Bhrigu Lake Trek

Detailed Day Wise Itinerary

• Day : 1 Manali to Gulaba (drive) and Trek to Gulaba Meadows (camp)

  Altitude: Manali 2050 m/ 6,750 ft.

  Altitude: Gulaba 3,000 m/ 9,900 ft.

  Altitude: Gulaba Meadows camp 3,200 m/ 10,500 ft.

  Drive Distance (Manali - Gulaba): 22 km (1 hr approx).

  Trek Distance (Gulaba - Gulaba Meadows): 1 km (1 hr approx).

  Pickup Point: Manali.

  Pickup Time: 11 am.

  Transportation from Manali to Gulaba and return is not included.

  Gulaba is on Manali Rothang pass road.

  Start trekking to Gulaba Meadows, a steep ascent throughout the trail.

  Hot lunch at campsite.

  Stay in tents (Twin sharing).

• Day : 2 Gulaba to Rola Kholi

  Altitude: Rola Kholi 3,800 m/12,500 ft.

  Altitude Gain: 400 m/ 1350 ft.

  Trek Distance:  6 km (4 hr approx.)

  Steep ascent for first 1.5 hr of the trek followed by a gradual descent to the campsite, via Kolang Nallah.

  The trail passes through virgin forests of Silver Oak, Cedar, and Birch trees

  Get views of Manali and Solang Valley

  Peaks spotted: Mt. Hanuman Tibba and Seven Sister peaks

  Hot lunch at campsite

  Carry enough water from Gulaba Camp

  Stay in tents.

  Today we will trek from Gulaba to Rola Kholi, our next campsite, situated at an altitude of 12,500 ft. The trek distance is approximately 6 km and it takes about 4-5 hrs to complete the trek. The climb is going to be a little steep, so we recommend carrying enough water and light snacks so that you can energize yourself while trekking through the trail. The trek makes its way up the mountains through covers of conifers. You will walk under the shade of Pine, Oak, Birches, and Cedar for the first few miles of the trek, some prominent trees of the Himalayan region, before you catch the sight of beautiful blue mountains through the forest and a rolling meadow in front of you as the forest slowly ebbs away.

• Day : 3 Rola Kholi to Bhrigu Lake back to Rola Kholi

  Altitude: Bhrigu Lake at 4,250m/14,000 ft

  Trek Distance: 10 km (8 hrs approx.)

  Start early in the morning.

  Trek along with the Bhrigu Lake stream.

  Steep ascent for about 5 km till Bhrigu Lake.

  Peaks spotted: Indrasen, Deo Tibba, and Hanuman Tibba.

  Mixed terrain, rocky and snowy.

  Packed lunch provided on the way and hot snacks at campsite.

  Stay in tents (Twin sharing).

  Today, we will trek to Bhrigu Lake and you will experience a great change in the landscape from the last two days. Starting early in the morning, we will have to cover a distance of 10 km in about 7 to 8 hours.  The trek is moderate and starts with a stony trail followed by a steep initial ascent followed by a slight descent, walk on levelled ground for a couple of minutes, and makes a final steep ascent to the lake.

• Day : 4 Rola Kholi to Gulaba trek & drive to Manali

  Trek Distance: 7 km ( 3 hr approx.)

  Drive to Manali: 22 km, approx one and half hours.

  Mostly descending trek and easy grade.

  Carry 2 litres of water from Rola Kholi.

  Reach Manali by 2 pm to 3 pm

  Today’s trek is an easy one, as we make our way back from Rola Kholi campsite to Gulaba, retracing the same meadows and forests that we came up from. The descent is steep but not very difficult as you are always on the meadows. The down trek is expected to take 2 to 3 hours as you descend to the Gulaba village once again. It is one of the best grassland treks taking you up close to the alpine meadows and will leave you speechless with its beauty.

  Note: There is another return route to Manali via Vashist village and Pandu Ropa from Bhrigu lake, but we find this path more sustainable and relaxing and offers a more soothing scenery. Gulaba situated at an altitude of 10,370 ft is a much better exit and less tiring for your legs as compared to Vaishist at an elevation of 7,000 ft.