PILGRIMAGE TREKS IN HIMACHAL

MANIMAHESH TREK / TREK TO CHAMBA

Best Time : July to October
Physical Grading : Moderate to difficult
Duration : 6 -10 days
Highlights : Mount Kailash(5500 m),Mani Mahesh lake, view of Himalayan range

Fix Departures : 07 July*, 20 August*, 06 September*

The Mani Mahesh Kailash peak(Shivalinga) has a world wide significance for the followers of Shiva. This hiking route is equally popular among the trekkers as well as the Hindu pilgrims because of its association with Lord Shiva.

Mani Mahesh Peak is located 17km from hadsar. It is also called Chamba Kailash. The peak is 5486m above sea level. The pilgrimage to Mani Mahesh is called "Man ka Mahesh" because it provides one with spiritual satisfaction after viewing Mount Kailash and taking a holy dip in the lake. The Mani Mahesh Yatra begins on Krishna Janmashtami and concludes on Radha Ashtami every year. We have two treks for this peak from Dharamsala.

DANSAR LAKE (triup code : TDL)

Trip Type : Backpacking, Bara Bhanghal Terrain
Duration :06 days
Best Time : April- July, September – November
Difficulty : Strennous
Fix Departures 2009-10* : May 15, June 10, October 05

Dansar Lake is one of the highest lakes in Dhauladhar. It is located at an elevation of 4250 Mts. on the foot hill of Ghora Lotnu Peak. This lake like other lakes of Outer Himalaya is held very sacred for the local people. This trek is one of the finest treks that passes through very scenic places and valleys of Chhotabhangal; the tribal region of Himalayas .

LAMDAL LAKE (trip code:TTL)

Highlights : Holy lakes(Lamdal & Kali Dal)
Duration : 06- 07 Days
Best Time :May – June, September, October
Difficulty : Strennous
Fix Departures 2009-10* : June 05, July 01, September 30

The Dhauladhar deserves a special mention for its high altitude glacial lakes which have mythical backgrounds and are considered extremely sacred by local residents, who make pilgrimage to these lakes during the monsoon and post monsoon season: These lakes are considered to be the abode of, Lord Shiva. Lam Dal is at an elevation of 3900 metres and approachable from Minkiani Pass (4250 metres}. This lake is the largest and the deepest in the area with a circumference of about 2.5 Km.

SEVEN LAKES OF DHAULADHAR TREK (trip code: TSD)

Himachal Pradesh the heartland of Gaddis(Shepherds) has sacred glacial lakes in its core. These lakes are considered to be the abode of Lord Shiva and serves as reservour of water supply to the regions below Dhauladhar Hills. The most prominent among them is Lamdal at an elevation of 4200 m and circumference is 2.5 kms. Follow us to explore these sacred lakes.

Choice I :
Best Time: May-July, September- November
Duration: 14 Days
Physical Grading: Hard Trek
Highlights: Kareri Lake, Lamdal Lake, Chanderkup Lake, Nag Chatri, Nag Dal Lake
Fix Departures: June16*,September 18*

Choice II:
Best Time: May -October
Duration:08 Days
Physical Grading :Strennous
Highlights: Kareri Lake, Lamdal Lake, Kali Kund,Gag Pass(4350 m),View of Dhauladhar Mountains.
Fix Departures: May 17*,June 29*,October 02*