| Day 01 |
Manali-Naggar.
By Surface Transport. 30 minutes.
Explore Naggar - Roerich Art Gallery and Naggar
Castle. Begin trekking after lunch, about 2 hours
walk to the ancient village of Rumsu through thick
forests and meadows. Camp. |
| Day 02 |
Rumsu -Base of
Chanderkhani Pass 5-6 hours
A steep and later moderate climb through forests
of Oak, Pine and Deodar to the Chanderkhani ridge.
Excellent views of the surrounding mountains. Camp |
| Day 03 |
Chanderkhani
Base -Malana Village 7-8 hours
A long day but worth the effort. The climb to the
pass is not strenuous but the steep rocky descent
to Malana can be tiring. Great views of the Pir
Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges can be had from the
pass. Camp outside the village. |
| Day 04 |
Explore Malana
Village.
Malana is an unusual village set amidst the backdrop
of towering mountain peaks and relatively isolated.
Steeped in legend, one story has it that the inhabitants
are the descendants of lost soldiers from Alexander's
army. The people still believe in their own laws
and do not allow the use of leather within their
village. Today with a Hydel project close by development
is slowly creeping in. The architecture of the buildings
is distinct and so are the people. Evening return
to camp. |
| Day 05 |
Jari. 3 Hours
and another hour and a half back to
Manali by road transport. |
