MIYAR VALLEY TREK

Trekking distance: 110 km, Time taken: 3 to 4 hours, Trail type: Followed by Rambaugh circle, Water resources: You will get Sissu’s waterfalls on the way to Udaipur, Today, we will start our trekking journey from Manali. As it is going to be a tiring day, you have to be mentally and physically ready for some challenges. We have to start driving in the morning from Manali in a vehicle to reach Udaipur. Atal Tunnel is the only route where we can drive from Manali to Udaipur. On the way to Udaipur, we will get the sight of beautiful terrains, landscapes, and green areas. Lahaul is an epitome of beauty that you can explore on your journey. We will come across some of the most famous spots of Lahaul like Tandi and Triloknath Mandir. Driving through Kullu and Lahaul regions is a dream come true. You will see the giant River Chenab flowing freely between steel mountains and rocky areas. Apart from that, you will also view many kinds of crops such as lettuce and others. Sissu’s waterfalls will calm your mind with their stunning beauty. Tandi is the place from where the road connects to Leh Manali highway. You will also view the meeting point of Chandra and Bhaga Rivers. We will reach Udaipur around 4 pm. Today, we have to rest in our tents to get familiar with the local climate. Explore the local areas of Udaipur and click some pictures with your group. We will enjoy a beautiful and relaxing sleep in tents.

Trekking distance: 22 km, Time taken: 1 to 2 hours, Trail type: Followed by Khanjer, Water resources: You will find a stream at a distance of 3 km on this trek. Trekking difficulty: Easy to moderate, We will start our journey as usual in the morning from Udaipur. We have to drive from Udaipur to reach Shukto. The first place we will come across is Khanjer village after passing a suspension bridge. This village is situated at a distance of 31 km from Udaipur. Khanjer village has 13 villages. You will see 3 kinds of soil in this village. It also has different types of crops such as lettuce, tomatoes, and seed potatoes. Trekking near these farms gives you a unique lifetime experience. This region has a beautiful stream where you can fill your water bottles. You will come across many steep rocks on this route. After walking on these steep rocky areas, we will reach the Doksa campsite. We will spend the whole day at the Doksa campsite with the amazing views of Menthosa.

Trekking distance: 6 km, Time taken: 5 to 6 hours, Trail type: Followed by Thanpattan, Water resources: Carry water to fulfill your water needs as this route has limited resources of water, Trekking difficulty: Easy to moderate, Today, we have to take several descents in our journey. We will start to trek in the morning and pass some descents. Then we have to take an ascent and climb Stupa. On your way, you will see the changes in the colors of landscapes. It is an unforgettable sight for trekkers. After crossing a bridge, we will cross many Juniper Trees. After reaching the stupa, we have to continue to walk on this path to reach the Thanpattan region. This region is blessed with fat meadows and the Rocky Mountains. It is a lovely region with captivating landscapes and scenic beauty. After walking for some minutes, we will reach Tharang basecamp. Tharang has tree mountaintops that are viewable from Zardong. We will also get an opportunity to see the patch of purple fleece flowers. You will have to walk on several phases on this road. Our campsite for tonight is Yoling. It is again a stunning place with a stream. You can spend a beautiful evening with your friends and watch the magic of colors changing in mountains.

Trekking distance: 10 km, Time taken: 5 to 6 hours, Trail type: Followed by Yoling, Water resources: Carry water to fulfill your water needs as this route has limited resources of water, Trekking difficulty: Easy to moderate, We have to take a descent on our route. Then a climb will lead us to Stupa. From Stupa, we will see colorful landscapes in every phase. We have to travel downwards and cross a small bridge. After a descent, we will see numerous Juniper shrubs. We have to still travel downwards to the Stupa. After walking for 20 minutes, we will reach Thanpattan. This region begins from a stupa and includes the Rocky Mountains and flat meadows. After passing Tharang basecamp, we will reach Zardong. This region is famous for purple fleece flowers called Lupins. Zardong is our spot for spending the night. It is a wonderful place with mesmerizing nature and beauty.

Trekking distance: 8 km, Time taken: 5 to 6 hours, Trail type: Followed by Miyar Nala, Water resources: Carry water to fulfill your water needs as this route has limited resources of water, Trekking difficulty: Difficult , As we do on other days, we will start our journey in the morning. We have to walk for some time to reach Gompa Nala. This area will take us to the region of boulders and then to Miyar Nala. Today will be the most difficult day for all the trekkers. We have to walk on flat land and take a descent to reach a bridge. From this bridge, you have to climb on a steep slope to reach Gompa Nala. This area is surrounded by a shepherd’s house and a small water body. After taking a descent, you will come to a challenging portion. The route will take us to the boulder section. This section is very tough to pass because of the sharp edges at many points. You might feel tired while crossing this boulder section but the breathtaking views of the mountains will keep you fresh. We will take a descent to reach a flat area near the river. As you move forward, the valley opens its large arms. You will see many kinds of flowers on this trekking trail. We will reach Palpu within a few minutes. It is one of the best campsites to spend a lovely time in.

Trekking distance: 16 km, Time taken: 7 to 8 hours, Trail type: Followed by Thanpattan, Water resources: Carry water to fulfill your water needs as this route has limited resources of water, Trekking difficulty: Easy to moderate, Today, we have to walk across rivers and valleys. We will walk on a flat surface on this route. Chhudong region is located near the river. It is easy to cross this path for any trekker. After crossing the boulder section and cold stream, the trail becomes easier than before. You have to walk on any easy route. Now, you will get a flat path on this route. This road also has a boulder section with few water streams. You can fill your water bottles from these streams. We will reach the Palpu region. Palpu is a good campsite located near Castle Peak. It offers a gorgeous view of the valley.

Trekking distance: 14 km, Time taken: 7 to 8 hours, Trail type: Followed by Thanpattan, Water resources: Carry water to fulfill your water needs as this route has limited resources of water, Trekking difficulty: Moderate to difficult, Today, we will visit the snout glacier. After crossing the boulder section and a stream, we will reach an area of small meadows near icy lakes. This region is known as Kesar Yon chu. You have to walk for about 30 minutes from these lakes to reach Kesar Yon Chu. The snout is a lovely area where you can click some pictures. Then we have to take the same route that we took before. We will also come across 2 river crossings on our trekking trail. The Chhudong area is flat. Now, we will reach Gompa by taking numerous ascents and descents. After this route, we will reach Gompa Nala. The trek is finally over.

Trekking distance: 11 to 12km, Time taken: 5 to 6 hours, Trail type: Followed by Thanpattan, Water resources: Carry water to fulfill your water needs as this route has limited resources of water, Trekking difficulty: Easy to moderate, As it is the last day, we will start trekking from Doksa to reach Shukto. From Shukto, we will drive to reach Manali. We will take the same road that we followed at the beginning of the trekking trail. We will reach Manali by 2 pm. You can stay in Manali for seeing its true beauty