BHRIGU LAKE


Close enough to habitation, yet in a secluded, lush green dale, the Bhirgu Lake is at an altitude of 4235 metres. It lies east of the Rohtang Pass and is about 6 km from the village of Gulaba. The shores of this clear water lake are visited regularly by the people of the area and are held sacred to 'rishi' Brighu.

SEASON: Mid May - October

MAX. ALTITUDE: 4235m

NUMBER OF DAYS: 5 days

TREK GRADIENT: Easy

Day 01: The participants arrive in Manali.

Day 02: Manali - Rohtang - 14 Mod (3250m)
The first day will be spent acclimatizing and visiting Rohtang Pass. On the way back, you will be dropped at the camp at 14 Mod, the starting point of the trek.

Day 03: 14 Mod - Ravalikoli (3750m)
Duration: 5 hours

On the first day of the trek, the trail ascends gradually and will take you above the treeline with fabulous views of the entire Manali valley and peaks like Hanuman Tibba, Makarbeh, Shikharbeh among others.

Day 04: Ravalikoli - Bhrigu Lake (4235m) - Theli (3500m)
Duration: 7 hours

The trail initially gradually ascends before a short steep climb to the lake. Early in the season, the path also has snow patches. Take time off at the lake to soak in the 360 degree view. Local customs do not allow for camps to set up at the lake, so you will descend down to the camp at Tehli, a gaddi campsite which is almost at treeline.

Day 05: Theli - Vashisht (2600m)
Duration: 4 hours

The last day of the trek is a steep descent through pine forests into the village of Vashisht that is famous for its hot water springs, ideal for a bath after the trek. Head back to Manali by evening.

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