Brighu Lake Trek
- Region – Himanchal
- Grade-Easy to Moderate
- Duration-2night 3days (3night/4days optional)
- Max altitude-4240m Nearest town- Manali
Brigu Lake is a prominent lake of Kullu valley, located right of Rohtang Pass. Its a most sacred lake in region. Near by villagers come here to take a holy dip in the lake. This is a very picturesque trek. It is enclosed by snow caped mountains, alpine meadows and panoramic view of upper Kullu valley. Best time to trek Bhrighu lake are mid May to mid July and August through October.
- Description
- Detailed Itinerary
- Inclusions
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- Terms and Conditions / Services / Booking information
Detailed Itinerary
- Day1-Manali to gulaba(1hour by veicle)trek to Kothi Thel(4hours trek). From Manali we drive 15km. up to Manali Rotang High way to the medow of Gulaba.The trekking trail start from here toward the Kothi thel.The trail ascend Eastward and climb through the dence forests of Deodarr and cross a small stream to the camp site of Kothi thel.Overnight at camp.
- Day2-Kothi thel to Brigu(trek time-5hours) Today we ascend toward the lake.We crossed a mountain stream and keep climbing till we crossed a mountain ridge beyond which lies the Mighty Brigu Lake.We reach the beautiful lake by the afternoon.To day we gain max altitude at Brigu lake (4240m).The view of the upper Kullu vally is stuninh here.
- Day3-Brigu to Vashist Thel to manali(time 7hours) Today we will move from Brigu lake to Vashist thel witnessing all the view of upper kullu valley and snow caped mountains.Today we crossed a small alpine medow and climb up to Vashist thel.On the trail we will pass through the Pandu Ropa(spiritual and mythologycal place),The paddy field of Pandvas,This day is a steep decend to the village of Vashist.The decend offer a great view of kullu valley.We walk through forest and slowly emerged into apple orchard and finaly reach the Vishest village.Here is a hot water spring.You can take a relaxing dip in it before moving toward Manali.
Extra Services:
Offloading charges: In case you want us to carry your backpack, the cost per bag is Rs 2000/ per bag. The maximum weight allowed is 10kg. Please note that only a proper trekking backpack will be allowed to offload. No trolly or suitcase will be allowed to offload. We strictly follow to adequately place the load on our ponies. The maximum weight on each pony will be 40kg as recommended by the Himanchal Tourism Department.
- Accommodation (camping) -
- Meals while on trek (non-veg)on demand -
- Trek equipment -Permit -First aid medical kit -
- Qualified mountaineering instructor, guide, cook and sporting staff. -
- Mules and porters -
- Transport Manali to Gulaba and Vashisht village to Manali
- Portage of personal bags during the trek
- (POrters/mules can be arange on extra charge to carrey personal bags)
- Cost of any kind of Travel Insurance.
- Any Expense of personal nature.