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Krishna Temple Yulla Kanda Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A 4-day forest and ridge traverse above Naggar village, combining a sacred Krishna temple visit with panoramic Kullu Valley and Pir Panjal views from the Yulla Kanda ridge.
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Duration
4 Days
Total Distance
25 KM
Max Altitude
12,600 FT
Trek Type
linear
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Day by Day Breakdown
Arrive Naggar, Cultural Exploration & Preparation
Drive from Manali to Naggar (45 mins). Spend the day exploring Naggar Castle, the extraordinary Roerich Museum, and the local temple network. Hire your local guide for tomorrow's ascent. Evening briefing.
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Trek Naggar to Upper Meadow Camp
The trail begins steeply above Naggar through apple orchards and terraced wheat fields. Enter dense mixed forest of oak, rhododendron, and fir. The forest is remarkably beautiful. Emerge at an upper meadow with first views of Deo Tibba.
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Summit Yulla Kanda Ridge & Krishna Temple (13,800 ft)
A steady climb above the meadow camp, leaving the last trees behind. The open ridge walk to the temple is stunning — 360-degree views open. The temple itself is a simple stone structure maintained immaculately by devotees. Camp on the flat meadow just below.
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Descent to Naggar
The descent retraces the ascent route. Take your time through the forest to appreciate the Kullu valley views that open up on the descent. Back in Naggar by early afternoon.
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Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Naggar-Malana Valley Extension
+2 DaysAfter descending from Yulla Kanda, continue east from Naggar into the Malana valley — home of the famously isolated Malana village and its unique democratic traditions.
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