Bhrigu Lake Trek

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The Bhrigu Lake trek near Manali is one of the area’s best medium-duration treks that takes you over diverse scenery in the span of 3 days.

Bhrigu Lake is believed to be the meditation grounds of Maharishi Bhrigu, the great sage in Hindu mythology who created the Bhrigu Samhita -the foundation of Hindu astrology.

Because of its special place in ancient Hindu lore, the lake is highly revered and it is a sacred spot for the people of Manali and Himachal Pradesh. The fact that the high-altitude lake never freezes – even in peak winter – endorses the belief that there’s something magical and unexplainable in the air here.

Located at an altitude of 14000ft – around half the height of Mount Everest – to the south of Rohtang Pass, Bhrigu Lake is a unique wonder of nature. While most mountain lakes are located down on river or glacier beds, Bhrigu Lake is situated on a high mountain ridge, which makes it unique.

It is an uphill climb on gentle slopes to the lake. As you ascend, the surrounding mountain ridges seem to rise higher with you.

Even in the summer months of April, May and June, the lake and its surroundings is mostly snow-covered. So it gives you a good experience of snow trekking.

The Bhrigu Lake trek offers a panoramic view of Manali valley. All the famous peaks of Kullu-Manali Himalaya— Indrasan, Deo Tibba, Hanuman Tibba, Makerbeh, Shikarbeh, Shitidhar, Friendship Peak, and Ladakhi – are visible, making it an excellent trek for photographers as well.

TAILOR YOUR TRIP

From April to November, we depart every Friday on the Bhrigu Lake Trek.

If you are a group of three or more guests, you are welcome to choose any day of the week to start this trek.

If you intend to arrive in Manali one day prior to the trek day, or plan to remain in Manali on the day your trek concludes, suitable accommodation can be arranged at our Mountain Sojourns Camp for an additional fee.

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Perfect for all Age Groups

Bhrigu Lake trek is an easy-moderate trek and can be completed by anyone having reasonable fitness.

Regular Friday Trips

Experience the best of Himalayan views, close to Manali at an affordable cost - every Friday.

Panoramas & Snow Trek

360-view of peaks like Indrasan & Deo Tibba. Snow trekking possible, even in summer.

Experienced Guides

Mountain Sojourns has 12+ years of on-ground experience guiding travellers to Bhrigu Lake.

3 Days/2 Nights
Season: April 20 to Oct 31

₹ 3500 per person + 5% GST

Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Manali to Moridugh Camp (9000ft) – 4 Hours Trek

Between 9-10 AM, you will be picked up in our vehicle from Volvo bus stand and Beas Bridge in Manali.
You will be transferred to Mountain Sojourns Camp at Burua. Here you can drop your extra luggage in our cloak room and freshen up, using our outdoor common washrooms.
After a brief break, you will be dropped via taxi to Kulang village – the roadhead from where the trek starts.
A four hour trek takes you to our Moridugh Camp.
You will be greeted with a hot lunch upon arrival at the campsite. The evening is free to unwind and appreciate the natural beauty of the camp.

Day 2: Moridugh Camp to Bhrigu Lake (14000ft) and back – 8 Hours Trek

After an early breakfast, and collecting pack lunch for the day, you leave for Bhrigu lake.
The initial two hours you trek through dense silver oak forest. Reaching an altitude of 10,000ft, the forest ends and meadows start.
During the summer months of April, May, and June, these meadows remain snow-covered, allowing for snow trekking experiences.
The trek offers a panoramic view of the Manali valley.
After arriving, spend some time admiring the beauty of Bhrigu Lake, before descending to our Moridugh Camp.

Day 3: Moridugh Camp to Vashisht (6500ft) – 4 Hours Trek

After a late breakfast, we start trekking to Vashisht village.
You will traverse a one-hour path and then descend a winding trail to reach Vashisht.
Vashisht is a prominent tourist spot around Manali. It is famous for its hot sulphur water springs. You can take a nourishing hot water bath in the public ponds here.
You will be dropped to Mall Road or Manali bus station in a jeep/car.

Trek Ends

Cost Includes

All meals (vegetarian) – except breakfast on arrival day and dinner on departure day.
Tented accommodation in alpine tents: Twin/Triple sharing tents, sleeping bags, foam trekking mattresses, dining tent, and toilet tent.
High-altitude trekking guide
Trained high-altitude field staff.
On arrival day – Pick-up taxi from Volvo bus station or Beas Bridge in Manali to Kulang, starting point of the trek.
On departure day – Drop taxi from Vashisht to Volvo bus station or Beas Bridge in Manali.

Cost Excludes

Any expense arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bus delays, roadblocks, landslides, etc.
Medical evacuation
Insurance cover
Beverages like mineral water, soft drinks etc.
Any other expense not mentioned under ‘Cost Includes’

Essential Items to Carry