12-Day Manali to Daramshala Private Himalaya Trek with Meals

Manali (2050 m)- Lamadug (3300 m) 4/5 hours Today our twelve-day trekking tour starts with a steep climb. It starts from the famous Hadimba temple, first through green coniferous forests, then over meadows full of flowers to the pasture Lamadug at 3300 m. From here we have a magnificent view of the Inderasan (6220 m) and the Deo Tibba (6001 m).

Lamadug- Riyali Thach (3600 m) 5/6 hours It goes up high, so we have a spectacular view of the entire Kullu Valley. We pass Lake Ranisui and can make a small detour to the 4100 meter high Khanpari Tibba. The route continues on the ridge until we reach our camp near a shepherd’s hut in the afternoon.

Riyali – Shangor (3800 m) 5 hours Today we go through alpine forest until we reach the tree line and then continue to follow the river, high into the valley. Finally, we go to the base camp of Kalihani Pass a little higher uphill.

On rocky rubble we follow a path along a snow-covered glacier. We climb over the glacier, an interesting experience, until we finally reach the top of Kalihani Pass. From here we can enjoy a gigantic view of the mountain peaks of the Kullu and Lahaul valleys. We cross the pass. During the descent it is necessary to get safely over the large glacier and its crevices. The Panorama into the next valley with the many glacial lakes is indescribable.

DhankoThach – Lamba Parao (3150 m), 6/7 hours Without major ascents or descents, it always goes along the Kalihani River. We meet shepherds in their temporary huts and follow the path along the river to our camp. It is also important to cross one or the other stream.

A beautiful tour along the river to the secluded village of Bara Banghal. it goes up and down again and again, even over smaller mountain ridges. Before we reach the village, we walk through the corn and vegetable fields of the inhabitants. This village, surrounded by mountains, is only accessible on foot and is inhabited by the Gaddis (shepherds) during the summer months. Camping is on the school grounds.

Today we use today to rest and visit the village. It is easy to get into a friendly exchange with the open-minded villagers. Or how about a refreshing dip in the river?

Bara Banghal – Marh (3850 m) Basecamp by THAMSAR PASS, 6/7 hours It goes up to the next valley. First quite steep through forests, then it goes a little flatter over lush meadows. We camp near a stream.

Over snow it goes up to the glacier. At 4700 meters we cross the Thamsar Pass and enjoy the panoramic view of the Dhauladhar mountain range. After a 5 km descent we reach our camp in a small idyllic side valley.

Panihartu – Palachak Deota (2850 m) 16 Km 4/5 hours We follow the Uhr stream, where we cross it again and again over unmelted snow bridges, then we continue through forests. The path gets better and better until we reach a beautiful hiking trail. Load horses come to meet us, transporting provisions to Bara Banghal.

Palachak Deota – Billing (2600 m) 4/5 hours Another relaxing hiking day. We meet women with their cows, men order their cabbage fields and it is clearly noticeable that we are reaching civilization again. In fact, it’s just under 2 hours to the first settlement of Rajgunda A flat path takes us to Billing, a famous place for paragliding with a beautiful view of the Kangra Valley. This is where we set up our last camp.

Billing–Bir (2000 m) 3 hours trek, 65 km drive to Dharamshala We continue down to Bir. It is a pleasant and short descent through flowering rhododendron and dense moss-covered forest. From here we drive the 65 km by jeep to Dharamshala. It is the place where the Dalai Lama has his government in exile and which many Tibetan refugees have chosen as their new home.

From Bir we have a 3 hour transfer by car to Mcleod Ganj. Here lives the Dalai Lama and his Tibetan community.