Bhrigu Lake Trek | Complete Guide

Bhrigu Lake Trek

The Bhrigu Lake trek is popular among travelers as the lake is full of legends. This trek is located in Himachal Pradesh, about 20 km north of Manali, and can be accessed from Gulaba. However, we believe that the lake is not the only attraction on the trip. Grassland is an important part of the trek to Bhrigu Lake. 

In our country, entering the grassland requires at least one or two days of travel in the tree line. We are talking about three days of ascension. This is because most grasslands start at about 11,000 m above sea level. However, on this trip, you will be on the field in the first 10 minutes! Imagine having plants like these in your garden. It’s no wonder we love landscapes like the ones found in Switzerland. The grasslands of the Bhrigu Lake trek are vast, almost an endless carpet. You are surrounded by wild horses. As you come out of the tree, the grazing sheep look up at you, almost as if they are thanking you.

 The Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar mountains dominate the skyline from these grassy hills. This is your garden paradise. The grassland is green from July to September. Wildflowers can be found everywhere. This four-day trek offers the best of what a Himalayan trek has to offer, including grasslands, glacial lakes, and mountain views. Despite its limited size, it climbs to an altitude of 14,000 meters, giving you the thrill of climbing. This is a great trek for novices or family members who want to experience the desert as it is easily accessible from Manali.

How difficult is the journey to Bhrigu Lake?

Level 2 is not suitable for active beginners. When assessing the difficulty of the trek, Indiahikes require consideration of a few factors. These include daily elevation gain, daily travel distance, highest mountain, terrain, weather, etc. Based on this, we classify trips as easy, hard, or somewhere in between. 

According to the above-mentioned steps, Bhrigu Lake is a moderate trek with difficulty levels ranging from easy to hard. In just four days, you can go from Manali, at an altitude of 6,725 feet, to 14,009 feet. Going up to the lake is a steep climb. It puts your stamina to the test on the final climb to Bhrigu lake. Therefore, the trip is classified as a very low level.

Itinerary

 Arrive at Manali on Day 1. 

Travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes | Walking distance: 1.5 miles

The elevation varies between 6,725 and 10,285 feet.

use with moderate difficulty. A well-marked path leads to a forest path.

Gulaba is the starting point for the trek to Bhrigu Lake. The 24 km route to Gulaba follows the Manali-Rohtang Pass, passing through Kolang, Palchan, and Kothi. Once you cross Kothi, you are treated to a beautiful pine forest and mountains. Gulaba, once a sleepy port, is now crowded with tourists heading to the Rohtang Pass. The bus will drop you off on the road near the Gulaba checkpoint. Walking slowly under the forest, passing the open space Jonker Thatch is camping in about an hour and 15 minutes. 

The journey from Jonker Thatch to Rola Kholi Day 2. 

Duration: 3 to 4 hours, 5 kilometres long

Elevation: 10,285 to 12,590 ft.

The difficulty is not great. Go uphill for the first 30 minutes, then take a steady ride for the last 30 minutes.

The journey begins with a challenge. Note the brown oak, cedar, and birch trees along the trail. These are some of the most significant trees in the Himalayas. The road should enter an open grassland where shepherds set up camp after about 20 minutes. Rola Kholi is a beautiful pasture used by cowherds. It is a very beautiful place as it is situated at the foot of Bhrigu Lake. The stream, Chor Nallah, which passes through the camp, is the source of water. 

Trek from Rola Kholi to Bhrigu Lake and back on Day 3.

Time required: 7-8 hours10 kilometres walking distance

Ascent loss: 12,590 feet to 14,009 feet and back

The difficulty is not great. The road starts on a stone road. A 10-minute descent is followed by a two-hour-long ascent. Start early because you will have a long way to go today. To reach Bhrigu Lake, you have to climb about 1,348 feet. Bhrigu Lake is sandwiched between two high mountains. You start by walking down the first descent, which is about an hour away. Roads are usually covered with snow in June. As the ice falls to the ground in July, the color of the road gradually changes from green to brown and white. On a clear day, the entire range of Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar can be seen. The lake is often covered in clouds, which may rain.

Enjoy the beautiful and exciting Bhrigu Lake Trek.