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Mangankot Majhach Lake Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A rapid 3-day strike. Day 1 is a steep climb through dark pine forests to base camp. Day 2 is the ridge walk to the lake and summit. Day 3 is a fast, knee-punishing descent back to Manali.
Standard RouteThis is the standard mountain pacing for this trek. Specific operators may add an acclimatization day or alter the starting point. Check individual operator schedules for their exact logistics.
Duration
3 Days
Total Distance
21.0 KM
Max Altitude
13,100 FT
Trek Type
circuit
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Manali Forest Office
Documents
Aadhar Card / Passport
Foreign Nationals
No special restrictions, standard permit applies.
Foreigner Process
Standard forest registration.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
9,800 ft
Day Gain
+2,800 ft
Drive Manali to Shanag & Trek to Alyias Nallah (Base Camp)
After a short 20-minute drive from Manali to the village of Shanag, the trek begins immediately with a steep ascent. You leave the apple orchards behind and enter a dense, dark forest of ancient deodar and pine trees. The trail is an unrelenting uphill climb on dirt and tree roots until it flattens slightly at a clearing near Alyias Nallah, which serves as your base camp for the expedition.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Camp Alt
9,800 ft
Day Gain
0 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Cross Trek To Majhach Lake
An alpine start is required. You break through the tree line into expansive alpine meadows. The first objective is the hidden Majhach Lake, a serene, oval glacial body of water. After resting at the lake, the climb becomes steeper and rockier, pushing up the exposed Mangankot ridge. From the summit (13,100 ft), you are rewarded with an amphitheater of 6,000m peaks, including Hanuman Tibba and Makerbeh. Descend carefully back to Alyias Nallah.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The environment transitions into open alpine meadows. The route ascends to an exposed ridge line.
Field Notes
Use Trekking Poles
Trekking poles are highly recommended to save your knees on the descent.
INFOSlower Progress
Progress will be significantly slower and more taxing on your ankles than trail distance suggests.
Camp Alt
7,000 ft
Day Gain
-2,800 ft
Descend Alyias Nallah to Shanag & Drive to Manali
After breakfast, pack up camp and begin the rapid descent back down the steep forest trail. The descent takes half the time of the ascent but is notoriously tough on the knees. You will arrive back at the apple orchards of Shanag village by early afternoon, where a vehicle will transfer you back to your hotel in Manali.
Key Landmarks
Crossing the high-altitude pass bridges two distinct watershed systems, shifting the expedition over the glaciated divide and down into a new river basin.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Pir Panjal Base Exploration
+1 DayAdd a day at base camp to explore further along the unnamed ridges towards the base of Hanuman Tibba.
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