Visual Journey
11 photos documenting the trail, summit views, and campsites.
Looking back at the vibrant Solang Valley as we leave civilization behind for the high mountains.
The beginning of the adventure — where the pine forests meet the first signs of the permanent snowline.
Eyes on the prize — the mighty Hanuman Tibba and Friendship Peak towering over our base camp.
The hidden gem — the sacred Beas Kund lake tucked away behind the massive glacial ridges.
Nature's scale — a distant mountain waterfall dwarfed by the towering snowfields of the Manali range.
Setting up our high camp on the frozen moraines of Beas Kund in late April.
The ultimate reward — waking up to 360-degree views of the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges.
Navigating the massive snowfields above Bakar Thatch — an early season challenge on the Beas Kund trail.
Standing at Bakar Thatch, looking down at the winding Beas river valley we've just climbed.
A winter wonderland — Bakar Thatch campsite completely transformed by the late April snow.
Tackling the icy glacial streams on the way to the Bakar Thatch high pastures.