TREKKING IN WESTERN HIMALAYA
Welcome to the enchanting world of the Indian Himalayas. A land of lush green meadows, playing host to glistening streams and rushing rivers and placid hi altitude lakes, snow capped mountains, thickly forested hillsides and ancient villages sustaining a friendly populace. Here also stretch cold mountain deserts with magnificent rock formations and fascinatingly eroded rock hills in the regions of Spiti and Lahaul. The Indian Western Himalayas offers abundant opportunities for the avid trekker giving one an exhilarating time exploring and traversing fascinating mountain trails in the region. Monal Himalayan Travels operate mainly in the regions of Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, Zanskar and the hill districts of Kumaon and Garhwal in Uttaranchal. Our guides are a friendly lot who know the routes well and are trained to make your trek safe and memorable. You can choose from our list of treks or ask us to specially custom design one for you. Just tell us your budget, the time of the year you are planning to trek and the region you desire to journey in we’ll plan a perfect trek for you according to your taste. Trekking with Monal is an unforgettable experience that you’ll cherish for years to come. Our treks range from 1 to 24 days. We can plan longer ones combining different trails into one long, spectacular experience for you.
SOME OF OUR SUGGESTED TREKS
The Malana Traverse– 5 Days
Malana is a mysterious village. The inhabitants’ roots are said to be
traceable to the lost army of Alexander the Great. It is also a village
that believes in its own law that deals with any crime or dispute. It
was isolated till about 2 decades ago but has since experienced a number
of visitors and travelers. Today although there is no road connecting
it to the outside world well defined trails lead to it from the Kullu
and Parvati Valleys.
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The Base of Deo Tibba Trek – 6 Days
This well defined trail leads out of the ancient Jagatsukh village once
the capital of the Kullu kings through thickly forested hillsides of
Oak and Deodar, sprawling lush green meadows carpeted with a myriad
variety of wild flowers and herbs, and glistening streams towards the
base of the Deo Tibba Mountain. You are also treated to spectacular
views of the upper Kullu valley besides the mountains of the Pir Panjal
ranges.
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The Solang Valley, Beas Kund and Bhrighu Lake Treks – All 3
Day treks.
The charming Solang Valley is approached by a track leading out of the
Manali village which continues high above the River Beas through villages
and forest glades. Solang is also a ski resort in winter. The glacial
lake of Beas Kund lies further west from this valley and offers splendid
views of the popular peaks in the area – Deo Tibba to the south east,
Hanuman Tibba to the west and Lady Leg to the north. The hidden Bhrighu
Lake can be accessed from two points. You can either drive up to the
Gulaba Meadows turning due east and then south towards the lake walking
through flower strewn meadows or climb steeply up from the village of
Vashisht 3 Kms north of Manali town.
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The Bhabha Pass Trek – 6 Days
This trek is approached from the Pin Valley in Spiti district of Himachal
Pradesh. We drive up to the Mud Village in Pin Valley from Manali crossing
the two mountain passes of Rohtang and Kunzum. At first the trail traverses
a barren landscape but after crossing the Bhabha Pass at 4866m, the
landscape is transformed into lush green meadows, sparkling streams
and thick forests of Pine and Deodar. The trek terminates at the village
of Kafnu in the Kinnaur Valley. This trek can also be approached from
the other direction via Shimla and Kinnaur terminating in Spiti’s Pin
Valley.
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The Pin Parvati Trek into Pin Valley – 12 Days
One of the most spectacular treks in the region, the trail at first
is moderate in its inclines, but at later stages gets steep and can
be a bit strenuous. Leading west from the lush green Parvati Valley
beside the river of the same name, the trail ends at the base of the
Pin Parvati Pass. From here there is no defined trail to the pass and
beyond. One has to cross a glaciated patch and snow fields to the top
of the pass and then descend into a large stretch criss crossed with
streams. Here the terrain changes dramatically presenting you with views
of rugged, barren mountains. The trek ends at the village of Mud in
Spiti’s Pin Valley. The suggested months for this trek are August to
September due to radical changes in weather conditions.
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The Bara Banghal Nomadic Trail - 14 Days
Used for centuries by the traditional shepherds of the Kangra Valley
– the sturdy Gaddis – to accompany their flocks to the higher grazing
grounds, the trail affords excellent views of the Pir Panjal mountain
range. Beginning from the Lamadugh Meadows due west of Manali, the trail
crosses the Kalihaini Pass and then emerges through scree and moraine
slopes into the lush green landscape of Kangra Valley. After reaching
the quaint village of Bara Banghal the winter homes of these nomadic
shepherds, we turn south to cross another pass the Thamser and finally
reach the Tibetan Settlement of Bir from where we take surface transport
to Dharamshala.
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The Kinner Kailash Parikrama – 6 Days
The Kinner Kailash is sacred to the Hindu Community and is believed
to be the abode of Lord Shiva. This peak is often hidden by clouds but
on a clear day the views are magnificent as the sun transforms the snow
clad upper parts of the peak into burnished gold. The trek commences
from Kinnaur’s district headquarters of Rekong Peo. The trail goes through
lush green forests of Deodar, Fir and Spruce climbing up to the Charang
La at 5682m. All along the trail you get fascinating views of the Kinner
Kailash mountain range. The trek ends at Chitkul the last village of
Kinnaur’s picturesque Sangla Valley. From here you take surface transport
to Shimla the capital of Himachal Pradesh.
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The Indrahar Pass Traverse – 10 Days
This trek involves the crossing of two mountain passes – The Indrahar
and Minkiani. Going along the periphery of Chamba, the trail completes
a circle as it return to the Kangra Valley. On the way you are afforded
with grand panoramic views of the entire Pir Panjal range of mountains.
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The Kang La Trek into Zanskar - 14 Days:
This trek leads through the lovely Miyar Valley in western Lahaul into
the south Zanskar region. The Miyar Valley is known for its profusion
of wild flowers and spectacular views of the surrounding mountain peaks.
This trek becomes technical once you reach the Kang La pass which is
basically a snow field and glacier. However all the views and the beauty
of the Miyar valley compensate for this.
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The Chandratal Trek - 11 Days:
Cross over two high mountain passes walking through green meadows and
sparkling streams and stop over at a hidden lake ringed by rugged barren
mountains.
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The Darcha Lamayuru Trail - 21 Days:
Journey through some of the most isolated mountain regions in the West
Himalayas-Zanskar the land of white copper and ending at one of the
most spectacularly sited monasteries in this part of the Himalayas.
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Tso Morari Tso Kar Trail - 13 Days:
The eastern part of Ladakh displays some of the most awesome landscapes
in the world. Essentially a hi-altitude desert, the region has vast
plateaus and huge lakes. This trek takes you from the hi-altitude areas
of Himachal Pradesh into Ladakh. It's an unforgettable journey to the
enchanting lake district of Ladakh. Visit two breathtakingly beautiful
lakes surrounded by vast plateaus and high mountains.
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Great Himalayan National Park Trails (Sainj Valley – Kullu)
– 3-7 Days
You have a choice of seven treks to choose from. All these are located
within the Great Himalayan National Park in the Sainj and Tirthan and
Parvati valleys. Excellent treks to view the varied flora and fauna
within a well maintained national park in the Western Himalayas. Write
to us for exact details.
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