A short trek in the Kullu valley for those who are looking for a weekend getaway. The trek takes you to the high altitude lake of Rani Sui on the way to Kalihani Pass and Bara Bhangal. You also get some fabulous views of Manalsu glacier, Dhauladhar and Pirpanjal ranges including Hanuman Tibba, Deo Tibba and Rohtang Pass.
SEASON: May to End October
MAX. ALTITUDE: 3900m
NUMBER OF DAYS: 5 days
TREK GRADIENT: Easy – Moderately Challenging
Day 01: The participants arrive in Manali.
Day 02: Manali – Lama Dugh (3017m)
Duration: 5 hours
The climb is through thick forests but there is no water point after departing from Manali. As one gains height in this steep climb, the distinct views of different faces of Indrasan, Deo Tibba and peaks of Bara Shigri glacier open up. In the last lag, the path turns to the right and one traverses the ridge horizontally and enters the campsite on an alpine plateau studded with thick growth of alpine flowers.
Day 03: Lama Dugh – Rani Sui (3900m)
Duration: 3 hours
The height gain on this day is approximately 1 km. The trek is through steep a ridge below Khanpari Tibba (4000m). From this point, one can have a magnificent glimpse of Manali, situated on the left bank of River Beas and the whole upper Kullu valley, which appears swathed in the different colors of the season. The lake at Rani Sui is a small mountain tarn with 360 degree views of the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges.
Day 04: Rani Sui – Duddu Thach (3200m)
Duration: 4 hours
It’s a steady descent today through high altitude meadows and pine, maple, horse chestnut, walnut forests.
Day 05: Duddu Thach – Khaniyal (2300m)
Duration: 4 hours
Another day of continuous descent through dense pine forests. A vehicle will pick up at Khaniyal and drop us to Manali.
