Bhrigu Lake-The Trek to The Pool of Gods
The Bhrigu Lake is oval-shaped and situated at an altitude of 4,300 m or 14,000 ft above the sea level in the Himalayan Alpine region of the Kullu district in Himachal. The lake is situated on the east side of the Rohtang Pass and it is about 6 KM from the Gulaba village.
Short Itinerary
Day 1-From Manali Drive to Gulaba and Trek to Gulaba Meadows Camp
Day 2-Gulaba to Rola Kholi
Day 3-Rola Kholi to Bhrigu Lake back to Rola Kholi
Day 4-Rola Kholi to Gulaba drive to Manali
Detail Itinerary
Day 1
From Manali Drive to Gulaba and Trek to Gulaba Meadows Camp
- Drive to Gulaba, 22 km, approx one and half hours
- Gulaba is on Manali Rothang pass road
- Trek to Gulaba Meadows, 3 km, approx 1.5 hr
- Meeting time at Manali at 12pm to reach Gulaba camp site by 5:00 pm
Duration:3 hours
Day 2
Gulaba to Rola Kholi
- First 1.5 hours is steep ascent and then gradual ascent till campsite, via Kolang Nallah
- The trail passes through virgin forest (silver oak, cedar and birch trees) with views of Manali & Solang
- Carry enough water from Gulaba camp, first water point is 20 before Rola Kholi
Duration: 3 hours
Day 3
Rola Kholi to Bhrigu Lake back to Rola Kholi
- Start early in the morning
- Steep ascent till Brigu Lake for approx. 5 km
- Mixed rocky and snow trail
- Trek along with the bhrigu Lake stream
Duration: 3 hours
Day 4
Rola Kholi to Gulaba drive to Manali
- Easy and mostly descending
- Carry 2 litres of water from Rola Khuli
- Reach Manali by 2pm to 3pm
Duration: 3 hours
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Other Information
Price Includes
- Certified Trek Leaders
- High-quality trekking gears (Tents, Sleeping Bags, Gaiters, Crampons, Liners, Cutlery).
- Experienced Staff (Guides, Cooking Staff, Helpers, Porters).
- Delicious, Hygienic & Nutritious Meals on scheduled time (Morning Tea, Breakfast, Lunch, Evening Snacks & Dinner)
- Adventure gears for team (Ice axe, walkie talkies, oximeter).
- Fully equipped medial kit, oxygen and safety equipment.
- All forest permits and camping charges.
Price Excludes
- Food during transit to and from the base camp
- Mule and Porter charges
- Personal Expense
Terms & Conditions
Prices are "from", per person, based on 2 adults and 2 children (under the age of 12) sharing, and include all taxes. Day touring as per the itinerary.
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