Amazing 11 Days Bir Wildlife Vacation Package

The Bara Bhangal Trek climb is through thick forests but there is no water point after departing from Manali. As one gains height in this steep climb the distinct views of different faces of Indrasan Deo Tibba and peaks of Bara Shigri glacier open up . In the last leg the path turns to the right and one traverses the ridge horizontally and enters the campsite on an alpine plateau studded with thick growth of alpine flowers .

The height gained on this day is approximately 1 km. The trek is through a steep ridge below Thanpri Tibba 4000m. From this point, one can have a magnificent glimpse of Manali situated on the left bank of River Beas and the whole upper Kullu valley which appears swathed in the different colors of the season.

This day is a long day in your Bara Bhangal trekking . The trail proceeds over open meadows initially followed by a steep descent to a stream. Crossing it the path continues in a steep climb for about three hours till you arrive at the camp at the base of the Kalihani Pass. Make sure you catch the views of Deo Tibba and Indrasan peaks from the campsite.

The day will be a long arduous day with a steep climb to the pass crossing a stretch of scree a moraine and the Kalihani glacier. Take time off at the pass to get a splendid 360 degree view of hanging glaciers the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges. A steep descent across another glacier and four beautiful glacial lakes will bring you to the camp at the gaddi campsite of Devi ki Marhi.

The trail first crosses over the Kalihani Nullah and descends into the oak and birch forests . Most of path then is flat with few ups and downs . Just before the end of day there is a steep climb before you arrive at the Dal Marhi campsite

The trail now continues down the Ravi river into the deodar forest to the only large village in the valley Bara Bhangal

This day will be spent in resting at Bara Bhangal . Explore village and surrounding areas . Bara Bhangal is isolated and seldom visited . Members of the Gaddi tribe inhabit it .

After a rest day, you will start climbing towards the next big pass , Thamsar. The trail winds up through pine deodar and birch forests with mountain streams to break the monotony . The campsite at Mardh is near the base of the Thamsar glacier .

This day is the easiest day of the Bara Bhangal trek so far. The path is flat and easy, passing through pine forests with many mountain streams The valley widens and you get great views of the open Kangra valley . The campsite is just after the small village of Rajgundha.

Another easy day of walking through the pristine pine forests over an easy and wide track till you arrive at the forest guest house at Billing the end of the trek . A vehicle will pick you up at Billing and drop you to Bir or Dharamshala.