Bhrigu Lake Trek – Trek in Himachal | Trekveda
February 21, 2020
Bhrigu Lake Trek
Bhrigu Lake trekis for all the adventure lovers and the fun seekers it has everything from an adventure to fun, though trekking in India is well known to everybody and the treks in India are the dreamy destinations people would love to visit, and when it’s primarily about trekking in Himachal the best place fortrekking.
There is no doubt that Trekking to Bhrigu Lake that is nestled in Himachal is a fantastic experience for the trekkers as it has all the adventure in the lap of Himalayas.
The trek offers the ultimate experience of the mountains ranges, forests, grasslands, and the easy-going trek as everything; the Bhrigu Lake Trek is the blend of many exotic surroundings, and little steep pathways with a thrill in each step are terrific.
The splendid vistas of Salong valley, Pir Panjal Peak and Dhauladhar range along with thesnow cappedmountains of the Himalayan range will treat you better, and you will be amazed by the vista that will be so contrasting and will give you the ultimate natural beauty.
Bhrigu Lake Trek is the easy to moderate trek amongst many India’s trekking destinations; it is also a friendly trek for first timers, this trek in India comes under Himachal Trekking destinations.
Trek Itinerary : Bhrigu Lake TrekAltitude:10,300 Ft.
Time Taken:Drive to Gulaba, 22 Km, approx one and half hours, Trek to Gulaba Meadows, 3 Km, approx 1.5 hrs
Trek Gradient:steep ascent throughout the trail
Water sources:Bring your water bottles
You have to start from Manali; on the Rohtang pass road towards till hamlet Gulaba, in between, you will cross the towns Kolang, Palchan and Kothi.
The way will be so mesmerizing decorated with pine forests and beautiful weather.
Bhrigu Lake is a beautiful destination to visit, as you move further snow covered elevations will be seen stand beautifully will look so picturesquely.
The grasslands that you will cross will give you a soothing environment feel, and when you can witness Gulaba, it will look so fantastic and bright.
After reaching the Gulaba, you will have lunch and take a rest where after rest you will head towards a short trek nearly of 1 hrs, and there it will be your first campsite in the grasslands near forest line.
The trek will be easy without any difficulty you will be able to walk for reaching the campsite along with admiring the beauty of Bhrigu lake trek.
Altitude:12,500 - 10,300 Ft.
Time Taken:6 Km trek, approx 4 hrs
Trek Gradient:First 1.5 hrs is steep ascent and then gradual ascent till campsite, via Kolang Nallah
Water sources:Carry enough water from Gulaba camp, first water point is 20 before Rola Kholi
On your 2nd day of Bhrigu lake trek, you will start from Gulaba towards Rola Kholi, and it will be a steep walk so you need to store the energy as much as you can.
Few miles walk will be in the forest, and you will quickly witness the oaks, cedar and birches on your way.
After almost 20 min into the trek, you will walk by overlooking the forest, and the scenario of green grasslands will open in front of you, the shepherd's zone were cattle grazers.
You will be able to find a few mud huts in your way, you will keep moving, and later on, you witness the Hanuman Tibba Rising in Sharp focus, and the seven sister’s peak as well.
After this you will walk further and there comes another slight jungle cover passing the trail from the meadows again.
Now the trail becomes narrow and steep just before entering the Rola Kholi around 15 to 20 min before the campsite.
You will pass through Nallahs, small streams these are the water sources you can fill your water bottles.
Later you will reach to Rola Kholi, and this would be so mesmerizing to stay in the campsite.
Altitude:Bhrigu Lake at 14,000 Ft.
Time Taken:10 Km trek, approx. 8 hrs
Trek Gradient:Steep ascent till Bhrigu Lake for approx. 5 Km
Water sources:Get the water sources
On your 3rd day of Bhrigu lake trek, you will move towards Bhrigu Lake from Rola Kholi, and it would be better to start the day early in the morning as it will take longer than the last day.
On 3rd day you will cover the distance of around 10 Km in approx. 7 to 8 hrs the area will be steep and with stones so it would be better to walk slowly without hurry.
The trek on the 3rd day will be moderate, so one has to keep in mind to walk carefully so that nothing wrong happens to you.
Till June the area is always covered in the snow but in mid- July one can witness many different colours as the snow melts so the white, green and brown seems too beautiful.
It is to advise that walk carefully the way your trek leader tell you as the path will be slippery.
Later you will reach the Bhrigu Lake after so many efforts but the lake will treat you good by its surrounding, and this will be so pleasing and tranquil.
The lake is never entirely frozen, and this is an incidence attributed to the power of Sage Bhrigu of the ancient myths to whom this lake is named.
Nature will offer you the glimpse of the Solang valley, and you will be able to witness the splendid peaks of Phir Panjal and Dhanladhar Range.
Time Taken:6 Km trek, approx 3 hrs
Trek Gradient:Easy and mostly descending
Water sources:Carry 2 litres of water from Rola Khuli
The 4th day will be the last day, and the journey will come to an end as you will Travel back to Gulaba and drive back to Manali.
The path will be same for the trek on the 4th day as Rola Kholi to Gulaba and drove to Manali, and it will take approx. 2 to 3 hrs to trek back from Rola Kholi to Gulaba, and then drive back to Manali.
