The Two Towers
Kalihani Pass & Thamsar Pass
Highest Altitude
Good Time
Difficulty Level
Days
5319m
May-Oct
Hard
10
Thamsar pass is situated between Holi and Bara Bhanghal in the Ravi Valley. Bara Bhanghal lies in a bowl at the base of three high ranges, and many glacier torrents join near the village to form the Ravi River. This trek is one of the most pleasant and scenic treks in the Dhauladhar region, and because of the gradual, graded slopes on the northern side of the Dhauladhar no great exertion is needed. Rock shelters can also be found all along the way.
ITINERARY
Touchbase : Manali
Approach :
By Air – Nearest airport – Bhuntar
By Road –
Delhi > Manali
Reach Touchbase one day prior to the day your trek starts.
Stay is prearranged. *
Spend the day by acclimatizing, Exploring or just relax. We’ll have an orientation meeting in the evening. Where you will meet with our Guide, Group leader and other members of group.
Drive next morning to the trailhead, Old Manali. Transportation is prearranged. *
Day 01
Lama Dugh (3017m)
The climb is through thick forests. Scenic views all along. Deo Tibba, Indarasan and Bara Singri Peaks seems keeping an eye on us. The campsite on an alpine plateau studded with thick growth of alpine flowers.
Day 02
Riyali Thach (3400m)
The trek is through a steep ridge below Khand Pari Tibba (4000m). From this point, one can have a magnificent glimpse of Manali, and the whole upper Kullu valley.
Day 03
Base of Kalihani Pass (4010m)
The path continues in a steep climb for about three hours till you arrive at the camp at the base of the Kalihani Pass. Catch the views of Deo Tibba and Indrasan peaks from the campsite.
Day 04
Devi Ki Marhi (3850mts)
A day with a steep climb to the pass crossing the Kalihani glacier. Get a splendid 360 degree view of hanging glaciers, the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar rangees. A steep descent across another glacier and four beautiful glacial lakes will bring you to the camp at the gaddi campsite of Devi ki Marhi.
Day 05
Dal Marhi (3900m)
The trail descends into the oak and birch forests. Most of path then is flat with few ups and downs. Just before the end of day though is a steep climb before you arrive at the Dal Marhi campsite.
Day 06
Bara Bangal (2820m)
The trail now continues down the Ravi river into the deodar forest, to the only large village in the valley, Bara Bhangal.
Day 07
Mardh (3830m)
The trail traverse through pine, deodar and birch forests with mountain streams to break the monotony. The campsite at Mardh is near the base of the Thamsar glacier.
Day 08
Cross Thamsar Pass (4878m), Palchak (2721m)
The trail through pine, deodar and birch forests with mountain streams to break the monotony. The campsite at Mardh is near the base of the Thamsar glacier.
Day 09
Rajgundha (2440m)
The path is flat and easy, passing through pine forests with many mountain streams. The valley widens and you get great views of the open Kangra valley. Rajgundha is famous winter sports destination globally.
Day 10
Biling (2880m)
Another easy day of walking through pristine pine forests till you arrive at the forest guest house at Biling.
The trek ends here.
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