the village of Billing by evening. |
| Day 14 |
The walk leads downhill
through lush green forests to the Tibetan settlement
of Bir, which is well connected to Macleodgunj the
capital of the Tibetan Government in exile - our
final destination. From here you can take buses
to either Manali or Delhi. |
