Himachal Pradesh's Bara Bhangal Trek

Quick Info:

• Trip Location: Manali
• Pick-up Point: Mall Road Manali
  
• Drop-off Point: Bir Bus Stand or Dharamshala Bus Stand
• Trekking distance:  30km
• Maximum Altitude: 16,070ft
  
• Temperature: 4┬░C to 18┬░C
  
• Bara Bhangal Difficulty Level: Difficult
  
• Railway Station: Joginder Nagar Railway Station, 166 km from Manali is the closest railway station 
  
• Airport: Bhuntar Airport, Kullu

About the Bara Bhangal Trek:

• Bara Bhangal trek will provide you the hazard to discover the amazing Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal tiers and offer you the excellent possibility to end up acquainted with the old-fashioned and far-off the tradition of the nearby living withinside the villages withinside the valleys. You will traverse thru Indrasan and Bara Shigri glacier. We trek thru Lama Dough crossing Thanpri Tibba, Base of Kalihani Pass, Devi ki Marhi, Dal Marhi, and in the end the vacation spot is Bara Bhangal.
• The first day of the 11 days may be taking you thru the thick forests however gives you the wonderful perspectives of more than one peak in the space and the alpine plateau studded with a thick boom of alpine flora withinside the closing leg. 360-diploma perspectives of Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal Ranges may be received from Kahani.
• The trails then undergo the Ravi River and the extensive deodar wooded area encircling it and Bara Bhangal is a massive village withinside the valley with lovely surroundings. From Bara Bhangal, the paths will visit March crossing the massive by skip Thamsar and different unavoidable forests of birch and pine and additionally the untouched Thamsar glacier. The glimpses of Kangra Valley from the pinnacle of Thamsar will percentage a few extra strengths to perform the venture of finishing the trek with the maximum thrill.

About the Bara Bhangal:

• Bara Bhangal Trek is confined to humans skilled in journeying withinside the rugged backcountry and with the stable knowledge of trekking and camping. One of the extra difficult routes, it takes one from the plush inexperienced Kullu valley to the stark landscapes of the Bara Bhangal range. But for the problem taken, it's miles a fruitful trek for the individuals who are searching out remoted and in-tune-with-nature routes.
• As you attain the summit to witness the glorified visuals supplied via way of means of the peaks will make you observe that every one of the struggles have been well worth and that they were paid off properly. Indrasan, Deo Tibba, Hanuman Tibba, and lots of extra are the wonderful individuals of surroundings you'll see from the pinnacle of Bara Bhangal. The horizon on the farthest enriches the moments you spend right here treating your eyes with more than one serene perspective.
  

Quick Facts About Bara Bhangal Trek:

Bara Bhangal Trek Itinerary

Day 1 - Manali - Lama Dough (3017m) Duration: 4 hours

• The Bara Bhangal Trek is into thick forests even though there may be no water factor after departing from Manali.
• As you end every steep climb, the wonderful perspectives of various faces of Indrasan, Deo Tibba, and peaks of the Bara Shigri glacier come to you.
  
• In the closing leg, the course turns to the proper and you'll be traversing thru the ridge horizontally and entering the campsite on an alpine plateau studded with a thick boom of alpine flora.
  

Day 2 - Lama Dough - Riyali Thach (3400m) Duration: 3 hours

• The top won on this day is about 1 km.
• The trek is thru a steep ridge beneath Thanpri Tibba (4000m).
  
• From this factor, you'll get the wonderful glimpses of Manali, located at the left financial institution of River Beas,, and the entire top Kullu valley with exclusive colorings specifically discovered in a few seasons.
  

Day 3 - Riyali Thach - Base of Kalihani Pass (4010m) Duration: 6 hours

• This day is an extended day to your Bara Bhangal trekking.
• You will continue over open meadows,, to begin with after which may be observed via way of means of a steep descent to a stream.
  
• Cross it and watch the course maintains a steep climb for approximately 3 hours until you arrive at the camp, at the bottom of the Kalihani Pass.
  
• Capture the perspectives of Deo Tibba and Indrasan peaks from the campsite.
  

Day 4 - Base of Kalihani - Devi ki Marhi (3850m) through Kalihani Pass (4725m) Duration: 8 hours

• Today may be an extended and difficult day with a steep climb to the by skip crossing a stretch of scree, a moraine, and the Kalihani glacier.
• Spend a while on the by skip to get a top-notch 360-diploma view of putting glaciers, the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar tiers.
  
• A steep descent throughout some other glacier and 4 lovely glacial lakes will convey you to the camp on the gaddi campsite of Devi ki Marhi.
  

Day 5 - Devi Ki Marhi - Dal Marhi (3900m) Duration: 6 hours

• Today, firstly, you'll move over the Kalihani Nullah and descend into the oak and birch forests.
• Most of course then is flat with few ups and downs.
  
• Wind up the day by crossing a steep climb earlier than you arrive on the Dal Marhi campsite.
  

Day 6 - Dal Marhi - Bara Bhangal (2882m) Duration: 6 hours

• Continue your trek via way of means of passing the lovely Ravi river merging into the deodar wooded area, to the most effective massive village withinside the valley, Bara Bhangal.

Day 7 - Bara Bhangal

• This day may be spent resting at Bara Bhangal. Explore the village and surrounding areas. Bara Bhangal is remoted and infrequently visited. Members of the Gaddi tribe inhabit it.

Day 8 - Bara Bhangal - March (3830m) Duration: 5 hours

• Resume your trek with a climb closer to the subsequent massive by skip, Thamsar. The path finishes up thru pine, deodar, and birch forests with mountain streams to interrupt the monotony.
• The campsite at March is close to the bottom of the Thamsar glacier.
  

Day 9 - March - Plachak (2721m) through Thamsar Pass (4878m) Duration: 7 hours

• You are welcomed to some other day full of steep ascents over moraine, scree,, and glacier.
• The climb is damaged via way of means of a small lake simply beneath the skip.
  
• From the pinnacle of Thamsar, take a look at the plush Kangra valley. On the opposite aspect of the skip, it is steep, lengthy descent until you attain the campsite at Plachak, properly beneath the tree line.
  

Day 10 - Plachak - Rajgundha (2440m) Duration: 3 hours

• Now, you're rewarded with the very best day of the trek which has trails which might be flat and smooth, passing thru pine forests with many mountain streams.
• The valley widens and also you get super perspectives of the open Kangra valley.
  
• The campsite is simply after the small village of Rajgundha.
  

Day 11 - Rajgundha - Billing (2310m) Duration: 4 hours

• Another smooth day of strolling thru the pristine pine forests over a smooth and extensive tune until you arrive on the wooded area visitor residence at Billing, the cease of the trek. A car will select out you up at Billing and drop you at Bir or Dharamshala.

Know Before you go for Himachal Pradesh's Bara Bhangal Trek:

• The climatic conditions at high elevations differ from those on the lowlands; allowing enough time to acclimate to high altitudes.
• To have a safe and enjoyable trekking experience, follow the instructions given by the trip leader or instructor.
• During this journey, alcohol and other intoxicating substances are not permitted.
• Trekking at night is not recommended.
• If you're not sure if you're fit to go on the journey, talk to your doctor.
• During the hike, bring along some basic medicines and a first-aid kit.
• The journey passes through an environmentally friendly zone; trash at local sites or campsites is not encouraged.
• The following items are not included in the package:
• Any meals while on the road
• Personal Charges