Dharamsala Chhota Bhangal over Sari Pass Trek

17/03/2013 21:06

 

 

Name of the Trek: Dharamsala Chhota Bhangal over Sari Pass Kullu

Grade: Moderate

Maximum Height: 3760 Mtrs.

Level of fitness: Experience in trekking essential

Period: May- June, September- October

Duration: 10 days / 9 nights

Places covered: Delhi - Dharamsala - Bir - Billing - Kothi Kohar Village - Lohardi - Lahesh Cave - Tenu Village - Solang Village

Detailed itinerary: 

Day 1	Delhi to Dharamsala (1800m) (520km / 325mi) Delhi to Dharamsala by car (11-12 hours); acclimatization walk around Dharamsala and exploring nearby monasteries
Day 2	Dharamsala to Bir  Drive from Dharamsala to Bir (4 hours). There are beautiful tea gardens. You can also see various Buddhist monastries and a number of Tibetan settlements.
Day 3	Bir to Billing (2800m) Billing is a popular destination for hang- gliding and para-gliding competition. It offers a panoramic view of the valley.
Day 4	Billing to Kothi Kohar Village (14km / 8.75mi) Trek from Billing to Kothoi Kohar village. The place abounds in herbal plants.
Day 5	Kothi Kohar to Lohardi (19km /11.8mi) It's a motorable route with 3-4 buses plying everyday. Lohardi is a beautiful village on the left side of the River Lama Dugh.
Day 6	Lohardi to Lahesh Cave (3200m) (14km / 8.75mi) It's a failry moderate trek. It leads to the Kullu Valley via Sari Pass. The scenery all around is beautiful.
Day 7	Lahesh Cave to Tenu Village (2750m) (12km / 7.5mi) Tenu village is the last village in the Kullu valley. The locals are pretty rigid about their customs and traditions.
Day 8	Tenu Village to Solang Village (18km / 11.25mi) The trek descends to Raghol Village and many small villages. Sori Nullah meanders all along the trek route which terminates at Solang village which is the bus head at the Lagg Valley. There are many apple orchards in the Lagg Valley.
Day 10	Solang to Delhi (580km / 363mi) Drive from Solang to Delhi (12-13 hours) Tour concludes

Services include: boarding, lodging, transport, porterage, camping equipment and meals
Note: Number of days could be increased depending on weather conditions; any additional costs arising due to this or any other unforseen circumstances will be borne by customers/clients/participants.