Bhrigu Lake Trek Tour

The Bhrigu Lake trek begins at Gulaba. The 24 km route to Gulaba takes you on the Manali-Rohtang Pass road past Kolang, Palchan and Kothi. You get fabulous views of pine forests and mountains as soon as you cross Kothi. Once a quiet hamlet Gulaba is now buzzing with tourists in transit to Rohtang Pass.Vehicles drop you off at the road head near Gulaba checkpost.Trek steadily underneath forest cover passing through open grasslands every now and then. You will reach the Jonkar Thatch campsite in about an hour and fifteen minutes.

Activities : Trekking

Carry 2 litres of water from Gulaba. The first water source is 15 minutes before Rola Khuli campsite and the second one is 10 minutes before – both at stream crossings. The first one is a better place for filling your water bottles since it has a steady flow of water. This saves you time.The trail begins with a steep ascent. Make note of brown oak, cedar and birch trees on the trail here. These are few of the most prominent trees in the Himalayas. After around 20 minutes, the trail enters an open meadow where shepherds camp.Observe Mt. Hanuman Tibba towering over the meadow in the background. Below.
Hanuman Tibba are the Seven Sister peaks seated in the Beas Kund Valley. Turn right from the upper ridge of the meadow and head south. The second forested cover begins here.Rola Khuli is a scenic grazing ground used by local shepherds.Located at base of Bhrigu Lake it makes for an ideal camping spot.your water source here is Chor Nallah which flows across the camping ground.

Activities : Trekking

Start early as you have a lot of distance to cover today.You have to trek a height of aroud1,348 ft to reach Bhrigu Lake.Bhrigu Lake rests between two high-altitude ridges. You begin with hiking to the first ridge, which is an hour away. In June, the trail is usually covered in snow. In July, as the snow melts on the lower reaches, you see the trail slowly turning from green to brown and white. As you reach the ridge, look for an oval glacial lake in the distance. Depending on the season, the lake is either surrounded by snow or fresh grass, along with alpine flowers.On a clear day, you can catch a stunning panoramic view of Pir Pinjal and Dhauladhar ranges. Also, major peaks such as Indrasen, Deo Tibba and Hanuman Tibba stand majestically before you. The lake is normally enveloped in fog which can make finding the route tricky. It is always advisable to hire a local guide.After spending time at the lake retrace your way to Rola Khuli.

Activities : Lakes & Rivers , Trekking

Today’s trek is an easy one.You get back to Gulaba through the meadows you came up from.The descent can be a bit steep but is good on your legs given you are always in the meadows.It takes 3-4 hours to reach Gulaba.Gulaba at around 10,370 ft is a better exit for your knees and as compared to Vasisht at 7,000 ft.

Activities : Trekking