Day 1: Overnight bus from Delhi to Manali (1900m)

HP tourism runs overnight Volvo buses from Delhi to Manali. Board the bus from Himachal Bhavan around 7:00pm to arrive Manali early in the morning.

Day 2: Arrive Manali. Sightseeing and acclimatization walks

Arrive in Manali by 10am. You’ll be met by our guide who’ll transfer you to the Hotel. Post lunch, you can occupy yourself with local sightseeing. Explore the Mall road of Manali in the evening. In the months of May & June it’s busy with Indian tourists. Overnight Hotel in Manali.

Day 3: Drive Manali to Shukto

This is a long driving day. We make an early start and drive over the Rohtang Pass (3980m) to enter Lahaul Valley. We remain on the Manali-Leh Highway until we reach Tandi which is the point of confluence of Chandra and Bhaga Rivers which originate from Baralacha La pass in J&K state. We then turn west and follow drive along the Chandra-Bhaga River until we reach Udaipur, where the Miyar river which empties itself into the Chandra-Bhaga. Udaipur is a sub-divisional headquarters of Lahaul and gets its name from Raja Udai Singh of Chamba. It was renamed in 1695 from its old name Margul. It is famous for 2 unique temples – Trilokinath and Margul Devi. From here we turn North-East, and follow the Miyar River till we reach Urgus and further on to Shukto, the roadhead. Overnight Guest House.

Day 4: Trek Shukto to Thanpattan

After we crossover on the wooden pedestrian bridge to the left bank it is a short climb up to Khanjer, the last village in the Miyar Valley.Shukto and Khanjer are across each other separated by the river on which there is a small bridge. We walk all along the left bank crossing some beautiful campsites at Doksa to reach Tharpatan.(5 to 6 hrs) Overnight Camp.

Day 5: Trek to Zardong

The change in gradient is gradual and most campsites are big and grassy and abounds with little flowers seeming like a flower carpet.From Gumba Nala we turn Northwest and continue to follow the Miyar Nallah to reach our beautiful Campsite at Zardung.(5 to 6 hrs) Overnight Camp.

Day 6: Trek to Phalpu, snout of the glacier

We walk on towards Kesar Yon Chhap(meaning 7 holy waters), another beautiful campsite. There are several stream crossings all along the way and surrounded by peaks throughout. We go further ahead to camp at Phalpu which is very close to the snout of the Miyar Glacier.The campsite is on a dry lake bed and is surrounded by mountains and a glacial lake.(4 to 5 hrs) Overnight Camp.

Day 7: Free Day to explore the area

A relaxed day. We can either trek upto the snout and come back or just explore the many lakes that are around. Overnight Camp.

Day 8: Trek Phalpu to Challing

We start our return journey and retrace our way to Challing.(7 to 8 hrs) Overnight Camp.

Day 9: Trek Challing to meadow above the Village

There is a beautiful meadow above Khanjer village to which place we trek and camp for the night.(3 to 4 hrs) Overnight Camp.

Day 10: Trek Shukto & Drive to Manali

Today we make an early start and do the remaining short walk to where we started at Shukto(1 hr). Vehicles will be waiting at the roadhead to take us back to Manali. We drive to Manali crossing the Rohtang La once again. We reach late in the evening. Overnight Hotel.

Day 11: Free Day in Manali. Evening depart to Delhi

Leisure day in Manali for shopping and general sightseeing. In the evening, board the Volvo bus to arrive Delhi early in the morning.