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Day- 01 |
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. |
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Day- 02 |
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. |
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Day- 03 |
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. |
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Day- 04 |
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. |
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Day- 05 |
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. |
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Day- 06 |
Kasol to Manali/Naggar
- 60 kms
Transfer by car/bus to
Manali/Naggar and departure. |