Beas Kund Trek

As you reach our homestay in Manali in the morning, you will be greeted with welcome drinks and a delicious breakfast. Once all team members have checked in, we will embark on an easy hike in the nearby forest. This initial trek is designed to test everyone's physical fitness, helping you acclimate to the mountain environment and kick-start the acclimatization process.

After returning from the morning hike, you can freshen up and enjoy a hearty lunch. Following lunch, we will have a discussion session with our trek leader and guides to ensure our shopping list is complete and nothing essential is overlooked. Afterward, we will visit Mall Road for shopping, ATM visits, and perhaps a stop at some local cafes.

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We will return to the homestay by 7 PM for a comprehensive briefing and introduction session. This session will cover essential topics such as mountain manners, the importance of time management, understanding the route, rucksack packing, hygiene, and medical considerations.

Wake-up Call:

Start your day bright and early, preferably before 6 AM, following the mountain routine. Ensure your rucksack is neatly packed the night before.

Transport to Dhundi:

Today, our cab will transport us to Dhundi at around 9am, passing through the scenic Solang Valley. While Solang Valley is a popular tourist spot, it can get crowded, potentially causing slight delays.

Arrival at Dhundi:

Dhundi is known for its unpredictable weather, often getting cloudy without warning. Near Dhundi Bridge, we'll leave the paved road. Our car will take us a bit further along the trail, giving us a head start. Our common luggage, and the rucksacks of those opting for offloading (which we discourage unless necessary), will be loaded onto mules. The rest of the team will have a brief session before we begin our trek. T oday's destination is Bakkar Thach (Goat Meadow).

Trek to Bakkar Thach:

1. Starting from Dhundi
   • The initial 1 km is an easy walk with no upward slope.
   • You might catch glimpses of the Beas River playing hide and seek behind the gorges.
   • Remnants of last year's snow, now dull with mud and dirt, can still be seen.
   • Enjoy the sights of nomad camps (Gaddi ka Dera), yellow rye fields, or low-hanging clouds.
   • Hanuman Tibba and its glacier stand tall in the distance, like guardians of the valley.
2. After the Bridge:
   • The first half of the route before the Beas Bridge is laid with stones and sand for easier driving. If you prefer earthy trails, bear with it until you cross the wooden bridge.
   • The bridge, often rebuilt after monsoons, may wobble but is safe with our trek leader's assistance.
   • After the bridge, the grassy trail with a slight slope begins. This part of the trail is adorned with pink and blue blossoms of rhododendrons.
   • Listen to our trek leader's tales about Bhojpatra, Birch and Chir Pine, and the significance of the Juniper (Baithar) plant.
3. Ascend to the Ridge:
   • The climb is approximately 2 km long with a gentle slope.
   • Take it easy, maintaining a steady pace without rushing. Enjoy the surrounding flora.
   • At the end of the climb, a grassy ridge with a flat patch suitable for pitching tents comes into view. While it offers a great view of Bakkar Thach, it's rarely used for camping due to the lack of tall trees and high thunderstrike risk.
4. Final Stretch to Bakkar Thach:
   • From the ridge, Bakkar Thach is less than a kilometer away.
   • You'll need to cross 5-6 gorges formed by streams from nearby glaciers. Most are dry, but a few may have water. Be cautious of boulders and unstable trails.

From Bakkar Thach, enjoy views of Friendship Peak, the Seven Sisters, and the majestic Hanuman Tibba. This beautiful campsite can get crowded as AVIMAS (Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports) often uses it for mountaineering courses. In such cases, we move slightly uphill to a more secluded area with space for 5-6 tents. Nearby glacial streams offer crystal-clear, icy-cold water, perfect for dipping your legs. Always go with a companion for safety

Today is the most interesting day of the trek, we will leave Bakkar Thatch very early in the morning. After 1km of almost no elevation gain, we will start Climbing. Slowly all the big peaks will start unrevealing themselves.

The Climb is of around 500m, it is not much for the seasoned trekkers, but for the first timers it can be little strenuous. The tip is climb easy.

After reaching the top of the climb, we will hit the boulder Zonse. This is actually on top a Glacier (no need to worry, no one can seemingly feel the movement). So, the route constantly change, every few year. The Boulders are big and most of them are relatively stable, but be careful while crossing.

After navigating the boulder zone, which may take half an hour to cross, we will reach the morain zone of the track. You can see the whole route while decending from the boulder Zone. YOu may need to cross a few stream, to reach the lake, depending upon the season. Tentu pass, shitidhar peak and the mighty Hanuman Tibba all surround the valley mighty guardians.

Enjoy your time by the lake with all the peaks around. We will start going back by the time, previously metioned by your trek leader, we will follow the same route to go back. Enjoy your snack and Dinner. Have Games with your friends.

No issues being late tonight.

We will start moving aound 9am in the morning. Usually it takes around 2-3hr to reah the car pickup point near Dhundi. Do not rush cherish the last moents here. All the big peaks will gradually strat fading away in the Background, as you start moving forward to Dhundi, or may I say Backward?