Bhrigu Lake trek is a high altitude trek in Kullu district of Himanchal Pradesh. It is situated at an altitude of 4300 metres. It is a 4 day trek easy to moderate level trek, even first timers can opt for this trek with normal fitness level. The Bhrigu Lake Trek starts from dense forest and opens up in the large meadow. Snow capped Himalayan view and witnessing sunrise from & sunset in those peaks is amazing.
The view of the meadow is amazing and walking on the meadow gives you feel like you are walking in the green carpet, soothes your feet below and the view soothe your eyes. You will definitely enjoy walking. Camping in the night under the blanket of stars will certainly amaze you.
The view of the sky with millions of bright stars is an awesome experience one can have. The view of stars is so clear that you will feel like you are watching a HD TV full of stars; If you are a photographer you can capture the beauty.
The best time to visit the lake is from Mid May to October. The lake is frozen during the winters. According to the legends Sage Bhrigu meditated here for long time. It is now a popular spot of attraction, attracting a large number of trekkers. Bhrigu Lake Trek
Pick up from Jalandhar railway station to Manali. It will take 6 hrs – 7 hrs to reach Manali. Breakfast/lunch on the way to Manali is not included in the package. On arriving at campsite snacks will be served. Dinner ,DJ and stay will be at Campsite.
Today, you will go on a journey to see the “World’s longest highway tunnel above 10000 feet”, built under the Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas on the Leh-Manali Highway.
Besides admiring the picturesque landscapes, next you will visit Solang valley. The valley is renowned for its adventure sports activities, such as skiing, paragliding, and horse riding, which attract many tourists throughout the year.
Next, you will see the spectacular Sissu waterfall, It is otherwise called Khagling, a residential area in Lahual valley, situated on the bank of Chandra river which is around 90 km far Manali. It cascades from an impressive height of 3051 meters. The fall makes its way from a lush green valley.
Sissu falls additionally happens to fall on Leh-Manali Highway while you are advancing toward the mountains of Leh and Ladakh. Appreciate the magnificence of this cascade advancing from the rich green valley and pouring down to the surface of the earth. The quietness and freshness in the climate will remove all your fatigue. Different hypnotizing scenes, mountains stacked with snow and lavish green valleys will leave a permanent mark for a lifetime. “Make memories, one waterfall at a time”
Today, you will explore Vashistha temple which is famous for its sulphurous hot water springs. The water from the spring is believed to have great healing powers, which can cure many skin diseases and other infections.
Around evening, you will explore the ancient cave temple dedicated to Hidimba Devi, wife of Bhīma, a figure in the Indian epic Mahabharata. The temple is surrounded by cedar forest called Dhungiri Van Vihar at the foot of the Himalayas and the structure was built in 1553 by Maharaja Bahadur Singh. The Hidimba Devi temple has intricately carved wooden doors and a 24-meter-tall wooden “shikhar” or tower above the sanctuary. The tower consists of three square roofs covered with timber tiles and a fourth brass cone-shaped roof at the top. The earth goddess Durga forms the theme of the main door carvings. Also depicted are animals, foliate designs, dancers, scenes from Lord Krishna’s life and Navagrahas. The temple base is made out of whitewashed, mud-covered stonework.
An enormous rock occupies the inside of the temple, only a 7.5 cm tall brass image representing goddess Hidimba Devi. A rope hangs down in front of the rock, and according to a legend, in bygone days religious zealots would tie the hands of “sinners” by the rope and then swing them against the rock. About seventy metres away from the temple, there is a shrine dedicated to goddess Hidimba’s son Ghatotkacha, who was born after she married Bhīma. The most surprising feature of the temple or what believers could call the most reassuring feature of the temple is the fact that inside the temple the imprint of the feet of the goddess carved on a block of stone is worshipped.
After breakfast will shall head toward paravati valley to visit kasol and manikaran. Kasol is know for its tranqulity and srenity hence it attracts numerous tourist. There are number of villages on the way to view like chalal, Jari & Kasol. 5 KM ahead of Kasol there is a holy place called Manikaran. Manikaran is a prelgimage place for hindus and sikhs. This place is known for its hot water springs and lungar at gurudwara Sahib. In the evening we will start to jalandhar to catch a train the next day. Food during the journey is not included in the package. .