BHRIGU LAKE TREK

Highlights

• Total Duration – 2 Nights / 3 Days

• Maximum Altitude – 4240 m/ 14000 ft.

• Grade – Moderate to strenuous

• Best Season – May to November (Except Monsoon)

• Accommodation – Hotel/Guesthouse in Manali; Organized Campsite

• Distance – 35 KM.

Trek Difficulty: Moderate. Altitude gain of 7000 feet in 2 days. Expect Steep ascents and descents on trek.

Bhrigu Lake is a lake located at an elevation of around 4,300 metres (14,100 ft) in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located to the east of Rohtang Pass and is around 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) from Gulaba village. It can be reached by trekking either from the Vashishth temple, which is famous for its hot water springs, which is close to the town of Manali or from Gulaba village. Actually, there is no settlement in Gulaba and is actually an area of the Pir Panjal mountain range. It is named after Maharishi Bhrigu.

SHORT ITINERARY

Day 01: MANALI TO GULABA AND TREK TO ROLA KHOLI

Day 02: Rola Kholi to Bhrigu Lake and Back (14,009 feet approx.) – 14 km, 7 to 8 hour trek.

Day 03: Trek Back To Gulaba and Departure to Manali.

ITINERARY

Day 01: Manali to Gulaba and Trek to Rola Kholi

Pick up from Manali office (6397 feet) to Gulaba (8.530 feet) – 22 km road drive in jeep or bus. Trek from Gulaba meadows to Rola Kholi (12,565 feet approx.), – 7 km, 3 to 4 hour trek.

Day 02: Rola Kholi to Bhrigu Lake and Back

We start the day early and post breakfast we will begin trekking towards Bhrigu Lake. It takes around 3 hours to reach Bhrigu. We will carry packed lunch and have it by the lakeside. Care should be taken that no littering happens over here. According to many accounts Rishi Bhrigu meditated here and used to take bath in the holy water. After lunch we will descend to Rohli Kohli campsite and relax for the rest of the day.

Day 03: Trek back to Gulaba and Departure

We will start the last day trek with a descent to Gulaba. The trek is easy as it has a moderate descend throughout and will take around 3-4 hours to reach Gulaba. Ride to Manali and departure from Manali bus stand

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