Maximum altitude: The altitude reaches a maximum limit of 8701 feet above sea level.
Grade: This is a long mid-level trek and can efficiently be completed with a moderate fitness level.
Duration of Trek: It will take 6 days/5 and nights to complete the trek
Total Trekking distance: 16kms
The starting point of the Trek: The Malana trek will start and ends in Delhi.
Trail type: Straight paths with a few elevations here and there.
Nearest Railway station: The nearest railway station is New Delhi.
Nearest Airport: New Delhi Airport is the nearest airport.
Snow Season: Snowing will start in October and will last till FebruaryThe base camp of the Trek: Rumsu
Best season: The best time for the Malana trek is from early May to August. This is when the famous summer festival takes place.
Region: Malana, Himachal Pradesh
Who can participate: Although the Trek is long, it is suitable for everyone, including beginners and experts.
Drive from New Delhi to Manali
Food grade quality plastics water bottle. You can also carry hydrating packs.
Some sachets of glucose, ORS, and sports drink to refuel yourself in short intervals.
Good trekking shoes that can withstand the challenges of snowy, rocky, or rugged terrain. It should also have an excellent grip to help you overcome the steep ascents.
If you are travelling during the snow season, carry UV sunglasses to protect your eyes from sun glares.
Go for a superior quality waterproof bag that has a sweat protection layer on the back. The coating will keep you comfortable even when you are sweating. Don't opt for a hefty bag; a 20 -30 Litres backpack should be enough.
If your bag is not waterproof, make sure you carry a rain cover.
You must also carry a light raincoat with a cap, especially if you are travelling during the monsoons.
Carry enough light, breathable clothing like sports T-shirts and innerwear, full sleeve thick jacket. Do not carry heavy clothing like leather jackets, jeans, and more.
Always carry a pair of thermal inners and a woollen monkey cap in winter.
It is good if you carry a pair of slippers to walk around the campsite. This will give enough breathing space and rest to your feet.
Carry a small emergency torch.
A Waterproof pouch to carry money, wallets, mobile phones, electronic gadgets, and other valuables.
Your trekking guide will have a top-notch first aid kit ready, but they might not have the medications that your doctor prescribed. Therefore you must carry your personal medicine and first aid kit according to your doctor's prescriptions. Make sure to include medicines for mountain sickness, fever, nausea, injury of cuts, body ache/ headache, diarrhoea/ amoebic infections, injury of cuts, crape, and regular bandage rolls.
The journey will start from Delhi air-conditioned bus to Manali. This will be around 12 hours. The bus will drop you at Patlikuhal; from there, you will be taking a jeep ride to reach the Rumsu base camp, which is 10 km from Patlikuhal.