Patalsu Peak Trek is an enchanting trek that drags your attention. It is a magnificent peak with an altitude of 13,990 feet from sea level. Trekking through astounding forests of oak and pine leaves a bizarre experience in the minds of every trekker. Can enjoy the trek in any month, any season.
It is a moderately easy trek route with profound nature spread over a wide space. Your trek will begin from the village of Solang. Appealing views of breathtaking Solang Valley and Manali peaks are worth watching during a trekking journey.
During this trek, you can explore the snow-covered mountains of Kullu valley and feel the graceful, This trekking route will surprise you with amazing and panoramic views of Friendship Peak, Manali Peak, and Hanuman Tibba. Nature uncovers itself as you step ahead every time on this trekking journey.
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Every member of the group should arrive at Manali. We will be starting this trekking journey from Manali. Enjoy your scrumptious breakfast items and tea time with your group. Get along well with group members and discuss trekking tours. Every member has to finish the registration process of trekking and acquire the required documents and licenses at our meeting point Rambagh near Manali Mall Road.
We will now start the real adventure of trekking. prepare your mind, We will start our journey to Solang Valley. We have to drive from Manali to Solang Valley which takes around 1-hour maximum. However, the time may vary according to the traffic levels.
On the way, you will cross the river Beas and some elegant villages such as Burwa, Shanag, and Goshal. This journey will prove to be an unmatchable one because of excellent views of the unveiling of bounties of nature. You have to further go to the campsite and stay for the whole day in tents.
The next phase is a moderate one. Get prepared for a still moderate route known as Shagadugh base camp. However, it is not a very difficult route but beginners might feel it is a tiring trekking journey. We will begin our trek from Solang Valley to Shagadugh via Solang- the village from which the Solang Valley got its name. You have to travel a distance of 5 km on foot which takes around 5 hours.
Do carry at least 1 liter of water during this trek as you have to go for a long distance. Although it is a short journey, it has several steep slopes. But you will climb these slopes easily when the alluring beauty of the Himalayas opens its doors for you.
On the way to Shagadugh, you will witness huge oak and pine trees with vast acres of dense forests. You have to spend the whole night at a campsite in Shagadugh with your trekking group.
Today is quite an enthusiastic day for everyone. We are about to reach our final destination, From Shagadugh, we will start early our trekking to Patalsu Peak. It is a long trek route of 12 km that will go for about 9 to 10 hours.
Steep ascent will keep arriving at every stage of your trekking route. Forceful winds will take your breath away. After climbing on a steep ridge of Mountain, you will finally reach top of the Mount Patalsu.
Many wonderful things will be waiting for you on your way. You will enjoy aerial views of Hanuman Tibba, Beas Kund, shitidhar, Friendship Peak, Rohtang Pass, Deu tibaa and much more from the top. We will stay on the peak for some time to capture the captivating beauty of Patalsu Peak with our cameras. Now, we will take a reverse journey and return to Shagadugh and spend the night in camps.
This is the last day of our trekking trail. Trek started to repeat the same route that we took while climbing to Shagadugh from Solang Valley. It hardly takes 2 to 3 hours to reach from Solang valley to Manali by car or jeep.
You can spend a day or two in Manali to know its culture and visit all the famous spots. Manali has an extensive range of shops for tourists wherein you can buy some interesting things. Take a leisure walk in markets and tickle your taste buds with local delicacies.
Q: Do you include sightseeing in Manali in your trekking package?
A: No, Manali sightseeing is not included in our trekking packages. You have to bear the expenses of sightseeing on your own. We will provide accommodation only on the first day of the tour at Manali.
Q: Which kind of clothes must I carry for trekking?
A: The air at a higher altitude will be thin and the temperature may go below minus degrees. So, you must carry 5 layered warm clothes. Apart from that, you must also take thermals and thick T-shirts.
Q: Which other accessories must I carry during a trekking journey?
A: You have to carry a headlamp, hand gloves, a trekking pole, a suncap, socks, and sunglasses
Q: Where does the Patalsu Peak trek start and end?
A: The Patalsu Peak trek starts from the Solang Valley via Solang village near Manali in Himachal Pradesh, India, and ends at the same route after the summit of Mount Patalsu and back to Solang Valley.
Q: Is it safe to trek to Patalsu Peak?
A: Yes it's safe in all seasons but trekking with experts is often safer than going alone, especially in unfamiliar terrain. Must note that Winter treks might have snow, which requires specific gear and skills so you must join the trekking batch
Q: How difficult is the patalsu peak trek?
A: The difficulty of the trek is based on several factors including your level of trekking experience, fitness, and the route you choose. Generally, the trek is considered to be of easy trek in summer and a moderate trek in winter.