Bhrigu Lake
Himachal High
Himachal Pradesh
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7th-11th July 2026
The Bhrigu lake trek is a high-altitude lake near Manali, a trail known for offering trekkers immediate access to expansive, velvety green alpine meadows, often described as a vast carpet in the sky. Unlike many other trails, the beauty of these rolling grasslands and slopes is visible almost from the start. This accessible yet rewarding trek leads through this magnificent scenery to the sacred, tranquil glacial lake, providing magnificent, uninterrupted panoramic views of prominent snow-capped peaks, including Deo Tibba and Hanuman Tibba.
At A Glance
ITINERARY
Day 01
Start your day with a picturesque drive from Manali. The road winds up through pine and deodar forests to the village of Gulaba. From the Gulaba check post, you'll undertake a very short, easy ascent to reach the established campsite on the beautiful Gulaba meadows. This day is essential for acclimatisation before the significant altitude gain on day two.
Day 02
This is your first major day of trekking, involving a steep, steady climb. The trail initially winds through dense forests before opening up to large, sweeping alpine meadows. You will gain approximately 600 metres in altitude today. Rola Kholi is situated in a high clearing and offers stunning views, serving as the base camp for the Bhrigu lake summit attempt.
Day 03
An early start is crucial as you head towards Bhrigu lake. The climb is continuous and becomes quite steep as you approach the final ridge. Bhrigu lake is a small, sacred, high-altitude body of water, often frozen or dotted with ice even in the summer. Spend some time at the lake enjoying the solitude and the views before retracing your steps carefully back down to the Rola Kholi base camp. This is the toughest day due to distance and altitude.
Day 04
Begin your descent today. The walk from Rola Kholi back down to Gulaba is significantly faster and easier than the ascent, offering plenty of time to enjoy the views as you pass through the beautiful meadows again. Upon reaching Gulaba, board your vehicle for the scenic drive back to Manali.
Day 05
Breakfast and check out
Inclusions and Exclusions
- Transport:
Trail Transfers: Specialized transport for rugged transit specifically between Manali and the trekking trailheads (start and end points). - Accommodation:
Comfortable guesthouses in Manali on double occupancy, and alpine tents or mountain guesthouses on the trail. - Trek
Guided trek with professional camping gear. - Meals: All meals during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), and dinner and breakfast for the remaining itinerary.
- Permits & Fees: Forest department entry fees, trekking permits, and local camping fee.
- Staff: English-speaking tour leader, experienced local mountain guides and camping staff.
- Offloading: Porter and mule charges for ferrying all luggage except personal day pack.
- Insurance: Mandatory travel insurance.
- Personal Gear: Personal equipment (thermal wear, hiking poles, etc).
- Meals: Any meals not mentioned in the program.
- Beverages: Any drinks including soft drinks, bottled water, or alcoholic beverages.
- Extra Tours: Any excursions, local sightseeing or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tips: Gratuities for the trekking crew, drivers, and hotel staff.
- Taxes: All applicable government taxes (GST) and transactional fees.
- Contingency Fee: Any additional expenses arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, road blocks or unrest, that result in an extension or change in the program, or emergency evacuation for medical reasons.