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Day- 01 |
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Manali - Jagatsukh - Khanol
(2020m)
The trail winds upwards alongside
the Duhangan Nala to Khanol, which is the first day's
campsite. The Manali valley appears far below and to the
east lies the towering Deo Tibba mountain. Along the way
to Khanol green forests with an amazing variety of
vegetation can be seen. Camp at Khanul. |
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Day- 02 |
Khanol -
Chikka (2960m)
The 6 kms long trail goes
along an alpine plateau on a gradual incline. Camp at
Chikka. |
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Day- 03 |
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Chikka - Seri (3390m)
The
trail continues uphill for 5 kms and the sudden
appearance of Deo Tibba is breathtaking. Seri was once a
glaciated lake, but is now a meadow carpeted with an
astounding variety of herbs and alpine flowers. Camp in
the fairyland beneath a clear blue sky twinkling with
millions of stars. Camp at Seri. |
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Day- 04 |
Seri -
Chandertal - Taini Alpine Plateau
(4570m)
You have two options both with
the short climbs involved. Flora enthusiasts will have a
wonderful time
trying to identify the hundreds of flowers growing
everywhere and the Chandertalai lake provides some
excellent views of Deo Tibba and other peaks of Manali
and Spiti ranges. Camp at either place. |
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Day- 05 |
Chandertal - Seri
Return
the same way to Seri. Camp. |
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Day- 06 |
Seri -
Chikka
Leaving this wonderful land
behind, the trail descends downward back through the
forests that lie above Manali leading to Chikka.
Camp. |
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Day- 07 |
Chikka to Manali
Return by
the same route to Manali from where you take surface
transport back to Delhi. |
