Once you arrive at Manali, you’ll be given a packed lunch, followed by an introduction to the superheroes of the trek, our guides! They’ll brief you about the trek and you’ll get the chance to clear your doubts and seek answers to your questions if any. The trek from Manali to Chikka is as divine as one could expect. Enjoy the constant switch between picturesque landscapes and explore the hidden beauty of Kullu Valley. The trail offers some stunning views of the mountains, including Hanuman Tibba and seven sisters peak. The trek will take approximately 2-4 hours to cover. Once you reach the campsite in Chikka, you can relax in your camps and loosen up the tiredness of the day. Hot sizzling dinner will be served to you in the night, endlessly beautiful views of the star-lit sky would be the cherry on the cake!

Wake up to the mesmerizingly colorful views of the Chikka valley! Look around, soak in the beauty, and take a deep breath as what you’re about to witness next is magical! Get your stomachs filled with some strengthening but yummy breakfast at the campsite. Have some tea and buckle up your shoes for the next adventure that awaits you! The agenda on today’s to-do list would be to cover a distance of 9 km from Chikka to Balu Ka Gher, which would approximately take 4-5 hours. The journey might be draining energy-wise but soulfully, it’s the most enriching experience! The scenic beauty of the trail is enhanced by the presence of waterfalls, some rocky river banks, and beautiful Himalayan peaks. The rivers you’re going to cross are the highlight of this trek, which are indeed mind blowingly-chilly! So get ready to witness the actual adventure and soak your feet in ice-cold water! Fun, isn’t it? After non-stop hours of adventure and challenging trail, you’ll be welcomed by a colorful, not-so-crowded landscape at your campsite at Balu Ka Ghera. Get into your camps and maybe take a nap before dinner. End your day with stargazing, maybe an acoustic guitar-karaoke session and fuel up the energy for another adventurous day after you have your dinner.

What a morning! Opening your eyes, the first thing you see is the colorful landscape of Balu Ka Ghera. Heavenly indeed! But a traveler doesn’t stay in one place. So tidy up for the most challenging yet most enthusiastic day of your trek. The trek from Balu ka Gera to Shia Ghoru via Hampta Pass will take you around 9 hours to complete the journey while the distance of the trek remains 5 km The climb to Hampta Pass, the trail which you’ve been waiting for, is finally the next step in your journey! The climb is moderately steep and unfolds into a flat descent further toward Shia Ghoru. The pathway is exciting, full of challenges, and the perfect kick-off for an adrenaline junky! After an hour of walking by the river on your side, you’ll look back and realize you’ve left the river below! Don’t forget to notice the colorful small flowers in the grass you’re walking on! By now you must have understood why this trek is called the ‘Valley of Flowers’ of Himachal Pradesh. The climb gets more intense as you proceed and after reaching the first plateau is where you’ll also witness Deo Tibba peak, one of the highest Himalayan peaks. Now only after a couple of hours(or less) of trekking and witnessing diverse descents, you’ll finally climb Hampta Pass. Get your win captured and celebrate the joy, but not so much since you still have to trek down to Shea Ghoru. The path to Shea Ghoru is comparatively easy and you’ll reach your destination with no hassles. Once you reach there, check in to your camps and treat yourself to a hefty dinner.

Good Morning to you! Treat yourself to some delicious breakfast and get ready to enjoy your trek followed by a beautiful drive! Since the descents get risky and tiring by now. This part of your journey will take approximately 2 to 2.5 hours to cover before you finally hit the road again for your drive. After you reach Chatru, you’ll be asked to drop your luggage in your assigned tents, and from here, you’ll begin your journey toward the majestic Chandrataal lake. Once you reach Chandratal lake or the ‘Moon Lake’ due to its crescent shape), you’ll notice a change of scenery and witness the picturesque landscape which is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including wildflowers and marmots. After that you'll head back to Chatru, you’ll be checked into your designated camps. Chhatru offers a great camping site and makes the overnight stay quite mesmerizing. So, get well-rested after your dinner and get ready to bid farewell to these landscapes the next day!

You’ll be leaving at 8 am from Chatru after your breakfast, heading to the Manali basecamp. Now is your time to relax and sit back for 5 long hours and enjoy the charismatic views of the mountains. The drive lets you paint the canvases of nature in your head! The further we go, the more beautiful it gets The views may be beautiful, but the roads here are bumpy and dusty, so buckle up real tight and enjoy the adventurous jeep ride. This is where your beautiful journey ends, sadly, but take a moment to soak in your whole experience and give a hurrah in the air!"