Main Info
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Shimla to Kafnu
• Altitude: Kafnu 2,400m/7,900ft.
• Distance: 200km, 7 hours Drive.
• Pick-up: Shimla Old Bus Stand at 6.30 am.
• Transportation is included in the cost.
• Breakfast and lunch excluded, dinner included.
• Attraction: Hydro electric power project on the Bhaba river.
• Keep fleece jacket handy while travelling to Kafnu.
• Stay in Guest house. .
Day 2: Kafnu to Mulling
• Altitude: Mulling 3,250m/10,700ft.
• Altitude difference: 850m/2,800ft.
• Trek: 11km, 8-9 hours.
• Moderate to Difficult level walk.
• First half is gradual and second half is difficult ascent.
• Spot Bhaba Hydro Project, India’s first underground dam.
• Trek in the forest (Silver birch, Pine and Oak trees).
• Natural water sources available on the way.
• Packed lunch for the day (bring one lunch box with you).
• Stay in tent (twin sharing)
Day 3: Mulling to Kara
• Altitude: Kara 3,550m/11,700ft.
• Altitude difference: 300m/1000ft.
• Trek: 6km, 4-5 hours.
• Easy walk on rocky terrain, last 1km is steep ascent.
• Enough water sources available on the way.
• Camp near by the Lake.
• Hot lunch at campsite.
• Stay in tent.
Day 4: Kara to Pushtirang
• Altitude: Pushtirang 4,100m/13,500ft.
• Altitude difference: 550m/1800ft.
• Trek: 5km, 3-4 hours.
• Moderate walk, continuous ascent.
• Enough water sources available on the way.
• Terrain is a combination of stone and loose mud.
• First attraction is crossing the mountain stream.
• Last day with Bhaba river.
• Views: Hansbeshan Peak, Nimish Khango, Tari Khango and Pin Bhaba Pass.
• Hot lunch at campsite.
s • Stay in tent.
Day 5: Pushtirang to Mangrungse via Bhaba Pass
• Altitude: Mangrungse 4,150m/13,600ft, BhabaPass 4,900m/16,100ft.
• Altitude difference: 800m/2,600ft.
• Trek: 12km, 10-11 hours.
• Day is difficult and tiring.
• Continuous steep ascent till Pass, after Pass steep descent for 3km and then gradual descent till campsite.
• Limited water sources near by the pass.
• Start early in the morning.
• Pin River can be seen from the pass.
• Scenery will change, lush green to cold desert.
• Keep flotters/flipflop handy to cross the river.
• Packed lunch for the day.
• Stay in tent.
Day 6: Mangrungse to Mudh/Kaza
• Altitude: Mud 3,750m/12,300ft.
• Altitude difference: loose 400m/1,300
• Trek: 17km, 7-8 hours.
• Easy walk but long and tiring.
• Gradual descent on mountain trail and flat walk on road.
• Carry sufficient water from campsite.
• Start early in the morning.
• Mudh village is famous for peas farming.
• Packed lunch for the day.
• Stay in guest house either Mudh or Kaza.
Day 7: Acclimatization + Rest Day (Condition Apply)
• Will be used when required
Day 8: Kaza to Manali
• Distance: 200km, 9-11 hours.
• Leave early in the morning.
• Breakfast and lunch on the way (not included in the cost).
• You’ll reach Manali between 6:00pm and 7:00pm.
• Drop to Manali is included in the cost.
