Manimahesh Kailash Parikrama Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route

Detailed Route

Manimahesh Kailash Parikrama Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps

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

4 Days

Total Distance

26 KM

Max Altitude

13,500 FT

Trek Type

circuit

Permits Required Before You Go

Permit Cost

0

Where to Get

Online Portal or Bharmour SDM

Documents

Aadhar Card, Medical Fitness Certificate

Foreign Nationals

No restrictions.

Foreigner Process

N/A

Nearest Embassy Hub

New Delhi

Day by Day Breakdown

Day 1
8 Hrs
180 KM
drive
7,000 FT
PathankotBharmour

Drive Pathankot to Chamba to Bharmour

A massive driving day deep into the tribal heartland of Chamba. Visit the ancient Chaurasi (84) temple complex to take the mandatory pre-trek blessing.

Key Landmarks

Ravi River GorgeChaurasi Temples

Staying At

Bharmour Hotel
Day 2
5 Hrs
23 KM
mixed
10,500 FT
BharmourDhancho

Drive to Hadsar, Trek to Dhancho

Drive 13km to Hadsar. Begin the intensely steep, highly rocky 6km ascent up the gorge to the halfway campsite at Dhancho.

Key Landmarks

Hadsar roadheadDhancho Waterfall

Staying At

Dhancho Tents
Day 3
6 Hrs
7 KM
trek
13,500 FT
DhanchoManimahesh Lake

Cross Kamalikund Pass (15,500 ft) & Complete Parikrama

A demanding ascent beyond the lake to cross the high ridges at Kamalikund pass (approx 15,500 ft) to complete the sacred circumambulation of the Manimahesh Kailash peak.

Key Landmarks

Gauri KundShiva Dal (Lake)

Staying At

Lake Tents (or Dhancho)
Day 4
6 Hrs
30 KM
mixed
7,000 FT
Manimahesh LakeBharmour

Descend Manimahesh to Hadsar, Drive to Bharmour

Wake up at dawn to see the sun clip the peak. Endure a massive 13km steep descent that will destroy knee cartilage. Take a taxi back to Bharmour from Hadsar.

Key Landmarks

Descending the giant staircase

Trek Extensions & Add-ons

Kugti Pass Trek

+6 Days

After descending to Bharmour, push deeper into the tribal valley to cross the deadly Kugti Pass into Lahaul.

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