40 Kms away from Kullu to the north, Manali is situated near the end of the valley on the National Highway leading to Leh(Ladakh).The landscape is breath taking as all around it is outlined against horizon. One sees well defined snowcapped peaks, the Beas river with its clear water meandering through between the town on the one side and on other side are deodar and pine trees, tiny leveled fields and fruit orchards.
Manali is like an oasis, which attracts all the thirsty travelers to it. All types of tourists, adventurers, nature lovers wildlife lovers anthropologists historians, cameramen, poets, writers, religious people, explorers, peace lovers, anglers, skiers and river rafters are attracted to Manali and it fulfills the desires to all. Everyone returns happy because 'This is where the odyssey begins'

Our trekking routes

Beas Kund Trek (4 Days)

Region: Upper Kullu Valley - Manali-Solang Valley Duration: 3Nts/4 Days Best months: May, June, till mid July, September and October Highest Altitude: metres Grade: Moderate.
The ancient Indians called the Beas River as Vipas or Arjiki. Which the ancient Greeks called it as Hyphasis. The current name Beas is regarded as formed from Vyas, Who is the author of the Mahabharata, the great Indian epic. However some scholars in himachal Pradesh call this river Vipasha.
Beas kund – Beas so named after rishi(saga) Beas. Kund is in Hindi means Tiny Lake. This tiny lake of Beas Kund is situated at higher and upper valley of sollang.Which is the heart of winter and summer games in Manali.
It is an ideal base camp for the climbing nearby peaks like shiti Dhar, Friendship and Ladakhi Peak. The west side of Beas kund is magnificient peak of Hanuman Tibba(5990mts.) which acrose through the small pass of above this lake.

The Base of Deo Tibba Trek – 6 Days

The Base of Deo Tibba Trek - 6 Days This well defined trail leads out of the ancient Jagatsukh village once the capital of the Kullu kings through thickly forested hillsides of Oak and Deodar, sprawling lush green meadows carpeted with a myriad variety of wild flowers and herbs, and glistening streams towards the base of the Deo Tibba Mountain. You are also treated to spectacular views of the upper Kullu valley besides the mountains of the Pir Panjal ranges.

The Malana Traverse- 5 Days

Malana is a mysterious village. Its inhabitants' roots are said to be traceable to the lost army of Alexander the Great. It is also a village that believes in its own law that deals with any crime or dispute. It was isolated till about 2 decades ago but has since experienced a number of visitors and travelers. Today although there is no road connecting it to the outside world well defined trails lead to it from the Kullu and Parvati Valleys.

The Bhaba Pass Trek – 6 Days

This trek is approached from the Pin Valley in Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. We drive up to the Mud Village in Pin Valley from Manali crossing the two mountain passes of Rohtang and Kunzum. At first the trail traverses a barren landscape but after crossing the Bhabha Pass at 4866m, the landscape is transformed into lush green meadows, sparkling streams and thick forests of Pine and Deodar. The trek terminates at the village of Kafnu in the Kinnaur Valley. This trek can also be approached from the other direction via Shimla and Kinnaur terminating in Spiti's Pin Valley.

Pin Parvati Trek in to Pin valley – 12 Days

One of the most spectacular treks in the region, the trail at first is moderate in its inclines, but at later stages gets steep and can be a bit strenuous. Leading west from the lush green Parvati Valley beside the river of the same name, the trail ends at the base of the Pin Parvati Pass. From here there is no defined trail to the pass and beyond. One has to cross a glaciated patch and snow fields to the top of the pass and then descend into a large stretch criss crossed with streams. Here the terrain changes dramatically presenting you with views of rugged, barren mountains. The trek ends at the village of Mud in Spiti’s Pin Valley. The suggested months for this trek are August & September due to radical changes in weather conditions.

The Bara Banghal Nomadic Trail – 14 Days

Used for centuries by the traditional shepherds of the Kangra Valley – the sturdy Gaddis – to accompany their flocks to the higher grazing grounds, the trail affords excellent views of the Pir Panjal mountain range. Beginning from the Lamadugh Meadows due west of Manali, the trail crosses the Kalihaini Pass and then emerges through scree and moraine slopes into the lush green landscape of Kangra Valley. After reaching the quaint village of Bara Banghal the winter homes of these nomadic shepherds, we turn south to cross another pass the Thamser and finally reach the Tibetan Settlement of Bir from where we take surface transport to Dharamshala.

The Kinnaur Sangla trail over the Shibling Passl – 11 Days

This is a fascinating trek over the Shibling Pass in the Sangla Valley. The entire route is filled with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and goes through forests and meadows and fruit orchards with great views of the Kinner Kailash range and the Sangla valley from a few stops on the way. The trek is not very strenuous and can be done by reasonably fit persons. The best season for this trek is June to August.

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