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Malana Trek
Overview
This the most enchanting trek in the picturesque Kullu Valley moves through forests of pine deodar and rhododendron lush green valleys, remote villages and meadows overlooked by the mighty Malana glacier. We also explore beautiful Manali, visit architecturally distinctive city of Chandigarh and enjoy some sightseeing in Delhi.
Tour Highlights
- Trek through stunning forests and across Alpine meadows with fabulous views
- Panoramic vistas of the snow-capped Himalayas from Chandrakhani pass (3,660 meters).
- Malana village with its distinctive culture and customs.
- The hot springs at the pilgrimage town of Manikaran
- The enjoyable stay at Manali
- Amazing sculptures and interesting architecture at Chandigarh
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Day 1 - Arrive in Chandigarh. After clearing immigration and customs formalities; proceed towards the arrival hall, where you will be greeted by our office representative. He will assist you to the vehicle and transfer to the hotel
Overnight - Hotel
Day 2 - Morning, we drive to Mandi for overnight stay in hotel. ( 190 kms / 6-7 hrs)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 3 - This morning after breakfast drive to Manali via Kullu. The drive follows the route alongside the Beas River that flows through the Himalayan foothills. Check-in to hotel and afternoon free time to walk around and explore the Manali town. (107 kms / 3 ½ -4 hrs)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 4 - This morning after breakfast a short visit of Manali visiting Hadimba Devi Temple and Old Manali village. Or (Optional trekking from Old Manali to Solang Valley and return transfer by taxi to Manali.
Overnight - Hotel
Day 5 - Today after breakfast drive to Naggar Castle which is about 20 kms away from Manali, visit Roerich Art Gallery before the start your first day gentle ascending trek to Ramsu village. Overnight stay in Camp. (Walking 3-4 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 6 - Today trek will take you to Chandrakhani Base camp following the well-defined trail. You may see some flocks of buffaloes brought here by the local shepherds grazing on the lush grass pastures. The trek is going gradually up till you reach to your camp site. Overnight Camp. (Walking 4-5 hrs )
Overnight - Camp
Day 7 - This morning after breakfast the ascending trail will lead you to Chandrakhani pass the highest point on the route. Enjoy panoramic views of Dhauladhar range including Deo Tibba from the top. After spending some time on top continue trek which goes gradually down through a series of rock gullies, small alpine meadows and birch groves to a series of open meadows at Nagruni. Overnight stay in camp. (Walking 5-6 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 8 - Today the trek goes with some gradual descents and ascents to Malana Valley until you reach to Malana village which is an isolated village about 50 families who have their own language, customs, law and are governed by the village elders. Overnight stay in Camp. (Walking 4-5 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 9 - This morning a short exploration of Malana village before trail descents to Malana River you will cross the bridge and climb to Rasol Pass and enter to Parvati valley. Easy descent to Rasol village for overnight stay in a camp. (Walking 5-6 hrs)
Overnight - Camp
Day 10 - Today after breakfast an easy trek down to Parvati Valley and reach Kasol road head which is trek end point. A short transfer to visit Manikaran hot Spring before drive to Kullu. Overnight stay in Hotel (Walking 3-4 hrs / Transfer 45 kms / 2 hrs transfer
Overnight - Hotel
Day 11 - In the morning drive to Chandigarh once again and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free to explore this modern city the first properly planned city of India. Overnight stay in Hotel. (270 kms /7 hrs)
Overnight - Hotel
Day 12 - Tour Concludes after breakfast and departure transfer depends on international flight schedule. (If late flight departure optional Chandigarh sightseeing can be organised.
Tour Ends
Essential Information
Base Price Includes
- Accommodation on double/ twin sharing basis as per the itinerary.
- Daily buffet breakfasts included at hotels.
- Trekking camping which includes delicious food prepared by our professional experienced trekking chef, camp boys, tentage like imported sleeping tents, Kitchen /Mess tent, toilet tent, table , camp chairs or any other logistic expenses during trekking as
- Ponies to carry trekking stuffs and clients baggage.
- All transfers and sightseeing by a Private vehicle as indicated in the itinerary.
- Services of a local sightseeing guide during sightseeing and trekking as per the itinerary.
- Monastery Entrance Fees as per the itinerary at mentioned sights.
- Representative for assistance on Arrival /Departure.
- 24/7 assistance by our support team.
Base Price Does Not Include
- International / Domestic air fare.
- Any meal other than Breakfast unless specified.
- Any service or activity charges other than those included in the inclusions.
- Supplement Cost for festival period, long weekend or peak season.
- Entrance fee at monuments and National Parks.
- Unforeseen expenses that demand changes in the itinerary like natural calamities, changes in weather, road blockages, flight/train cancellations and any medical emergency or evacuations.
- Travel insurance and Visa
- Expenses of a personal nature- Staff Tips, Laundry, phone calls, soft or alcoholic drinks, excess baggage charges, camera and Video fee or any other expanses which are not mentioned in above inclusion list.
- Oxygen Cylinder facility for high altitude
- All government taxes as applicable.
More Information
We head north from Delhi to the green Kullu valley, first stopping in the charming market town of Mandi and then through to the heart of the valley at Manali. Well known as a hippie hangout back in the 1970s, these days Manali is a major centre for all kinds of outdoor activity adventures, from trekking and skiing to paragliding and whitewater rafting. The town itself is interesting, too, with the 16th-century Hadimba temple and some lovely old houses along its winding streets.
Before hitting the trail, we’ll also visit Naggar castle, a stunning old fort, and an art gallery dedicated to the work of Russian avant garde artist Nikolai Roerich, who lived here in the 1930s and 40s. His cottage marks the start of the trek. It’s a moderate ascent up to Ramsu village with its lovely old wooden houses, and on through beautiful forests and then meadows to reach Chanderkhani base.
Chanderkhani pass, at 3,660 metres the high point of the trek, offers spectacular views of the snowcapped Himalayas and the Malana glacier. The trail then descends to the ancient village of Malana. Starkly distinct from surrounding villages in culture and customs, the people here are believed to be the descendants of Alexander’s lost armies. Malana has its own representative administration, considered to be the oldest continuity of a democratic system in the world. After another picturesque pass (Rasol) with more great views, and a lovely descent through lush forests, the trek comes to an end in the pilgrim town of Manikaran, popular for its therapeutic sulphur springs.
For something completely different, our next stop is Chandigarh, the city on the Punjabi plains famous for its modernist Le Corbusier architecture and the extraordinary sculptures at Nek Chand’s Rock Garden. From here it’s back to Delhi for some enjoyable sightseeing.
