- Day - 1 : Manali - Manikaran - Pulga (100 kms)
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Travel by surface from Manali to Manikaran (85 kms). Manikaran is a holy place for both Sikhs and Hindus alike and also has the World’s hottest Sulphur Spring. Start the trek from Manikaran to Pulga (15 kms) through the forest road. Overnight in tents at Pulga (2290 m).
- Day - 2 : Pulga - Khirganga (10 kms trek)
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Gradual ascent through villages, fields and forest. Khirganga (2960 m) is a holy place with Hot water springs. Overnight in tents.
- Day - 3 : Khirganga - Tunda Bhuj (18 kms trek)
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Through forest level walking to reach Tunda Bhuj (3285 m). The trail crosses several delightful pastures supporting a variety of wildflowers in the summer. Overnight in tents.
- Day - 4 : Tunda Bhuj - Thakar Kuan (16 kms trek)
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Through birch forest crossing rocks and dense vegetation. This section of valley is difficult at places as the trail frequently skirts rock faces that are difficult for laden porters. Reach Thakur Kuan (3560 m) above the cliff section. Overnight in tents.
- Day - 5 : Thakar Kuan - Pandu Bridge (12 kms trek)
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Beyond Thakar Kuan, the trail passes several Gaddi encampments before crossing a side river by a natural rock bridge. Trek for 12 kms to reach Pandu Bridge (3700 m). Overnight in tents.
- Day - 6 : Pandu Bridge - Mantalai Lake (15 kms trek)
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Trek for 15 kms to reach Mantalai Lake (4116 m), the source of Parbati River. There is a choice of grassy camp- sites just beyond Mantalai. Overnight in tents.
- Day - 7 : Mantalai Lake - Pandu Bridge (15 kms)
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Trek back the same way from Mantalai to Pandu Bridge. Overnight in Tents
- Day - 8 : Pandu Bridge - Thakar Kuan (12 kms)
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Trek back the same way from Pandu Bridge to Thakur Kuan. Overnight in Tents
- Day - 9 : Thakar Kuan - Tunda Bhuj (16 kms)
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Trek back from Thakur Kuan to Tunda Bhuj. Overnight in Tents
- Day - 10 : Tunda Bhauj - Barsheni – Manikaran - Kullu or Manali drop
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Return to Barsheni from where a vehicle will pick you up and drop you back at Kullu or Manali where the trek ends.