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Manimahesh Trek Overview
Quick Facts of Manimahesh Trek
Maximum altitude: 4080 m
Grade: Moderate-level
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Trekking distance: 54 kms
Railhead: Chamba
Airport: Palam (New Delhi)
Snow Season: November to March
Service from: Delhi
Base camp: Hadsar
Best season: August to November
Region: Budhil valley, Himachal Pradesh
Who can participate: Everyone, including beginner-level trekkers, can participate.
Manimahesh Trek Detailed Itinerary
Arrive in Delhi - To Pathankot By Train
Your Manimahesh trek will start with your arrival in Delhi where you will be received by our staff.
Our staff will welcome you with garlands and your trekking tour will start with that.
Next, you will be boarding your train to Pathankot at 9 pm and reaching there by 6:05 am the next morning.
Pathankot to Chamba
On reaching Pathankot, relax for a while and have refreshments and then board the train for Chamba.
Reach Chamba and check in at your accommodation and relax after your long train journey.
Explore the historical city of Chamba in the evening at your own pace.
Do not miss out on visiting the famous Laxmi Narayan Temple of Chamba which has gained prominence for its Himalayan Heritage Architecture.
Return back to the hotel to enjoy a delicious dinner and retire for the day.
Chamba to Hadsar via Bharmour; Trek to Dancho (3 hours)
On the 3rd day of your Manimahesh Kailash trek, you will be starting from Chamba and reaching the Hadsar enroute Bharmour.
On arriving at Hadsar, the starting point of your Manimahesh Lake trek, you will be starting your first trek to Dancho for the next 3 hours.
On the way, admire the breathtaking views of the Valley of Flowers along with short bushy shrubs with medicinal values.
Stay in the tents in Dancho for the night.
Dancho to Mani Mahesh Trek
The fourth day of your Manimahesh trek will start after you have eaten a mouthwatering breakfast.
Today will be the day for you to head towards the sacred Manimahesh Lake which will require you to trek for almost 7 km.
In addition to a number of historic places near the lake, you’ll also be visiting Wildlife sanctuaries that are home to snow leopards, brown bears, and rare pheasants.
Enjoy your stay at a campsite near the holy lake.
Explore Mani Mahesh Lake
Day 5 of your Manimahesh Lake Trek has been left to you to spend as you please.
Use this day to leisurely explore the places near the lake and stroll around the holy lake.
You may also spend some time relishing the surrounding natural beauty and enjoying the serene ambience of the place.
Enjoy a lakeside dinner at night and delight in spending one more night near the holy lake.
Mani Mahesh lake to Dancho
On the sixth day, you will leave the beautiful Mani Mahesh lake.
You will be trekking down the same route and reaching Dancho.
Stay at night at the campsite at Dancho.
Dancho to Hadsar to Chamba
Start your day with a sumptuous breakfast at the Dancho campsite and begin your descent to reach Hadsar.
Soon as you reach Hadsar, you will embark on a drive back to Chamba.
Reach Chamba and check in to your accommodation, enjoy the delicious dinner and retire for the night.
Dancho to Hadsar to Chamba
Start your day with a sumptuous breakfast at the Dancho campsite and begin your descent to reach Hadsar.
Soon as you reach Hadsar, you will embark on a drive back to Chamba.
Reach Chamba and check in to your accommodation, enjoy the delicious dinner and retire for the night.
What To Pack For Manimahesh Trek?
Clothes: T-shirts are more comfortable than shirts and dry fast. Trek Pants will be more comfortable during the trek than jeans or trousers. Cover your head with a cap or balaclava. Wear jackets to protect you against chilly weather. Take some warm clothing such as fleece, woolen layers or thermals for nights.
Footwear: Get yourself sturdy well-fitted trekking footwear so that your feet do not hurt during the trek.
Essentials:
A strongly built 50 to 60 liters backpack with good support is an absolute must for a trek.
Carry sunscreen to protect your skin.
Personal toiletry items such as toothpaste, toothbrush, toilet paper, sanitiser etc.
Take along a Hiking pole for support during the trek.
Personal medical kit with items such as prescribed medicines and common ones for altitude sickness, pain relief, headache, fever, stomach problems, motion sickness, allergies, diarrhea, etc.
Also an antiseptic cream, a pain relief spray, bandage and cotton for cuts.
Carry Toilet paper & wipes as you will be staying at camps at a few destinationsWater bottle to refill with water to hydrate yourself during the trek.
Torch to use at night.
Sunglasses for protecting the eyes.
Camera with rechargeable batteries to capture the scenic beauty.
Know Before You Go for Manimahesh Trek
By Air: Indira Gandhi International Airport of Delhi connects the city with almost all national as well as international destinations.
By Rail: Delhi is the railhead of this trek that you can reach thorough railways from every part of India.
By Metro: If you are traveling from Ghaziabad, Gurgaon or Noida, you can also travel by metro to reach Delhi.
By Road: There are several bus routes which connect the city with its neighboring cities.
There are two trekking routes that you can take to reach Manimahesh:
1. Bharmour - Hadsar-Dancho Route
This Manimahesh trek route will start from the Bharmour village from where you will need to travel to Hadsar. From Hadsar your trekking will start. The route will first take you to Dhancho which is 5-6 kms from Hadsar and will take 3-4 hours to reach. From Dancho, the extreme left route will lead up to the second last stop which is Gauri Kund. From Gauri Kund, Manimahesh Lake is only at a distance of 1 km.
2. Parikrama Route - Via Kugti Village
The second Manimahesh trek route is rather challenging and is only used by trekkers who are professionals. This route is known as the Parikrama Route as it goes full circle around the Manimahesh peak and covers a total distance of 38 - 40 km. The route starts from Hadsar and from there, you will need to walk ahead to Dharol or Kugti Village. It will take you 3-4 hours to hike to Kugti village. The actual trek will start from Kugti and will continue till the next stop Alyas where you will stop for the night. From Alyas, the route heads off to Jotun Pass and finally to Manimahesh lake, with Dham Ghodi and Kamal Kund on the way.
You must follow all the instructions given by your tour guides and navigators of the Manimahesh Kailash trek.
Get your medical checkup done to ensure fitness before you go on the Manimahesh trek.
People with heart, respiratory and blood pressure problems should not go trekking without a doctor’s advice. Manimahesh Kailash trek is also not recommended for pregnant ladies.
Carry all the necessary trekking equipment with you to ensure you don’t face any issues during the journey.
If you have any kind of specific allergies or altitude sickness then you must make the tour guides aware of that.
Carry some light snacks such as dry fruits to keep you energized. You can also stop at the several food stalls and eateries on the way to get some food.
Wear clothes and shoes that are comfortable for trekking.
Carry a medical kit which may come in handy for sprains, cuts etc.
Be careful as you walk. Do not get distracted while walking, which might result in losing your foothold and spraining your legs.
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FAQs of Manimahesh Trek
Is Manimahesh trek difficult?
Manimahesh trek has two routes. If you travel by the Bharmaur - Hadsar -Dancho Route, the trekking trail is moderate and even beginners will also be able to trek on this route. But the other route, Parikrama Route - Via Kugti Village, is very challenging and is only recommended if you are a professional trekker.
How long is the Manimahesh trek?
Manimahesh trek by the Bharmaur - Hadsar -Dancho Route will take you 8 days and 7 nights if you start from Delhi.
How do I get to Manimahesh?
You will need to travel to Chamba via Pathankot and then proceed to Hudsar via Bharmaur. From Hadsar you will first reach Dancho and then finally to Manmahesh.
What is the best time to do Manimahesh Trek?
The Manimahesh trek starts in the month of August and you can go for the trek between August till November after which it starts snowing. The best time to go for this trek is therefore from August to November.
What is the highest altitude of the Manimahesh trek?
The highest altitude of the Manimahesh trek is its ultimate destination, the Manimahesh Lake which is situated at 4080 m above sea level.
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