Introduction
For anybody who responds to the call of something like the mountains, Himachal Pradesh does have a route. In Himachal Pradesh, there are a lot of captivating short hikes.
Treks to do at the weekend:
Patalsu trek:
The track passes through broad alpine grasslands, narrow slopes, and moraine trails before passing through deep oak and pine woods on its way to Mount Patalsu’s 4,250-metre summit.
You will travel through Manali to Solang Valley, which is 14 kilometres distant, and then walk to Solang Village on the first day. On the third day, begin your journey a.m. and arrive at the lovely Patalsu mountain in the afternoon. You may obtain a breathtaking view of something like the Kullu valley from the mountain, with the mountains like Hanuman Tibba & Friendship peak standing above the rest. Return to Shagadugh again for night and go down towards Manali through Solang the following day. The walk is moderate, with daily climbs of 4-5 hours.
Beas kund trek:
Beas Kund is a magnificent emerald glacial lake that is the source of the Beas River. Sage Veda Vyas is said to have bathed here while meditating and writing the epic Hindu epic Mahabharata.
The Beas Kund hike begins in Dhundi and leads you through magnificent meadows dotted with blooming wildflowers and grazing animals. The first day’s campground is in Dhundi, on the lush hills near the Beas River. The next day, take a walk through the old Deodar, pine, as well as maple woods that have survived here for centuries. Except for the odd cicadas, the solitude of something like the woods is mesmerising. The trees have vanished by both the time you approach the lake, leaving only naked mountain stones with patches or snow on them. This same lake is itself a stunning blue body with vivid blooms blooming in the surrounding meadows. On the way up, you’ll get views of peaks including Hanuman Tibba, Seven Sisters, as well as Friendship Peak. Continue climbing to Bakarthach for yet another 4-5 hours via rocks and stones after taking in the splendour of the top, and then return to Dhundi. To conclude your adventure, hike downhill to Solang Nallah the next day.
3 day duration
Easy to Moderate Difficulty
Start and finish point: Dhundi, altitude: 12,772 feet
Prashar trek near lake:
2 day duration
Difficulty: Simple
Start and finish point: Baggi, altitude: 8,960 feet
It’s one of Himachal’s greatest short treks, appropriate for all levels of hikers. This two-day walk in Himalaya will be an unforgettable experience. Prashar Lake may be reached by two routes: one via Baggi Settlement and the second through Jwalapur Village. Arrive at Panarsa early in the morning on the first day and prepare for the day’s hike. Hire a taxi for 25 kilometres to Jwalapur hamlet and enjoy the gorgeous views along the way. Begin walking through tiny Himachali villages with wide views of the Dhauladhar, Kinnaur, but also Pir Panjal peaks on all sides from the settlement. The route gradually descends into dense woodlands, which become increasingly difficult to navigate. After 4-five hours of trekking, you will arrive at Prashar Lake.
Kheerganga trek:
2 day duration
Difficulty: Simple
Starting and ending points: Barshaini village through Kasol, altitude: 13,000 feet
Kheerganga, a two-day trek in Himachal Pradesh, is some of the most popular trek trails near Kasol in the Parvati Valley. It’s one of Himachal’s most gorgeous weekend hikes. Kheerganga, in essence, is a spiritual location, and the route immediately prior to that is studded with enormous natural beauty. It’s a simple 11-12 mile hike upward from there. Even with brief pauses for meals and relaxation inside the midway at a few local cafés, beautiful colourful rooftops lining the path, it can easily be completed in 5-6 hours.
Moji dugh trek:
Moji Dugh is indeed a great beginner’s trek in Manali for those who are new to trekking. It’s commonly used as a base camp for the lengthier trip to Bhrigu Lake, although hiking to Moji Dugh may be a fun weekend excursion in and of itself. The hike begins in the town of Kulang, which is 20 minutes from Manali’s Ram Bagh Chowk. After hiking a moderately graded walk past pine, oaks, among deodars, you will arrive to a verdant glade that really is snow-white in the winter but blooms with vibrant wildflowers in the spring and summer. Spend the night beneath the stars and descend the next day by following the path to Vashisht, another renowned Himachal trek destination.
