Description
One of the most enjoyable and best fit for beginners trek located in Manali region, Bhrigu Lake is a high elevation holy lake arranged at an altitude of 4300 mtrs and truly offers you an amazing display of diverse Himalayan landscape. This high altitude Himalayan lake is oval-shaped and lies close to the mighty Rohtang Pass in Pir Panjal range. Easily accessible from Manali, this sacred Himalayan lake got its name from one of the seven sages (called Saptarishis) named "Maharishi Bhrigu". As per the folklore by local people, the sage Bhrigu used to ruminate close to the lake and that is the reason the lake got full of holiness. The Bhrigu Lake trek goes through virgin backwoods, enormous knolls, mountain edges and lush meadows. From the lake you’ll get a breathtaking aerial view of Manali, Gulaba and Solang Valleys. Get mesmerized by the stunning landscape of lofty mountain peaks like Hanuman Tibba, Friendship, Shetidhar, Chandrabhaga and more. If you are passionate about trekking in the Himalayas and want to experience one of the prettiest grassland trek in Himachal, sign up for it now!
Short Itinerary
Day 1: Manali Arrival | Drive to Gulaba | Trek to Rola Kholi (6 km)
Day 2: Rola Kholi to Bhrigu Lake trek and back (10 km)
Day 3: Rola Kholi to Gulaba trek (6 km) | Drive from Gulaba to Manali
Things to Pack
Waterproof and good quality rucksack (40-60 liters) and a day backpack, no trolley bags
Above-the-ankle waterproof trekking shoes
Comfortable clothing: down jacket, trekking jacket, trek/cargo pants, cotton long/short sleeves t-shirts and four pair of socks
Raincoats or ponchos and plastic cover (for wet clothes, smartphone, wallet, cash, etc)
Sunblock lotions, lip balm, coconut oil and other personal care items & toiletries
Warm woolen sweaters, caps and gloves (depending upon the season)
Water bottle (avoid single-use plastic)
Quick snacks for journey like dry fruits, chocolates
Personal medicines (or prescribed if any)
Phone, camera and photography equipments
ATMs and adequate amount of cash for shopping, cafe visits
Items like torch, power banks, sunglasses
Personal identity document like Aadhaar, driving licence, passport
Important Notice
Route changes, postponement, delay, or finishing the trek a day earlier: Under some extraordinary circumstance, your trek may end a day earlier or start a day later. This may become necessary due to inclement weather, heavy rainfall conditions, political restrictions, or any other cause. In the event of a change, postponement or delay, participants have no right to refund of the trek (in whole or in part) or other compensation for any injury, loss or damage. Trek fee is not charged broken down in terms of days but is a composite fee for the whole trek.
In such a case, we will look for the best possible alternatives, as feasible. We reserve the right to change any schedule in the interest of safety, comfort and general wellbeing as per the call taken by locals, the driver and your trek leader.