Rani Sui Lake Trek – (Lake above the clouds)

• Meet & Greet: Our representative will receive you at Bhuntar Airport.
• Transfer to Manali (Distance: 50 km / 1.5-2 hours)

• • Scenic drive along the Beas River.
  • Check-in to pre-booked hotel in Manali.

• Light meals recommended.
• Relax and let your body adjust to the mountain air.
• Avoid strenuous activity on Day 1.

• Tour orientation:

• • Safety protocols
  • Route overview
  • Emergency & backup plans
  • Document verification

• Start Point: Manali (2,050 m)
• Drive To: Shangcher / Shangchar (2,500 m) — 1.5–2 hrs by vehicle
• Trek To: Maili Thach (3,200 m)
• Trek Distance: 7–8 km
• Trek Duration: 6–7 hrs
• Trail Type: Moderate ascent through forests and ridge walks

Manali → Shangcher (2,500 m)

• A short drive from Manali toward Panga, then uphill to Shangcher, a small settlement with beautiful mountain views.
• Trailhead begins here.

• Trail begins with a steady ascent through oak, deodar, and rhododendron forest.
• After about 3–4 hours, you start walking above the tree line.
• Ascent continues along ridgelines with panoramic views of Beas valley.
• Final section opens into high-altitude meadows — Maili Thach, your first campsite.

Maili Thach Campsite

• Elevation: 3,200 m
• Stunning campsite in open meadows with views of the Pir Panjal.
• Water source nearby (stream).
• Ideal spot for sunset and acclimatization.

Flora & Fauna:

• Rhododendrons, Himalayan birch, medicinal herbs
• Himalayan Monal, pheasants, and sometimes goral (mountain goat)

Route Overview:

• Start Point: Maili Thach (3,200 m)
• End Point: Rani Sui Lake (3,780 m)
• Distance: 6–7 km
• Duration: 5–6 hours
• Ascent: 580 m
• Trail Type: Moderate to steep in sections, well-defined ridge trail

Trail Description:

Maili Thach to Ridge Meadow (1.5–2 hrs)

• Trail starts with a gradual ascent along grassy meadows.
• Opens up to ridges with views of Kalath village, Beas Valley, and Rohtang Pass ridgeline.
• Forest gives way to subalpine vegetation.

Ridge Meadow to Rani Sui Shoulder (2–3 hrs)

• Steeper sections follow along the ridgeline.
• Stunning views of Deo Tibba, Indrasan, and the Pir Panjal range throughout.
• You may cross patches of snow in early season (June).

Final Push to Rani Sui Lake (1 hr)

• The lake is nestled just below a minor ridge.
• You’ll see it appear suddenly — a high-altitude tarn sitting quietly at 3,780 m.

Rani Sui Lake Campsite

• Camping beside the lake is allowed (flat meadows nearby).
• Water source: lake itself (must be filtered or boiled).
• Magical reflections of snow peaks at sunrise and sunset.

Route Overview:

• Start Point: Rani Sui Lake (3,780 m)
• End Point: Lamadugh (2,980 m)
• Distance: 11-12km
• Duration: 6-7hours
• Difficulty: Moderate (steep sections, but not technical)

Trail Description:

Rani Sui → Khanpari Tibba (2.5–3 hrs)

• Begin by ascending gently along the ridge southwest of the lake.
• A few rolling ups and downs before the final ascent to Khanpari Tibba, a dome-shaped grassy peak with panoramic 360° views:
  • Manali town, Rohtang Pass, Deo Tibba, Dhauladhar, and even Pir Panjal.
• It’s often windy on top — good spot for a long break.

Khanpari Top → Lamadugh (3–4 hrs)

• Begin descending along the southeast ridge.
• Trail enters coniferous forests of oak, deodar, and pine after an hour or so.
• Multiple clearings offer great views of the Kullu Valley.
• Final hour descends steeply into Lamadugh meadow, a perfect forest clearing with water nearby.

Lamadugh Campsite

• Elevation: 2,980 m
• Sheltered by tall trees, with open grassy areas
• Water source: Stream nearby
• Usually has mobile signal due to proximity to Manali ridge

• Certificate
• Party
• End of tour