DAY 1

Manali to Gulaba (drive) and Trek to Gulaba Meadows (camp)

• Altitude:
  
  • Manali: 2,050 m / 6,750 ft
  • Gulaba: 3,000 m / 9,900 ft
  • Gulaba Meadows: 3,200 m / 10,400 ft
• Drive Distance: 21 km | 1-2 hrs
• Trek Distance: 500 m | 20 minutes

Our journey starts at Manali, on the Rohtang pass road towards the beautiful mountain hamlet of Gulaba. Gulaba is located on the way to Rohtang Pass, on the Leh-Manali Highway. Please note Transportation from Manali to Gulaba and return is not included. En route, we will pass three mountain hamlets, Kolang, Palchan, and Kothi, and the route becomes more and more picturesque as we drive ahead. The Gulaba village is nestled amidst snow-capped mountains, with the Beas River flowing by, adding more opulence to its beauty. It’s a short trek of about 1.5 hrs and a fairly easy trek through grasslands and forest lines. The natural landscape of this village attracts a lot of tourists every year and  Gulaba is also popular as an adventure sports destination with opportunities for large numbers of activities like skiing, paragliding, trekking, and snow scooter riding. The views from Gulaba are nothing short of magical and utterly peaceful. From our camps in the meadow, you can witness a beautiful sunset and stargaze under the scintillating sky at night, experiencing the serenity and tranquillity of the mountains.

DAY 2

DAY 3

Rola Kholi to Bhrigu Lake back to Rola Kholi

• Altitude:
  
  • Rola Kholi: 3,800 m / 12,500 ft
  • Bhrigu Lake: 4,200 m / 13,700 ft
• Trek Distance: 10 km | 8 hrs (Both Sides)

Today, we will trek to Bhrigu Lake and you will experience a great change in the landscape from the last two days. Starting early in the morning, we will have to cover a distance of 10 km in about 7 to 8 hours.  The trek is moderate and starts with a stony trail followed by a steep initial ascent followed by a slight descent, walk on levelled ground for a couple of minutes, and makes a final steep ascent to the lake. 

DAY 4

Rola Kholi to Gulaba trek & drive to Manali

• Altitude:
  • Rola Kholi: 3,800 m / 12,500 ft
  • Gulaba: 3,000 m / 9,900 ft
• Trek Distance: 6-7 km | 3 hrs
• Drive Distance (Gulaba to Manali): 21 km | 1-2 hrs

Today’s trek is an easy one, as we make our way back from Rola Kholi campsite to Gulaba, retracing the same meadows and forests that we came up from. The descent is steep but not very difficult as you are always on the meadows. The down trek is expected to take 2 to 3 hours as you descend to the Gulaba village once again. It is one of the best grassland treks taking you up close to the alpine meadows and will leave you speechless with its beauty.

Note: There is another return route to Manali via Vashist village and Pandu Ropa from Bhrigu lake, but we find this path more sustainable and relaxing and offers a more soothing scenery. Gulaba situated at an altitude of 10,370 ft is a much better exit and less tiring for your legs as compared to Vaishist at an elevation of 7,000 ft.