At-a-glance
- Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
- Elevation Peak: 3,978 m (Rohtang Pass) / 3,700 m (Beas Kund Glacial Tarn)
- Optimal Season: May to October (Wildflowers Jul–Aug; Crystal air Sep–Oct)
- Physical Demand: Moderate (1 full-day alpine hike + high-altitude scenic pass drives)
- Starting/Ending Points: Manali / Bhuntar Airport
- Indicative Tariff: Price on request.
Overview
An exhilarating high-altitude alpine showcase of the Pir Panjal range. Trek to Beas Kund, the pristine emerald glacial tarn where Sage Vyas meditated, surrounded by Hanuman Tibba, Friendship Peak, and Ladakhi Peak. Drive the legendary switchbacks of Rohtang Pass to touch the gateway of trans-Himalayan Lahaul.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival & Dhungri Cedar Walk (2,050 m): Arrive in Manali; check in to hillside stone retreat; acclimatization walk through ancient deodar trees to Hadimba Temple and Old Manali.
- Day 2: Beas Kund Glacial Tarn Hike (12 km / 6–7 hrs / 3,700 m): Early drive to Dhundi trailhead; ascend along the boulder-strewn Beas riverbed past Bakarthach meadows to the cirque lake of Beas Kund; packed lunch with views of hanging glaciers; return to Manali.
- Day 3: Rohtang Pass High Road & Gramphu Crest (3,978 m): Ascend the historic hairpins via Marhi to Rohtang Pass; panoramic views of snowbound summits and Chandra valley; drive through the engineering feat of the Atal Tunnel to return via Solang.
- Day 4: Naggar Woodcarvings & Departure: Morning visit to Naggar Castle and Tripura Sundari timber temple; departure transfer to Bhuntar or Chandigarh.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included: Private mountain vehicle for all transfers; NGT Rohtang Pass vehicle permits; 3 nights boutique lodge accommodation in upper Manali; daily breakfast and dinners; certified mountain trekking guide and packed lunch for Beas Kund day hike.
Excluded: Personal trekking poles and boots; travel insurance; flight/train tickets; tips for guide and driver.
Flexibility / Road conditions & Seasonal Timing
Rohtang Pass transit is regulated by National Green Tribunal (NGT) environmental quotas; passes are closed on Tuesdays for maintenance and shut completely during winter freeze (typically late November to May). During July and August, the Kullu valley experiences active monsoon showers; while morning starts allow clear trekking to Beas Kund, trail conditions can be slick, and transit plans require buffer time.
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