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Duration: 6 Days 5 Nights
Region: Kullu - Manali
Season: May to October
Day 1: Manali/Naggar to Nawan Tapru:
Drive 24 kms. Walk about 6 Kms.
Trek starts from Naggar- 21 kms from Manali. Delightfully situated
on a wooded slope and commanding an excellent view of the valley.
Naggar is famous for its temples, ancient castle and the Roerich
Art Museum. It was once the capital of Kullu valley. Initially a
gradual walk through Pine and Cedar forests, apple orchards and
meadows and later a walk up hill till the campsite at Nawan Tapru.
Camp overnight.
Day
2: Nawan Tapru - Chanderkhani (3500m)
8 Kms.
Climb gradually to the top of the pass where you get striking views
of the Deo Tibba peak and other mountains of the Spiti ranges overlooking
the Malana Glen. Camp near the pass.
Day 3: Chanderkhani - Malana
- 7 Kms.
Malana is said to be one of the oldest democracies in the world.
According to a legend the village is home to the descendents of
the soldiers from Alexander's army. In the village one can see carvings
of soldiers in full length armoured dresses. Indian soldiers used
to wear only half-length armoured dress but never full length armoured
dresses, which reach the knees. Habitats of Malana are unusual in
appearance with sharp features, narrow eyes and dark bronze skin
which is similar to Greeks. An ancient temple is situated in middle
of the village and no one is allowed to touch the sacred stones
there. Camp at Malana.
Day 4: Malana to Rashol (2598m) -
19 kms
Malana to Rashol involves a steep walk and from Rashol you get wonderful
views of the Pin Parvati range of mountains.
Day
5: Rashol to Kasol (1585m) - 8
kms
Steep descent from Rashol to the Kasol campsite. This small village
nestles on a hillside shelf high above the Parvati River. From Kasol
one can visit the famous hot water springs at Manikaran. There are
a few ancient temples at Manikaran. Camp/Hotel.
Day 6: Kasol to Manali/Naggar
- 60 kms
Transfer by car/bus to Manali/Naggar and departure.
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