Day 01: Arrival in Manali – ‘dA Base’ – Short Hike – Experience Himalayan Village Culture – Angling/Ziplining

Participants will disembark the bus at ‘Patlikuhl’, which is 14 km before the New Manali Bus Stand. From this location, guests will be transported to our Base in Haripur, near Manali. After enjoying refreshments and breakfast, embark on a 2-hour hike to ‘the Kkoott’ - Himalayan Jungle Lodge in Soil, the valley’s oldest village. Relax at the Himalayan Jungle Retreat, nestled in a vast orchard by a stream at the forest’s edge. After lunch, explore the surroundings or try angling if desired. Return to the base to enjoy a bonfire and dinner with the team.
Staying at the Himalayan Jungle Retreat in Soil instead of ‘dA Base’ can be arranged at an additional cost. A visit to Naggar and ziplining (the highest in the country), along with traditional Himachali cuisine at Jana waterfalls, can be arranged at an additional cost.
*Angling is available at an additional 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.