Manali is an absolute delight for adventurers looking to take on the jagged hills. A great base camp for treks, Manali’s Mountaineering Institute offers several types of high altitude hiking and rock climbing opportunities. Yoga-Trekking is another unique concept which combines spiritual wellness with physical well-being and has become a rage among both adventure and spirituality seekers.
Many Trekking Routes are available in Manali. Major treks in manali are Beas Kund Trek, Bhrigu Lake Trek, Chandrakhani Trek, Chandra Taal Trek and many more. The check list of the equipments required for trekking in manali includes of Comfortable walking shoes with a good grip on the ankles. Water proof warm jacket.Woolen / tennis scocks and stockings. Sunglasses, headgear, rucksack and other bags too if you plan to hire porters and ponies. Water- Bottle, Swiss army Knife, Sleeping Bag and foam ground sheet, Gloves, umbrella, rope, Medical and first aid equipment. Photographic Equipment, Torch and batteries, tent, Compass, Binoculars, cooking Equipments, food and rations.Fresh Fruits, vegitables, meat and milk are rarely in short supply along the trails apart from higher reaches and parts of the trans Himalyas.
Beas Kund Trek
Beas Kund Trek a short trek of over 3 days will take you the source of River Beas. Beas Kund trek is short trek but it is full of stunning views of glaciers and snow clad peaks. Bakarthach campsite is the highlight of the trek due to stunning views of hanging glaciers.
Bhrigu Lake Trek
Bhrigu Lake trek is a short trek near Manali which takes you to pristine lake Bhrigu Lake located at an elevation of around 4,300 metres (14,100 ft) in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh. It is located to the east of Rohtang Pass and is around 6 kilometres from Gulaba village.
Lama Dugh Trek
A day hike which starts from backpackers paradise Old Manali through thick forest of Deodar, Pine, Oak, Horse Chestnut and Cedar to the beautiful meadow of Lama Dugh at an altitude of 3635 meters which offer great views of Manali, Manalsu Glacier, Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges including Hanuman Tibba, Deo Tibba and Rohtang Pass. You can enjoy Manali camping as well on Lama Dugh Trek.
Deo Tibba Base Camp Trek
Deo Tibba Base Camp Trek takes you through one of the most breathtakingly beautiful parts of the country. If you are short on time then Deo Tibba Trek is just the right one for you. You will walk through dreamy fairytale meadows filled with beautifully scented junipers, silver birch trees and vibrant rhododendrons. You will see the pristine snow clad peaks of Deo Tibba and alpine forests of this beautiful region.