Trip Highlights
- City: Manali.
- Accommodation. (guest house/homestay).
- All Meals.
- All necessary permits and entry fees.
- First-aid kits during the journey.
- Exploring unique and offbeat places around Manali.
- Well-planned trekking trip.
- Adventure activities at Solang Valley.
- Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide and Support staff.
Trip Overview
Are you bored with the conventional holiday trips?
Bhrigu Lake Trip – Trekking in Manali 4N/5D with EWS Holidays can help you to get rid of boredom. Trekking trips are gradually getting popular among the nature lovers.
It gives you the actual traveling experience. From thrilling mou1ntain trails to simple living in a tent, trekking trip brings all those unusual things that you do not get in your daily life. Everyone has dreamt about traveling to an exotic destination where adventurous feeling prevails. Your dream can turn into reality with our trekking trip to Himachal Pradesh.
This trekking trip to Manali includes some offbeat tourist destinations. Though lesser known, these places offer the un-spoilt beauty that will stay in your mind for a long time. Nevertheless, trekking trip typically includes staying at home stays. Home stay accommodation is a completely different experience. It does not offer you lavish accommodation, but it assures you a home away from home. It gives you an opportunity to explore culture and lifestyle of local people in hill regions. Sumptuous homely food will also entice you. EWS Holidays will make all necessary arrangements to make your 5-day trekking tour in Manali comfortable as well as safe. Explore the world like a traveler, not a tourist.
Day 1: Arrival in Manali | Orientation | Nature Walk
Your Bhrigu lake trekking trip begins with reaching to Manali. You can reach Manali from Delhi, Shimla, Chandigarh, Amritsar and other places. Once you reach Manali, you need to report your arrival at the camp.
After reporting your arrival, you need to join an orientation program. This is crucial for the travelers, as the orientation program will supply them basic knowledge, plans and safety measures during the Bhrigu lake trekking trip in Manali.
Completing orientation program, guide or instructor will take you for a nature walk with others who will be part of the Bhrigu lake trekking trip. Stay overnight in homely local accommodation (home stay).
Inclusion: Lunch & dinner.
Day 2: Manali - Lamadugh - Manali (9 KM / 5-6 Hours)
Wake up early in the morning, and enjoy the scenic and mystic surroundings. After breakfast, you shall join the team to start the journey to Lamadurgh. This is one of the most scenic places in Manali, and the place is absolutely divine for the nature lovers. The untamed beauty of Lamadurgh will refresh your mind.
After spending good time at this place, get back to Manali by evening. Day 2 of Bhrigu Lake trip – trekking in Manali package ends with a happy note with comfy stay at Manali homestay.
Inclusion: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3: Manali - Jogini Falls - Vashisht - Manali (9 KM / 6-7 Hours)
Start your 3rd day with early breakfast, and then head towards Vashisht Ashram, which is a divine place. The place attracts tourists for its divinity and natural splendor. Interestingly, it houses a natural hot spring where you can take a bath to attain Ayurvedic healing.
Thereafter, you shall explore Jogini Falls. This place welcomes people with soothing sound of water flowing from the mountains. This waterfall is a place to enjoy a photo session with your journey mates.
Get back to Manali again by evening, and enjoy cozy as well as homely accommodation at the home stay.
Inclusion: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4: Old Manali - Solang Valley / Mangnikot - Old Manali (12 KM / 7-8 Hours)
Start your 4th day with the sounds of chirping birds around the home stay. After breakfast, get ready for the Solang Valley trekking. Solang Valley is known for its untamed, picturesque and snow covered beauty. In winter, heavy snowfall is noted, and that may cause road block. In that case, we shall take you to Mangnikot instead of Solang Valley.
At Solang Valley / Mangnikot, you can enjoy various adventure sporting activities like skating, skiing, paragliding, etc. All these activities are excluded from our package. You can enjoy them at your personal expense.
On the way to return to Manali, Manu Temple will be visited. This is a divine shrine for the followers of Hinduism.
Get back to home stay at Manali, and spend a relaxing night.
Inclusion: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 5: Departure from Manali
This is the final day of your trekking trip to Manali. After breakfast, you need to checkout from the home stay.
From Manali, you can proceed to Shimla or Delhi or Chandigarh or any other place of your preference.
Inclusion: Breakfast.
Accommodation
| City | Hotel | Room | Category | Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manali | Manali Camp | Standard |  |
Or Similar Hotels |
Inclusions
- City: Manali.
- Accommodation. (guest house/homestay).
- All Meals.
- All necessary permits and entry fees.
- First aid medical kit.
- Mountaineering qualified & professional trek Leader, guide and Support staff.
Exclusions
- GST:5%
- Air/ train fare.
- Any expenses for optional activities.
- Medical Insurance.
- Transportation.
- Anything not mentioned under the head inclusions.
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary / stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, road blocks and / or any factors beyond control.
- The tariff does not include barbeque, personal expenses like telephone, laundry etc.
Useful Tips Before Booking
- If you intend to visit Rohtang Pass please note, the tourist vehicles are only allowed till Gulaba Checkpost. Post Checkpost local union taxi are to be hired to go till Rohtang Pass.
- Rohtang Pass is closed for visit on Tuesdays as BRO (Border Road Organization) carries out maintenance of the Rohtang road.
- In order to visit Rohtang Pass you need to obtain a permit. There are limited permits available every day (750 for local HP registered vehicles and only 250 for tourist vehicles).
- Hotels may not have free heater services available. Heaters may be arranged from the hotel at additional charges on direct payment basis, varying from Rs 400 – Rs 1000, as per hotel charges and availability. We request you to kindly check the same with the hotel at the time of check-in to avoid inconvenience during stay.
- Most of the 2 star and 3 star hotels in Himachal provide only Mattresses not Extra bed.
- In case you are booking an AC Cab, while driving in hilly areas, AC is will be kept switched off.
- Hotels in Shimla, Manali, Dharamshala and Dalhousie do not provide heater free of cost. If you require a heater in the room, that will be payable extra directly at the hotel.
- Vehicles in Hill Areas – Even if you opt for AC vehicle, in hill stations AC is non-operational to avoid damage or mid-trip break down of the vehicle for your own convenience. Also, in several hill areas, commercial vehicles are not allowed to play music to prevent accidents.
- Driving in hilly areas which are different from normal driving, speed limit would be 30 kms per hour.
Things To Carry
- Waterproof Rucksack or Rucksack with rain-cover.
- Comfortable Trekking Shoes: Waterproof, high ankle with good grip.
- One Raincoat/Poncho.
- Windproof Jacket/Wind & waterproof pant.
- T-shirts/Shirts preferably quick dry.
- 1 Trouser (avoid fitting denims, capris).
- Torch/Head Torch (hand torch would be an alternative).
- Gloves.
- Thermal Inner-wears in winter.
- Warm Fleece/woolen sweater.
- Woolen Cap.
- Woolen Socks (in winter) & Regular Socks.
- Water Bottle.
- Identity Cards.
- Slippers/Sandals/Floaters: Non-slippery.
- Specific personal Medication.
- Personal Toiletries.
- Hand sanitizer.
- Sunscreen cream/ Moisturizer/ Lip Balm.
- Toothbrush and toothpaste.
- Sunglasses (it should be U/V protected.) or use Photo chromatic glasses.
- Toilet roll.
- Personal medicines.
FAQs For Himachal Pradesh
How to reach Shimla & Manali?
From any part of India, you need to reach Delhi by train or flight. From Delhi, regular bus services are available for Shimla & Manli. You can also hire private cars for more comfort. Another way to reach Shimla & Manali is to take car or bus from Chandigarh. From Shimla, you can reach Manali, Dalhousie, Dharamshala and other tourist destinations via car or state run bus.
What is the best time to visit Manali?
Summer Season: Starts in the month of March & lasts till June. It is the best time to visit Manali if you want to enjoy paragliding, rafting and mountain sports in Solang Valley.
Winter season: October to February is the winter season and is considered to be the best time to visit Manali if you like the cold.
What is the best time to visit Himachal?
Spring & Summer season: February to June is the best time to visit Himachal to enjoy summer landscapes & outdoor activities.
Winters: October to February is another great time to visit Himachal. December and January is snowfall season.
What are the best places to visit in Himachal?
Himachal is poised with many crucial tourist destinations. Some of the best places that you should visit are Shimla, Manali, Dalhousie, Khajjiar Dharmshala, kasauli, Kasol, Chail etc. Apart from these commonly tourist spots, you shall find many offbeat tourist spots in this state of India.
Which are some famous winter treks in Kasol?
Some famous winter treks near Kasol:
Kheerganga Trek
- Ideal for: Intermediate level.
- Trek distance: 14 km.
- Trekking time: 6 hours.
- Route & how to reach: Take a bus from Kasol bus stand to Barsaini. Further taxis are available from Barshaini to Pulga from where the trek commences.
Tosh Valley Trek
- Ideal for: Beginners.
- Trek distance: 7.5 km.
- Trekking time: 4-5 hours.
- Route & how to reach: Take a bus to Barshaini from Kasol. From Barshaini trek all the way to Pulga and further to Tosh.
Sar Pass Trek
- Ideal for: Experts.
- Trek distance: 49 km.
- Trekking time: 5 days.
- Route & how to reach: Kasol – Grahan – Min Thach – Nagaru – Sar Pass – Biskeri Thach – Barshaini. The trek can be commenced directly from Kasol heading towards Garhan Village.
Chalal Trek Trail
- Ideal for: Beginners.
- Trek distance: 2.5 km.
- Trekking time: 30-45 minutes.
- Route & how to reach: Can be reached on foot by a cable bridge.
Rasol Trek
- Ideal for: Beginners.
- Trek distance: 8 km.
- Trekking time: 4.5 hours approximately.
- Route & how to reach: Rasol uphill trek from Chalal, which can be reached on foot from Kasol after crossing the suspension bridge.
Malana Trek
- Ideal for: Beginners.
- Trek distance: 4.5 km.
- Trekking time: 6 hours approximately.
- Route & how to reach: Travel from Kasol to Jari (8 km in 15 minutes) in a private car. From Jari to Malana taxi stand(16 km in 45 min) which acts as the base of the Malana Trek. The Time taken to reach Malana from Kasol is 1 hour.
Grahan Village Trek
- Ideal for: Intermediate level.
- Trek distance: 10 km.
- Trekking time: 5 hours.
- Route & how to reach: Walk across the forest from Kasol towards Grahan as you cross the Grahan Naala.
Kutla Glacier Trek
- Ideal for: Beginners.
- Trek distance: 8 km.
- Trekking time: 4 hours.
- Route & how to reach: Reach Tosh from Kasol and start the trek from there onwards.
Rudranaag Trek
- Ideal for: Intermediate level.
- Trek distance: 13 km.
- Trekking time: 5 hours.
- Route & how to reach: Starting at Kasol, you can reach Pulga from Barshaini. That’s the place from where you begin the trek
When is the best season for trekking in Himachal?
Trekking can be enjoyed through the year in Himachal as the state offers summer, monsoon and winter treks.
There are a few popular treks that one can try in Himachal Pradesh such as Hampta Pass Trek Near Manali, Beas Kund Trek Near Manali, Kareri Lake Trek Near McLeod Ganj, Pin Parvati Pass Trek Near Kullu, Manali, Deo Tibba Base Camp Trek Near Manali, Buran Ghati Trek Near Shimla, Friendship Peak Trek Near Manali.
Which are some famous winter treks in Dharamshala?
Triund Hill Trek, Dhauladhar Winter Trek, Indrahar Pass Trek, Snow Line Trek.
Are there any adventure sporting activities in Himachal?
Himachal tour packages often attract traveler for the adventure sporting activities. You can try paragliding in Shimla, Dalhousie and Manali. You can go for trekking and camping trip. Rock climbing and hiking are also recommended to adventure lovers.
What are the best honeymoon destinations in Himachal?
The best honeymoon destinations in Himachal are Shimla, Kullu, Manali, Dalhousie, Khajjiar, Dharamshala, Chail, Kasol & Kasauli.
What is the best time to witness snowfall in Himachal Pradesh?
Winter is the best time to travel to Himachal Pradesh. Heavy snowfall can be witnessed from the month of December to February. If you are seeking to witness snowfall in Himachal, you can find our Himachal tourist packages.
What are the types of clothes that you must carry for your Himachal trip?
For your Himachal trip, you should carry heavy jackets and sweaters. During the month of December to February, temperature at Himachal hill stations fall near to zero degree or even lower.
Payment Policy
- 30 days or more before date of departure: 25% of total cost.
- 29 – 20 days before date of departure: 50% of total cost.
- 19 – 16 days before date of departure: 100% of total cost
Cancellation Policy
If you Cancel your Holiday
You, or any member of your party, may cancel their travel arrangements at any time. Written notification or an e-mail to that effect from the person who made the booking must be received at our offices. The applicable cancellation charges are as per the published cancellation policy below.
Cancellation Charges Per Person
- Prior to 30 days or more: Booking Fee.
- Between 30-20 days ahead of departure: 50 Percent of tour cost.
- Between 20-15 days of departure: 75 Percent of tour cost.
- 15 days to date of departure: 100 Percent.
- In case of no show: 100 Percent.
If We Change or Cancel Your Holiday
We do plan the arrangements in advance. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements. Occasionally, we may have to make changes and we reserve the right to do so at any time. If there are any changes, we will advise you of them at the earliest possible date. We also reserve the right in any circumstances to cancel your travel arrangements by assigning reasons to you.
If we are unable to provide the booked travel arrangements due to reasons beyond our control (for instance, bad weather): We shall first try to offer you alternative dates for the tour if the tour has not already commenced;
If the tour has already commenced, then we shall refund the booking price/fee charged from you on a pro-rata basis depending on portion of the tour standing utilized by you
In all circumstances, however, our liability shall be limited refunding to you the price we charged as the tour fees.
Change Your Holiday Plan
After confirmation of services, if you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, for example your chosen departure date or accommodation, we will do our utmost to make these changes but it may not always be possible. Any request for changes to be made must be in writing from the person who made the booking. All cost incurred due to amendment will be borne by yourself.
If You Have a Complaint
If you have a problem during your holiday, PLEASE INFORM THE RELEVANT SUPPLIER, (e.g. your hotelier, transporter etc.) and/or our representative IMMEDIATELY who will endeavour to put things right. If your complaint is not resolved locally, please follow this up within 28 days of your return home by writing to us, giving your booking reference and all other relevant information. However, please be advised that while we are happy to assist you in the redressal of your complaint, if any, we will be able to extend only our best efforts in managing/coordinating your complaint with the respective service provider. All third party service providers are independent contractors who at no time are under our control or supervision.
All the booking voucher and tickets will be provided 3 days prior to departure.
Terms & Conditions
- Per person prices are quoted on twin-share basis (2 persons sharing a room).
- A maximum of 3 adults are allowed in one room.
- The third occupant of the room shall be provided a mattress/rollaway bed.
- The price does not include –
Expenses of personal nature, such as laundry, telephone calls, room service, alcoholic beverages, mini bar charges, tips, portage, camera fees etc.
Any meals and services not specifically mentioned in the inclusions. - Airline seats and hotel rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- In case of unavailability in the listed hotels, arrangement for an alternate accommodation will be made in a hotel of similar standard.
- Check-in and check-out times at hotels would be as per hotel policies. These are generally pre-decided as per ferry operation schedules.
- Transportation shall be provided as per the itinerary and will not be at disposal.
- City museums and monuments remain closed on Mondays while Ross Island remains closed on Wednesdays. If any visit is missed due to closure or maintenance issues, all efforts will be made to cover the sightseeing after returning to Port Blair from Havelock/Neil, time permitting.
- Guests who have pre-booked Scuba or Sea walk shall be provided the activity in Havelock as per time slot availability.
- Snorkelling is a complimentary activity and in case this is missed due to any reason, there would be no refund/compensation for the same.
- It is advisable to seek your doctor’s advice before undertaking activities like Scuba or Sea walk, especially in case of any pre-existing medical issues.
- EWSH reserves the right to modify the itinerary at any point, due to reasons including but not limited to: Force Majeure events, strikes, fairs, festivals, weather conditions, traffic problems, overbooking of hotels / flights, cancellation / re-routing of flights, closure of / entry restrictions at a place of visit, etc. While we will do our best to make suitable alternate arrangements, we would not be held liable for any refunds/compensation claims arising out of this.
- It is mandatory for all guests to carry valid photo ID’s (Passport/Driving License/Voter ID Card). PAN Card is not accepted at many places as a valid photo ID.
- Foreign Nationals need to clear immigration at Port Blair, where they are issued with a RAP (Restricted Area Permit) free of cost. This permit is to be carried by the foreign national at all times and would be required at the time of check-in at the hotel, during security checks before boarding vessels, landing on every island etc. It is mandatory to carry valid original passport and visa in order to obtain the RAP. Photocopies/scan copies are not accepted.
- In case Makruzz/Coastal Cruise are not operational due to weather, technical or other unavoidable reasons, MMT shall make the best possible alternate arrangements. However, MMT will not be liable for any refund claims arising from this.
- If your flights involve a combination of different airlines, you may have to collect your luggage on arrival at the connecting hub and register it again while checking in for the return journey to your origin.
- Service Tax shall be applicable over and above the mentioned prices.
- For queries regarding cancellations and refunds, please refer to our Cancellation Policy.
- Disputes, if any, shall be subject to to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts in New Delhi.
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