Kullu is way off 40 km from Manali. An open valley shaped by the Beas River among Manali and Larji. It is well known for temple, huge and lovely superb hill. What one can’t miss in Kullu are the apple plantations and the many adventure sports from rock climbing to paragliding to mountaineering to bicycle safari. Travellers cherish Kullu for its beautiful scenes, adventure activities and the lovely climate that the town keeps up all the all year.
There are enormous number of treks in Kullu and Manali. So these towns are beginning stage for different treks. Treks and outings to a part of the celebrated traveller places from Kullu are Manikaran, Manali, Malana, Kheer Ganga, Kangra, Great Himalayan National Park, and the community of Kasol. Another fascinating activity with regards to Kullu is to go to the celebration of Dussehra here. Dissimilar to the one-day festivities regular wherever else, Dussehra in Kullu continues for seven days.
1. Chandrakhani Pass:
Chanderkhani pass of the Kullu valley lies a little bunch of around 200 stone rooftop houses comprising a town called Malana. At a rise of 3660 M, the Chandrakhani Pass is the most magnificent and quiet goal in the Kullu valley. Its supreme culture and the temple of Jamlu recognize the town. The town has a flawless arrangement of organization with a higher and lower court guided by the soul of town god Jamlu. Malana stands apart as a self-ruling independent unit whose occupants guarantee Greek family. A few anecdotes about the town called “a little Greece,” this town in the inside of the Himalayas is its engineering, language, venerate ceremonies and independent regulatory framework.
The remarkable geological area of Malana has empowered it to save its biodiversity and it is a natural safe house. As indicated by the folklore, the Chandrakhani Pass was a habitation all the Gods of Kullu, who later were conveyed to their places by the solid breezes here. This trek is the customary method for arriving at the secretive town of Malana before the way to Malana was built. It proffers an amazing perspective on the Deo Tibba peak, the Pir Panjal and the Parvati Mountains. The trekking experience here is the best among the other brilliant treks in Kullu.
Duration:
4-6 days
Temperature:
20C
Ideal Time:
Mid June to early October.
Level:
Moderate difficulty
Itinerary:
Day 01: Manali – Naggar – Rumsu – Ganachalani (15 kms, 5-6 hrs) OR Reach Rumsu
Day 02: Ganachalani – Celanti (12 kms, 4-5 hrs) OR Rumsu to Naya Tapru
Day 03: Celanti – Chandrakhani Pass (3650 mts) – Dadru (15 km, 6 hrs) OR Naya Tapru to Chandrakhani to Chaklani
Day 04: Dadru – Malana (8 kms, 2-3 hrs) OR Trek back to Rumsu
Day 05: Malana – Jari (20 kms, 4-5 hrs)
Day 06: Jari – Manali (6 hrs drive)
2. Prashar Lake:
One of the most unique places in Himachal Pradesh, Prashar Lake is a crystal clear water body and is a bit floating island that keeps moving and changing its position at ordinary intervals situated around 50 km north of Mandi, with a three-storied pagoda-like temple dedicated to the sage Prashar. The lake is at the elevation of 2730 m above ocean level with dark blue waters and holds a position there. Limited by powerful Dhauladhar extends in Kullu Valley, the spot is with a spiritualist appeal. It is encompassed by snow-bested pinnacles and looks down on the quick streaming waterway Beas. The temple was built in the thirteenth century by Raja Bank Sen of Mandi in the respect of the Rishi and its development goes under the light of a dubious legend. There is a drifting island in it, and its actual depth is hazy.
Folklore accepts that Pandavas formed the lake, on their way after Mahabharata with Deity Kamrunag to discover the best spot for their instructor, Dev Kamrunag and he loved the segregation of this spot that he chose to remain here for a lifetime. On his solicitation, Bheemsen shaped the lake by pushing his elbow and lower arm on the pinnacle of the mountain. During the stormy period, tall cedar trees would fall into the lake to vanish. Today confidence from all religions of individuals brings them here. As a contribution, people toss cash, silver coins and gold into the water. Likewise, when you finish the trek to Prashar Lake, you will have heart loaded up with lot of lovely perspectives on Dhauladhar, Pir Panjal, and Kinnaur mountain ranges. Away from the hustle, this is the spot to go on the off chance that you look for isolation, quietness, and terrific vistas.
Duration:
2-3 days
Temperature:
Mercury drops down to -9* during winters and goes up to 23* during summers.
Ideal Time:
December and mid-march and mid April to may
Level:
Easy in summers and springs. However moderate in winters
Itinerary:
Day1: Mandi – Panarsa(60 Kms) – Jwalapur (25 Kms) OR Mandi – Prashar Lake Via Baggi Village
Day2: Jwalapur – Trek to Prashar Lake (8Kms) OR Prasher Lake -Mandi Via Baggi Village
Day3: Trek back to Jwalapur – Mandi (85 Kms)
3. Bhrigu Lake:
Bhrigu Lake trek is a crown in the gem of Manali the travel industry, as the high elevation lake trek with the undulating spread of snow-capped glades with quiet and the peaceful surroundings allures many to take off for this great trek. At an elevation of 12,000 ft. one gets a magnificent perspective on the lavish green glades. The course twisting through the Oak and Rhododendron timberlands, Birch, grazing meadows and panoramic views of the snow-clad peaks is the feature of this trek. The lake additionally gives an all-encompassing perspective on Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar mountain go. Many pinnacles transcending 6000 m like – Deo Tibba, Indrasan, Shikar Beh, Makar Beh and Friendship can are visible from the lake.
Trip Duration:
5 days
Temperature:
The day temperature is between 13*C-18*C and in the night it can drop to -7*C.
Ideal Time:
Bhrigu Lake trek can be undertaken between May – August. During this time the region is warm and pleasant. In July – September the region receives heavy rainfall and landslides may occur.
Level:
Moderate. Bhrigu trek requires some measure of acclimatization, and physical wellness. Trekkers ought not have any infirmities.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Reach Manali by morning/noon – Lodge/Guest house. In the late afternoon you may visit Jogini falls. (well defined road, but consider getting a local guide) OR Manali to Moridugh (2900mts) (3/4 Hours).
Day 2: Drive to Kulang village –30 min – Trek to Moridugh – 7 Km – 4/5 hours. OR Trek to Bhrigu Lake (4200 m, 5-6 hours trek).
Day 3: Trek to Tenta via Panduropa – 6 Km – 4/5 hours. OR Trek back to Kulang Village & Drive to Manali (3/4 Hours).
Day 4: Trek to Bhrigu Lake and decent to camping ground above Gulaba – 12 Km – 7/8 hours.
Day 5: Trek down to Kothi – 8 Km – 4 hours – drive to Manali – 1 hour.