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Rani Sui Lake Trek Itinerary — Day by Day Route & Camps
A short, beautiful 3-day excursion starting from Old Manali. Trek up to Lamadugh, push to the high-altitude Rani Sui Lake, and descend back to town.
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
28.0 KM
Max Altitude
12,500 FT
Trek Type
circuit
Permits Required Before You Go
Permit Cost
Where to Get
Manali Forest Office / Checkpoint
Documents
Aadhar Card / Passport
Foreign Nationals
No special restrictions, standard permit applies.
Foreigner Process
Standard forest entry permit required. Passport copy must be submitted.
Nearest Embassy Hub
New Delhi
Day by Day Breakdown
Camp Alt
9,840 ft
Day Gain
+3,140 ft
Reach Lamadugh
The trek starts right behind the famous Hadimba Temple in Old Manali. The trail immediately pitches upward, taking you through a thick, ancient forest of Deodar, Pine, and Oak. The ascent is steep and continuous. As you break the tree line, the trail opens up into the sprawling, lush green alpine meadow of Lamadugh, offering your first grand views of the Manali valley below.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The route moves through forested zones. The environment transitions into open alpine meadows.
Camp Alt
11,150 ft
Day Gain
+1,310 ft
Today's Objective
🏔 Cross Trek Lamadugh To Rani Sui Lake
Today is the highlight of the expedition. You ascend further along the ridge line towards Khanpari Tibba (which offers views reaching over 13,000 ft). The trail then dips into a hidden basin where the pristine, oval-shaped Rani Sui Lake sits. After spending time at the lake taking in the views of Deo Tibba and Indrasan, you descend slightly to camp in the massive, rolling meadows of Riyali Thach.
Key Landmarks
Staying At
The environment transitions into open alpine meadows. The route ascends to an exposed ridge line.
Camp Alt
6,700 ft
Day Gain
-4,450 ft
Trek to Manali
Break camp and begin a long, sustained descent back into the tree line. The trail winds through dense pine forests, passing occasional shepherd huts and descending rapidly towards Shang village or directly back to the Hadimba temple roadhead, depending on the operator's exact route. The trek concludes in Manali by late afternoon.
Key Landmarks
The route moves through forested zones. The path breaches the mountain barrier crossing the watershed.
Trek Extensions & Add-ons
Kalihani Pass Attempt
+2 DaysExperienced trekkers can use Riyali Thach as a base to push further toward the technical Kalihani Pass (15,500 ft).
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