India Trips Travel Guidelines
Very few people in our country have trekked in Lahaul. Hidden across the Rohtang Pass, which would remain closed through most of the year, the region was cut off for trekkers. But with the opening of the Atal Tunnel, came the possibility of trekking in Lahaul throughout the monsoons, when Lahaul is at its lushest best. In this remote region of Lahaul, a valley filled with flowers hangs quietly, escaping the attention of trekkers. The route to this valley alternates between remote mountain valleys, quaint villages, and flower beds dominated by the overwhelming presence of Himalayan orchids. This valley is Miyar Valley.
Itinerary
- Drive Distance: 140 km | Drive Duration: 5-6 hours | Pick up point: Beas Bridge, Manali
- Leave from Beas Bridge, Manali, at 8:00 am. Ensure you have your breakfast before reaching the pickup point. Drop off your cloakroom bag, collect your rentals, and offload if you have opted for it, at Khanjer base camp. You will meet your trek leader here.
- Valley Vegabonds will arrange transport from Manali to Khanjer. The cost for this pick-up is ₹1550. These are non-AC vehicles. Please pre-book your transport through the dashboard before your trek.
- Trek Distance: 9.2 km | Altitude Gain: 11,564 ft to 12,345 ft
- Easy-Moderate. Gradual climb through a series of switchbacks till Tharang.
- Trek Distance: 12 km | Altitude Gain: 12,345 ft to 12,667 ft
- Goes through the village route with farmlands on the right. You cross a river bridge and also come across a wide open field.
- Trek Distance: 12.5 km | Altitude Gain: 12,667 ft to 12,782 via 13,202 ft
- Start with a descent, followed by a steep section towards Stupa. After that the trail is gradual. Landscape frequently changes colour.
- Trek Distance: 12.5 km | Altitude Gain: 12,782 ft to 12,828 ft
- Trek Distance: 7.5 km | Altitude Loss: 12,828 ft to 12,270 ft
- Trek Distance: 7.5 km | Trek Duration: 5-6 hours | Altitude Loss: 12,270 ft to 6,730 ft via 11,564 ft
- Drive Distance: 140 km | Drive Duration: 5-6 hours | Drop off point: Beas Bridge, Manali
- Valley Vegabonds will arrange transport from Khanjer to Manali. The cost for this drop-off is ₹1550 (additional 5% GST). These are non-AC vehicles. Please pre-book your transport through the dashboard before your trek.
- You will be reaching Manali by 7 to 8.00 pm
NOTE: It is mandatory for trekkers to carry a copy of their photo ID for entry at forest check posts on the trek.
NOTE: On the trek, you will be staying 2 in a tent on all days.
NOTE: We have a cloakroom facility at the base camp for extra luggage. Anything beyond that is chargeable at Rs 500 per luggage. Do not leave behind any valuables in the cloakroom.
Inclusions
- Connection to Yourself: In a world that rarely slows down, the trek’s remote setting offers a chance to disconnect. Valley Vegabonds Trek Leaders, backed by their facilitation training, help you look inward and build a deeper connection with yourself.
- Connection to Nature: All Valley Vegabonds Trek Leaders are trained naturalists, skilled in delivering insightful storytelling sessions on the natural elements you see on the trek.
- Connection to Others: The trek is designed to foster teamwork, turning strangers into a close-knit group through shared challenges and meaningful experiences.
- Stay in Swiss tents at the exclusive Valley Vegabonds Community Campus. The campus features the vibrant Café, as well as dedicated breakout areas for relaxation and mingling.
- Stay in our sturdy four-season tents (two trekkers per tent) built to withstand harsh weather and provide comfort in all conditions.
- A dedicated kitchen team prepares fresh, wholesome meals that are designed, keeping the requirements of a Himalayan Trek in mind. All meals from lunch at Manali on Day 1 to Breakfast at Chhatru on Day 6 are covered in your trek fee.
- All Essential Camping Gear: We provide custom-made sleeping bags which are made to withstand -10 degrees outside temperature, hygiene liners, sleeping tents and foam mats. Other safety equipment like helmets, gaiters and micro-spikes is also provided when required.
- Medical Safety Gear: Our team is equipped with an elaborate medical kit, which our Trek Leaders and guides are trained to use. Oxygen cylinders, thoroughly inspected, also accompany you throughout the trek. Our campsites are further equipped with large oxygen cylinders.
- A Trained Trek Leader: The Trek Leader ensures seamless operation on the trek and serves as your lead facilitator, nature guide and storyteller, ensuring that the trek is safe as well as enriching. All Valley Vegabonds Trek Leaders are trained naturalists and highly skilled in managing medical emergencies, ensuring your safety in the challenging conditions of high-altitude remote wilderness.
- Local Guides: Local guides are deeply familiar with the region and enhance your experience with their knowledge of the region, local flora and fauna, and customs.
- Dedicated Kitchen Team: The kitchen team takes charge of your food experience on the trek, whipping up sumptuous food throughout the trek.
Exclusions
- To and from the Valley Vegabonds Pick-Up Point: Travel expenses from your hometown to the Valley Vegabonds Pick-Up Point are not included in the trek fee.
- To and From Valley Vegabonds Base: You can choose to travel on your own. However, around 95% of our trekkers opt for the transport services organised by Valley Vegabonds, since our drivers are trained, and the journey is safe and hygienic.
The cost is ₹1550 (additional 5% GST) per trekker (one-way) (₹3,100 for both onward and return journeys). These are non-AC vehicles. Please pre-book your transport through the dashboard before your trek. - Any personal gear like jackets, shoes, cutlery (tiffin box / mug), backpacks are not included in the trek fee. We recommend renting them from our Crosstrek Rental Store for an affordable fee.
- We have a cloakroom facility available at the base camp for extra luggage. Every trekker is permitted to leave behind one piece of luggage at no charge.
- Anything beyond one piece of luggage is chargeable at Rs 500 per luggage.
- At Valley Vegabonds, we encourage carrying your backpack to embrace the true spirit of trekking. However, if needed, you can opt to offload your backpack for a fee of Rs.2000 for the entire trek duration
- Anything apart from inclusions
Other Info
Must Carry
- Authentic Government ID Card
- Comfortable warm clothing
- Sunscreen & lip balm
- Personal Medicines (if any)
Travel Essentials
gears
- A rucksack bag and a day pack
- 3-litre water bladder or water bottle
clothes
- One cotton long sleeves and 2 short sleeve t-shirt
- 1 pair of gloves
- At least 2 long pants (trek pants and cargo pants are favourable)
- 4 sets of undergarments
- 2 pair of socks
- A small towel
- A rain jacket or a poncho
footwear
- Above-the-ankle waterproof and breathable hiking boots with good grip
- Flip flops/sandals
medication
- Glucose powder
- Medicines for headaches, diarrhoea, motion sickness
- Dettol
- Bandages
- Cotton
personal accessories
- Toothpaste, toothbrush
- Paper soap, or sanitizer
- Sunscreen minimum of spf40 , lip balm, cold creams
- Body spray
- LED torch light
