Malana Trek ( 3660mts)
This is one of the most enchanting trek available in the Kullu valley which offers some of the most widely beautiful mountain scenery to be found anywhere in India. Deep forest, wide open lush green hanging valleys and the bleak marinated landscape dominated by the Malana glacier, all add up to a very beautiful trek. Malana is a tribal village, which is considered as the oldest democracy in the world. The permission must be obtained by the head of the villagers to visit the important places in the village and one have to be very careful to not touch the untouched places (sacred places and monuments). In that case the villages can claim the fine to the person who touched the places intentionally or not.
Trek Overview
- Duration : 4 Night/ 5 Days
- Max. Altitude : 3660 m/12078 ft.
- Trek Grade : Moderate
- Transportation : Tata summon (Jeep)
- Accommodation : Camps
- Food : API (All Meal during trek)
- Best time to visit : June-October
Day wise program
Day 01 Manali/ Naggar (20 km)/ Stiling (3 hrs trek)
Travel by car/jeep from Manali to Naggar. Visit Naggar castle, Roerich Art Gallery (closed on Mondays) and other temples in the village. From Roerich Art Gallery we start our walk to Rumsu village a road which is partially through forest. Rumsu village (2378 m) is the first village which you will cross during this trek, the next is Malana. At Rumsu you get an opportunity to see old traditional houses and a temple of local deity Jamdagni Rishi, who also has a temple dedicated to him at Malana. At Rumsu we have to take care not to touch and visit the temple (only see form a distance). After Rumsu we start our ascend walk to our camp site which is about 1.5 hrs away. The camp site at Stiling is surrounded by forest with trees like deodar, Khanol and other Himalayan coniferous trees.
Day 02 Stiling/ Basecamp of the Chandrakhani Pass (5 hrs trek)
From Stiling to Khaunkaradi it is a partially steep walk and at times a little flat. From here till our camp at the base of Chanderkhani Pass (3660 m) it is an easy walk and trees of birch are scattered around. We camp at 3400 m. We will have views of Manali and peaks like Shetidhar, Hanuman Tibba and Priya Darshani.
Day 03 Basecamp/Nagrooni (3200m) (6 hrs trek)
From here we start the ascend to Chanderkhani pass (3660 m), which is a walk of about an hour. From the pass one can enjoy a magnificent view of various mountain peaks of Kullu, Lahaul and the Bara Bhangal range. After crossing the pass, there will be a steep descent and then a nice gradual walk to a rocky campsite called Nagrooni.
Day 04 Nagroni/Malana (6 hrs trek)
We descend down to the village of Malana (2652 m). Visit Malana village to study the local customs, traditions & social system of the people, which is considered to be the oldest democracy of the World. Be cautious and follow all local rules and their customs, which are very strict. A foreigner cannot touch a local villager or temple. Stay overnight in Malana in campsite or guesthouse
Day 05 Malana to road 2 hrs trek.Journey back
From Malana we have to walk down to the road. From here a car will pick us up and drive us back through the beautiful Parvati Valley. On the way back we can stop in Manikaran Gurudura to Visit the Market and some temples. In the early evening we will drive back to Manali. .
Cost includes:
All camping equipment’s during the trip including tent, sleeping bag & mat.
All transportations as per itinerary.
Meals in trek( vegetarian )
All entry fees & permit charges.
Services of a mountain guide and his assistant
Porters / Camping charges
All applicable taxes GST 05% (no hidden cost)
Cost Exclude:
Tips, laundry, phone calls, mineral water, cold drinks, camera fee etc.
Meals unless specified.
Any medical expenses, if incurred.
Personal and incidental expenses
Expenses incurred due to delay in the schedule for reasons beyond the control of organizers.
Please Carry:-
Back pack & rain cover.
Trek pants 2 Synthetic.
Wind & waterproof jacket.
Walking Stick (not compulsory).
Head Lamp & Sun Glass.
A small lunch box
Personal Medical kit.
Water bottle.
Energy bars, dry fruits, electral/ors.
Costing 1 person 2 person 3 person 4 person 5 person 6 and above
Note:
Rate quoted is valid up to 30th September 2022.