BHRIGU LAKE TREK 2021 (Grassland Trek in Himachal )

Trek Overview

• Location – Old Manali
• Trekking Distance: 26 km
• Maximum Altitude:14,000 ft
• Bhrigu Lake Trek Difficulty Level :Easy To Moderate 
• Trekking Gradient : Steep ascent throughout the trail
• Landmarks : Gulabha, Rola Kholi, Panduropa,Vashisht

About Bhrigu Lake:

Bhrigu Lake is the high altitude glacial lake at the height of 14,100 ft. It is said that thousand year ago, Maharishi Bhrigu used to meditate near this pristine lake & hence it is named after him. The beauty of the lake is different in every season, In winters it is frozen, In the early summer you will find small glacial pieces floating in the lake and in summer & spring the lake becomes blue and keep on changing its color every hour of the day. 

About the Bhrigu Lake Trek:

The Bhrigu Lake trek is classified as a trek of moderate difficulty. You start from an altitude of 8,530 ft at Gulaba and you reach the highest point of the trek at 14,009 ft. On this trek you will get the unparalleled breathtaking views of Seven Sister Peaks, Deo Tibba, Indrasan, Hanuman Tibba, the outstretched Pir Panjal ranges, the rich line of oak and cedar forests, fascinating green lush meadows, enthralling carpeted alpine flooring and the gushing streams along the meandering trail, the scenic vistas of the region is absolutely captivating which also makes the trekking experience overwhelming.

SHORT ITINERARY

Manali – Gulaba – Raulikholi (6 km uphill)
Raulikholi – Brighu Lake – Raulikholi (10 KM)
Raulikholi – Gulaba – Manali ( 6 km downhill )

DAY 1 MANALI – GULABA – RAULIKHOLI (6 KM UPHILL)

Your trekking trip to Bhrigu Lake starts from Manali. You will be picked up from Manali and we will start our road journey to Gulaba, which is located on the Rohtang-Manali highway. After reaching there, begin your trek towards your first campsite, Raulikholi which is situated at the base of Bhrigu Dome peak. The campsite is also famous for its large green meadows. In winters these meadows
become skiing slopes.
The initial trek is through pine forests which leads to the vast green meadows of Rauli kholi. From the campsite, you will have magnificent views of Pir Panjal ranges of Himalayas, Hanuman Tibba and other snowcapped peaks. After reaching at the campsite, we setup our camps and relax. Dinner and overnight stay in camps.

DAY 2 RAULIKHOLI – BRIGHU LAKE – RAULIKHOLI (10 KM)

Wake up early and after breakfast, we will leave for Bhrigu Lake. The trek to Bhrigu lake from Rauli Kholi is steep all the way except the initial stretch. While trekking, you will be walking over the mountain ridge and getting some amazing views of Manali valley. After reaching the lake, enjoy the views and have your packed lunch.
Later, we start our trek back to Raulikholi, which will be our campsite for the day. Enjoy the sunset.
Dinner and overnight stay at camps.

DAY 3 RAULIKHOLI – GULABA – MANALI ( 6 KM DOWNHILL )

This will be your last trek day. After breakfast, we will start our downhill trek to Gulaba by retracing the same route which we take while ascending. The downhill trek will be easy but can be slippery during rainy season. We will reach Gulaba by afternoon and then drive back to Manali.
Trip Ends.

INCLUSIONS / EXCLUSIONS

Inclusions
Trek Guide , porters /mules ( for camping equipment), cook, helpers.
Tents , Sleeping Bags Mattress.
Transportation to and from trekking point .
All meals during the trek
Forest Permits / Tourist Permits / Camping Permits if any .
Everyday use utensils including lunch boxes , plates , mugs etc .
Medical kit.

Exclusions
Any expenses for optional activities or tickets, unless quoted in Inclusions. Insurance, Items of personal nature like porterage, tips, laundry etc
Any Entry Fees
Any additional expenses arising out of unforeseen circumstances like cancellation / roadblocks/landslides/ strike or any other natural causes out of human control or any emergency evacuation expenses.
Anything not mentioned in Inclusions
Any Kind of Expense for Loss / Misplaced / Theft of personal belongings.

Trek cost: ₹- 4700 per person.(Manali to Manali) (2N/3D)

CANCELLATION POLICY

• It is good to make your booking two months prior in advance. In the event of cancellation of any trek/adventure activity due to any reasons, it is compulsory to notify us in writing. Cancellation charges will only be effective from the date we receive your request in writing.
• If the trek is cancelled by us due to any reason (heavy snowfall, rainfall, natural disaster etc.) then the refund would not be initiated but you can go on the same trek another year.
• No Refunds applicable on cancellation 30 days before the commencement of the journey.
• In case of any natural calamity like landslide, heavy rainfall or by any means if the travelers get stuck for extra days anywhere apart from the accommodations and travel schedule mentioned in the above itinerary, the travelers will have to bear their extra expenses.
• The cancellation charges are as follows –
  (Bank charges deducted are not Refundable) :- Up to 30 Days – 90% cost is Refundable
  Between 21 to 30 Days – 50% cost is Refundable
  Less than 20 Days – No Refund
  (Refund is initiated within 7-8 business days
  

Booking Details:

For seat confirmation, advance payment of 50% of the trip cost via Net Banking/ Paytm/ Gpay/ Upi and remaining to be paid 4 Days prior to trip.
After the payment, you will receive a payment receipt from our end as a
confirmation.

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