BARA BHANGAL

BARA BHANGAL TREK

Sept 07-Sept 18, 2019

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BARA BHANGAL: INTRODUCTION The Bara Bhangal trek, also known as the Shepherds trail trek takes you over Kalihani and Thamsar passes and

is a traverse from the popular tourist town of Manali to the Himalayan Paragliding hub, Bir. This long trek does

not go too high and camps at below 4000m on all days. The consistent ups and downs of this trail are what

brings the challenge to this one. Beautiful campsites, luscious meadows filled with wildflowers, green lakes, and

sheep everywhere you look. This trip is definitely one for the trekker looking to delve into harder and longer

trips without the challenge of altitude.

The village of Bara Bhangal - one of the most isolated villages in Asia is a relic of times past. The shepherds and

the village make this trek as much of a cultural experience as it is an adventurous one.

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BARA BHANGAL: FACT SHEET

• DATE OF TREK: SEPT 07 - SEPT 18

• DURATION OF TREK: 12 DAYS

• REPORTING POINT: DELHI

• GRADE OF TREK: DEMANDING

• HEIGHT: 4800M

ACCOMMODATION

DAY ACCOMMODATION MEAL PLAN

DAY 0 OVERNIGHT BUS TO MANALI N/A DAY 1 MANALI HOTEL ALL INCLUSIVE

DAY 2-10 TREKKING CAMP ALL INCLUSIVE

DAY 11 BIR HOTEL ALL INCLUSIVE

DAY 12 OVERNIGHT BUS TO DELHI ALL INCLUSIVE

ITINERARY CHART

DAY START POINT

END POINT

TIME ALT(M)

DAY0 DELHI MANALI 13 HRS 2050M DAY 1 MANALI MANALI - 2050M

DAY 2 MANALI LAMADUGH 4HRS 3000M

DAY 3 LAMA DUGH RIYALI THACH 6 HRS 3400M

DAY 4 RIYALI THACH KALIHANI BASE 6 HRS 4000M

DAY 5 KALIHANI BASE DEVI KI MARHI (PASS DAY)

8 HRS 3800M

DAY 6 DEVI KI MARHI JAL MARHI 6 HRS 3900M DAY 7 JAL MARHI BARA BHANGAL 6 HRS 2900M DAY 8 BARA BHANGAL BARA BHANGAL - 2900M

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DAY 9 BARA BHANGAL MARDH 6HRS 3800M

DAY 10 MARDH PALACHAK (PASS DAY)

8HRS 2800M

DAY 11 PALACHAK BIR 6 HRS 2200M

DAY 12 BIR DELHI TRIP ENDS!

TOTAL COST: INR 91,400+ 5% TAX

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BARA BHANGAL: DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY ZERO: DELHI – MANALI (2050M)

Arrive at ISBT Kashmiri Gate by 8pm to board the bus to Manali. The Volvo Semi –Sleeper bus takes 13 hours

to reach our destination. Board waiting vehicles to drive to our lodge away from the bustle of the city at

Haripur – 15km away.

DAY ONE: MANALI (2050M)

Meet with your guide and staff for the trip. Acclimatisation and last minute shopping. Take a few short walks around the village to keep yourself active.

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BARA BHANGAL: ITINERARY

DAY TWO: MANALI – LAMADUGH (3000M)

We start our trek through thick forest. 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 lag, 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.

DAY THREE: LAMADUGH - RIYALI THACH (3400M)

The height gain on this day is approximately 1 km. The trek is through steep a ridge below Khand Pari 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

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DAY FOUR: RIYALI THACH - KALIHANI BASE (4000M)

A longish day. 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.

DAY FIVE: KALIHANI BASE - KALIHANI TOP - DEVI KI MARHI (3800M)

Today will be a long, ardrous day with a steep climb to the pass crossing a stretch of scree, a morraine 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 rangees. 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.

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DAY SIX: DEVI KI MARHI - JAL MARHI (3900M)

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 though is a steep climb before you arrive at the Jal

Marhi campsite, right next to a stream.

DAY SEVEN: JAL MARHI - BARA BHANGAL (2800M)

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

Bhangal.

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DAY EIGHT: BARA BHANGAL

We spend a day at the Bara Bhangal village, meeting the locals and exploring this village stuck in time. One of the most remote villages in Asia - it can only be reached either via one of the passes we cross or through narrow gorge on the Ravi river. A day to rest, bathe, take short walks and interact with the locals.

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DAY NINE: BARA BHANGAL - MARDH (3800M)

Today we 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.

DAY TEN: MARDH - PALACHAK (2700M)

Another day of steep ascent over morraine, scree and glacier. The climb is broken by a small lake just below the pass. From on top of Thamsar, you will get your first glimpse of the lush Kangra valley. On the other side of the pass, it's a steep, long descent till you reach the campsite at Plachak, well below the tree line.

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DAY ELEVEN: PALACHAK - BIR (2300M)

The easiest day of the 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. A vehicle will pick us up at Billing

and drop us at Bir or Dharamshala.

DAY TWELVE: BIR - DELHI

We spend the day at leisure in Bir or Dharamshala and take the overnight Volvo bus to Delhi. You can also

choose to fly out of the Dharamshala airport anytime in the day.

TOTAL COST: INR 91,400 + 5% TAX

000 + 5% TAX

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BARA BHANGAL: COST BREAKDOWN

COST INCLUDES

ALL TRAVEL FROM DELHI AND BACK TO DELHI/BIR/DHARMSHALA BY (ROAD) (NON AC SUV/ AC COACH)

ALL ARRANGEMENTS FOR STAYING AND CAMPING WHILE ON TRIP ACCOMMODATION ON TWIN SHARING BASIS IN TENTS/ REST HOUSE/ HOTEL

SAFE DRINKING WATER ALL MEALS

GUIDE FEE/ PEAK FEE/SANCTUARY FEE/ROYALTY/PERMITS WHERE APPLICABLE PORTRAGE UPTO 15KG/PERSON ALL TREKKING ARRANGEMENTS MOST EXPERIENCED GUIDING TEAM, CAMP STAFF AND COOKS

COST EXCLUDES

SLEEPING BAG

RLY STN/AIRPORT TRANSFERS IN DELHI ANY STAY AND MEALS IN DELHI

BOTTLED WATER ITEMS OF PERSONAL CLOTHING

EXPENSES OF PERSONAL NATURE (LAUNDRY/PHONE CALLS/ALCOHOL/CIGARETTES/INSURANCE/CAMERA FEE/ETC.) ANY COSTS ARISING OUT OF UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH AS BAD WEATHER/LANDSLIDES/ROAD CONDITIONS/ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL TIPS AND GRATUITIES (WE RECOMMEND 5-10% OF YOUR TRIP COST – TO BE DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE TEAM) – PERSONAL CHOICE

PLEASE NOTE

FLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COST

SINGLE SUPPLEMENT – RS 18,500 + 5% TAX,

FORCED SINGLE SUPPLEMENT IN CASE THERE IS NO ONE TO SHARE YOUR ROOM WITH – RS 9,500 + 5% TAX

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