Tour overview

Tour Type: Trek

Grade: Easy to Moderate (Good for beginners)

Altitude: 4268 Metres

Duration: 7 – Days, 6 – Nights

Meal Plan: Day – 1 and Day – 7 on M.A.P basis at the hotel (breakfast and dinner only), rest all days all three meals provided

Accommodation: Twin sharing at hotel, Twin sharing tent during the trek.

Packing List for the trekkers.

  1. 2 synthetic undershirts
  2. 2 long-sleeve shirts
  3. 3 t-shirts
  4. 2 pairs of pants (suitable for current weather)
  5. 1 pair of thermal wear (optional)
  6. 4 pairs of socks
  7. 1 pair hiking boots
  8. 1 pair sandals (for wearing when not hiking)
  9. 1 waterproof windbreaker
  10. 1 heavy jacket.
  11. 1 raingear – ponchos can drape over your pack and save you the expense of a waterproof pack cover.
  12. hat & beanie
  13. fleece jacket
  14. Sunscreen
  15. Paper soaps/ Hand Sanitiser/ Insect repellent
  16. Rucksack 50/ 60 litres
  17. Water Bottle
  18. Torch/ Batteries
  19. Sunglasses
  20. Personal toiletries
  21. Personal medicine.

NOTE:  Itinerary is subject to change due to enough accumulation/ volume of snow on the trek at higher camps and other natural calamities & circumstances.

Included

  • Hotel Accommodation in Manali.
  • Twin sharing 2 men tent
  • Sleeping bag
  • Mattress
  • Qualified guide
  • Transportation
  • Ponies or porters
  • Full board camping

Not Included

  • Personal Insurance
  • Personal Toiletries
  • Entrance fee at any temple
  • Personal medicine

DAY 1 - ARRIVAL AT MANALI CHECK INTO THE HOTEL (M.A.P BASIS).

On arrival at Manali, you will be received at the City Bus Stand and transported to the hotel. Freshen up and breakfast. After a good rest will leave for Manali for sightseeing/necessary shopping for trek/strolling in the market/acclimatisation, return to hotel pack up for the next day. There will be short briefing about the trek. Dinner and retire for the night. Breakfast and dinner are on board. Lunch is personal.

DAY 2 – MANALI – PRINI – CHIKKA (3100MTS.) 3 to 4hrs.appx.

After breakfast at hotel we drive to the village Sethan (at 10.00 am), a settlement belonging to the Khampas tribal group. See the Panduroppa on the way, a paddy field cultivated by the mighty Pandavas, listen to the mythological stories of Mahabharat from our guides and start the day’s trek. It is an easy 3 hrs trek and reach the camp for hot lunch. Stay overnight.

DAY 3: CHIKKA - BALUGEHRA (3700MTS.) 5 to 6hrs.appx.

Today is going to be a long day. We start the day with early breakfast and walking along the Hampta stream with gradual incline. We will be crossing few nalhas over the bridge and later cross it where they may not have bridges (walk through the chilly river). Reach Balugehra and camp overnight.

DAY 4 – BALUGEHRA - HAMTA PASS – SHEA GHORU. (4268 MTS.) 6 TO 7 HRS.

After early BF we start the day with a gradual climb which eventually steepens as we get closer to the pass, we also cross a stream on the way. From the top of the pass one can have the majestic view of the Mt. Inderasan (6220mts.) Mt. Deotibba (6001mts.) After crossing the pass, we enter the Spiti valley, reach Sheaghoru and camp overnight.

DAY 5: SHEA GHORU – CHATRU - CHANDERTAAL. 5 TO 6 HRS.appx.

The day starts with crossing a stream and walk downhill till we reach Chattru, about 4 hrs trek and from there drive by a car (1 hr) to the camp. We will visit the Chandertaal lake. Camp overnight.

DAY 6: CHANDERTAAL – MANALI. 5 HRS.

After breakfast, drive to Manali (pack lunch) and check into the hotel. Rest and freshen up. Dinner on board at the hotel.

DAY 7: MANALI – DEARTURE FOR DELHI.

After the Breakfast, you are free to move around in the city or visit nearby places. Buses to Delhi are at around 4.00pm.