Bara Bhangal Trek Packages

Day 01 — Manali to Lama Dugh (3,017m)

Trek Distance: ~7 km

Time Required: 4 hours

The Trail: A steep climb through thick forests right from the start. Keep your water bottles full, as there are no water points after departing Manali.

Highlights: Splendid views of Indrasan, Deo Tibba, and Bara Shigri glacier peaks open up as you gain height. The day ends on an alpine plateau carpeted with flowers.

Day 02 — Lama Dugh to Riyali Thach (3,400m)

Trek Distance: ~6 km

Time Required: 3 hours

Trail Type: You will gain about 1 km in altitude today, trekking along a steep ridge just below Thanpri Tibba (4,000m).

Highlights: Magnificent, bird's-eye views of Manali resting on the left bank of the Beas River and the vibrant upper Kullu valley.

Day 03 — Riyali Thach to Base of Kalihani Pass (4,010m)

Trek Distance: ~10 km

Time Required: 6 hours

Trail Type: A long and demanding day. It starts with open meadows, drops steeply down to a mountain stream, and finishes with a grueling 3-hour climb to the base camp.

Highlights: Stunning evening views of Deo Tibba and Indrasan straight from your campsite.

Day 04 — Base of Kalihani to Devi ki Marhi (3,850m) via Kalihani Pass (4,725m)

Trek Distance: ~12 km

Time Required: 8 hours

Trail Type: The most arduous day of the trek. You will face a steep ascent across scree, moraine, and the massive Kalihani glacier to reach the summit, followed by a steep glacial descent.

Highlights: A breathtaking 360-degree panorama of hanging glaciers, the Pir Panjal, and Dhauladhar ranges from the pass. You'll also pass four beautiful glacial lakes.

Day 05 — Devi Ki Marhi to Dal Marhi (3,900m)

Trek Distance: ~9 km

Time Required: 6 hours

Trail Type: After crossing the Kalihani Nullah, you'll drop into serene oak and birch forests. The trail is mostly flat with gentle waves, closing out with one final steep climb before camp.

Day 06 — Dal Marhi to Bara Bhangal (2,882m)

Trek Distance: ~10 km

Time Required: 6 hours

Trail Type: A steady descent tracking the Ravi River down through deep, fragrant deodar forests.

Highlights: Arrival at Bara Bhangal, the legendary, isolated old village tucked deep inside the valley.

Day 07 — Rest & Exploration Day at Bara Bhangal

Trek Distance: 0 km (Rest Day)

Trail Type: None! Take a well-deserved break to let your muscles recover.

Highlights: Explore the isolated village and interact with the local Gaddi tribe who call this remote valley home.

Day 08 — Bara Bhangal to Mardh (3,830m)

Trek Distance: ~8 km

Time Required: 5 hours

Trail Type: The mountain climbing begins again as you head toward your second major pass. The trail winds upwards through pine, deodar, and birch forests, punctuated by crisp mountain streams.

Highlights: Camping at the base of the Thamsar glacier.

Day 09 — Mardh to Plachak (2,721m) via Thamsar Pass (4,878m)

Trek Distance: ~14 km

Time Required: 7 hours

Trail Type: Another intense day of steep climbing over moraine, scree, and ice. Once over the pass, it is a long, knee-jarring descent down to the tree line.

Highlights: Pass a small, pristine lake right below the summit. Enjoy your very first glimpse of the lush, green Kangra Valley from the top of Thamsar.

Day 10 — Plachak to Rajgundha (2,440m)

Trek Distance: ~9 km

Time Required: 3 hours

Trail Type: The easiest day of the journey. Enjoy a flat, relaxed path through pine forests and across gentle streams as the valley opens up widely.

Highlights: Gorgeous, wide-open views of the Kangra Valley, ending right past the small village of Rajgundha.

Day 11 — Rajgundha to Billing (2,310m)

Trek Distance: ~10 km

Time Required: 4 hours

Trail Type: A smooth, easy walk along a wide track through pristine pine forests to the final pickup point.

Highlights: Arrive at the Billing forest guest house where the trek officially wraps up. A vehicle will meet you here to drive you down to Bir.