Day 01: Arrive in Manali – ‘dA Base’ – short hike – Himalayan village culture experience – angling/ziplining

The participants will de-board the Bus at ‘Patlikuhl’, 14 kms short of New Manali Bus stand. From this pick-up point, the guests will be driven to our Base in Haripur, near Manali. After refreshments and breakfast hike 2 hrs to ‘the Kkoott’ - Himalayan Jungle Lodge in Soil, the oldest village of this valley. Unwind at Himalayan Jungle Retreat located in a massive orchard by the stream on the edge of the forest. After lunch explore surrounding or go angling if you like. Return back at base to chat with the team over bonfire and dinner.
Stay at the Himalayan Jungle Retreat in Soil instead of ‘da Base’ can be organized at extra cost Naggar visit and Ziplining (the highest in the country) , traditional Himachli cuisine at Jana waterfalls can be organized at extra cost
*Angling at extra cost

• All the Camping arrangements
• 1 nights stay at ‘dA Base’ located in an orchard
• Wildlife/ environmental permits and other permits & levies
• All transportation as per itinerary in local cars and jeeps
• Pick up and drop from Patlikuhl bus stand, Manali
• 2 nights in comfortable tents
• Experienced MOI/ BMC qualified lead guide and qualified assistant with expertise in first aid
• All meals during the trek (nutritious freshly cooked vegetarian)

• Cost of travel to and from your city.
• Cost of any form of insurance (Personal/Baggage/Medical)
• Cost of rescue, evacuation, hospitalization, etc.
• Expenses of purely personal nature ex. laundry, phone/calls, tips to drivers, guides, any beverages
• Expenses arising due to increase in the trip days due to any natural/political forces
• Porterage @INR. 600 per day per max. 10 kg bag.

Beas Kund is a high-altitude glacial lake located in the Dhauladhar range (meaning ‘the white range’) of the majestic Himalayas. Known for its sacred significance, Beas Kund is the source of the river Beas and offers breathtaking views of the nearby Shitidhar, Ladakhi, Friendship, and Hanuman Tibba peaks. This trek, one of the most captivating in the Kullu region, provides panoramic vistas of the Pir Panjal range and follows the banks of the river Beas. It is a popular short trek that takes you through stunning mountain landscapes and is suitable for all age groups, requiring no prior trekking experience.

Highlights:

• Trek to Beas Kund, the origin of the River Beas
• Marvel at the majestic views of Shitidhar, Ladakhi, Friendship, and Hanuman Tibba peaks
• Explore Manali
• Visit Soil, the oldest village in the valley
• Experience the culture and cuisine of Kullu
• Options for Paragliding or Zip-lining

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.