Nillia Lake Trek (Manalsu Whisper Trail)

• 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

Manali to Shangcher

• Distance: 15 km by road
• Time: 1.5 hours by Jeep
• Route: Manali → Shangcher
• The drive climbs through deodar forests and apple orchards, with scenic views of the Beas valley.

Shangcher to Maili Thach

• Distance: 7–8 km
• Ascent: 800 m gain
• Time: 4–5 hours
• Trail Type: Moderate ascent through forest trails, clearings, and alpine meadows.

 Trail Highlights:

• Begins with a steep forest climb - cedar, oak, and pine forests.
• Opens into lush meadows, often used by local shepherds (Gaddis).
• As you climb, views open up of the Pir Panjal range and peaks like Hanuman Tibba.
• Trail passes streams and grazing lands, occasionally frequented by mountain goats.
• Maili Thach is a beautiful high meadow, ideal for your first campsite, surrounded by snow-capped peaks and flowers in bloom (in June–July).

Camp in Maili Thach:

• Water Source: Stream nearby
• Conditions: Windy in evening; temperature can drop to 2–5°C at night
• Accommodation: Tent camping
• Sunset views: Often spectacular, especially on clear days

• Distance: 6–7 km
• Altitude Gain: 300 m
• Trek Duration: 4–5 hours
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Trail Type: Gradual ridge ascent with occasional steep sections

• The trail begins with a gentle climb through grassy meadows, often scattered with wild Himalayan flowers in summer.
• After 1–1.5 hours, the landscape becomes more open and panoramic, offering stunning views of:
  • Hanuman Tibba
  • Deo Tibba
  • Indrasan
  • Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges on clear days
• You traverse boulder-strewn ridgelines and occasional patches of snow (early season).
• The final stretch involves a short, slightly steeper climb to the lake basin.

• A high-altitude alpine lake, also known as Saurkundi Lake in some older maps
• Reflects surrounding peaks in its clear blue-green water

• Very peaceful and isolated – no habitation, few trekkers
• Used by Gaddi shepherds as a watering spot in summer

• Camp is typically pitched a short distance from the lake on a flat grassy patch
• Water Source: Lake and small nearby streams
• Temperature: Can drop to 0–2°C at night in June–July
• Mobile Network: Not available beyond Maili Thach

• Mesmerizing sunset views over Kullu valley
• Rarely visited lake — perfect for solitude and reflection
• High chance of seeing eagles, marmots, or blue sheep in surrounding ridges

Trek Details

• Distance: 9–10 km
• Time: 6–7 hours
• Ascent to Odi Pass: 510 m gain
• Descent to Dohrni: 500 m loss
• Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult (especially around the pass)
• Trail Type: Boulder fields, alpine ridges, snow patches (early season), gradual descent post-pass

Rani Sui Lake → Odi Pass (4,310 m)

• Start early to avoid wind or bad weather near the pass.
• The trail gradually ascends across open alpine meadows and scree slopes.
• As you gain altitude, you walk along ridgelines with breathtaking panoramic views:
  • Pir Panjal range behind you
  • Upper Manalsu valley below
  • Occasional snow patches (June) and moraine fields
• Odi Pass is a high saddle between rocky ridges and marks the gateway to the more remote Manalsu side of the trek.

Odi Pass → Dohrni (3,800 m)

• After the pass, the trail descends steeply through boulders and alpine slopes.
• Views open up of the Deo Tibba massif and glacial valleys
• The route levels out into open grassland near the river, where Dohrni campsite is situated.
• You may cross glacial streams or snow bridges depending on the season.

Dohrni Campsite

• A scenic camp by the Manalsu River, surrounded by high peaks and meadows
• Frequently used by shepherds (Gaddis) — expect encounters with sheep and goats
• Water Source: Streams fed by snowmelt
• Temperature: Drops to 0°C at night
• Excellent stargazing on clear nights

Trail Description

• Start from Dohrni, a high meadow campsite surrounded by rocky ridges and scattered boulders.
• The trail ascends gradually along the Tainta Nala, following the glacial stream as you gain altitude.
• You’ll pass through stretches of open pasture, with occasional rhododendrons and dwarf junipers.
• As you approach Seri, the valley widens into a vast alpine meadow — a former glacial lake bed surrounded by tall peaks.
• Cross a few glacial streams (usually manageable without a bridge).
• Seri (3,800 m) is a stunning campsite, framed by Deo Tibba (6,001 m) to the east and Tainta Peak on the opposite side.

Campsite at Seri

• Broad grassy flatland, ideal for tents
• Abundant water from streams
• Incredible views of Deo Tibba, Norbu Peak, and glacial formations
• Marmots and Himalayan birds often seen around the campsite
• Expect cold nights (2°C to -2°C depending on the season)

Highlights

• Entering true alpine zone, above the tree line
• Pristine meadows & dramatic mountain backdrops
• Sunset over Deo Tibba
• Great place for star-gazing due to clear skies and low light pollution

1. Start from Seri early in the morning, heading north/northwest along a shepherd trail that climbs gradually.
2. The terrain includes:
   • Alpine ridgelines
   • Occasional bouldery and glacial moraine zones
   • Meadows and wildflowers (June–Oct)
3. After 3 hours, reach the Nillia Lake, nestled in a shallow alpine basin just below a ridgeline — often partially frozen early in the season.
4. Spend time at the lake; it’s serene, remote, and rarely visited — with outstanding views of surrounding peaks like Ali Ratni Tibba, Indrasan, and upper Hampta Valley.
5. Retrace your route back to Seri, carefully navigating rocky sections.

• Nillia Lake is a true hidden gem, perched above the Deo Tibba valley system.
• This stretch is not part of the commercial Deo Tibba trek and offers solitude.
• Ideal acclimatization hike before heading to Tainta or Deo Tibba Glacier.

Same way we came before.

• Start: Dohrni (3,400 m)
• End: Lamadugh (2,980 m)
• Duration: 5–6 hours
• Distance: 9–10 km
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Highlights: Alpine meadows, forests, panoramic views of Dhauladhar & Pir Panjal ranges.

1. Dohrni to Alpine Ridge (1.5–2 hrs):
   • The day begins with a steady ascent out of Dohrni through open meadows.
   • You’ll pass above the tree line initially, with magnificent views of peaks like Deo Tibba, Indrasan, and Hanuman Tibba.
   • Gradually, you enter mixed terrain of alpine shrubland and dwarf rhododendrons.
2. Alpine Ridge to Oak-Fir Forest Descent (1.5–2 hrs):
   • The trail now begins descending gradually into dense coniferous forests.
   • Expect a cooler atmosphere as you re-enter the tree line.
   • Occasional clearings provide photogenic valley views.
3. Forest to Lamadugh (1.5 hrs):
   • The last stretch winds through tall deodar, pine, and maple forests.
   • You’ll finally arrive at Lamadugh meadow, a beautiful campsite with a forest clearing and amazing sunset views over the Kullu Valley.

• A classic campsite with lush green pastures.
• Water source nearby (spring-fed stream).
• Mobile network available occasionally due to proximity to Manali ridge.

• Distance: 7–8 km
• Duration: 3–4 hours
• Descent: 930 m
• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Trail Type: Continuous descent through forest and ridge paths
• Ending Point: Near Hadimba Devi Temple, Manali

1. Lamadugh Meadow to Forest Ridge (45 mins – 1 hr):
   • Begin with a gentle walk through open meadow.
   • Soon enter dense oak, deodar, and pine forests.
   • The path is well-trodden and shaded, offering occasional views of Manali town below.
2. Forest Ridge to Viewpoint (1 hr):
   • Slightly steeper descent with some switchbacks.
   • A viewpoint opens up with vistas of Kullu Valley, Beas River, and Rohtang Pass ridgeline in the distance.
3. Viewpoint to Hadimba Temple (1–1.5 hrs):
   • Final descent through a wide forest trail.
   • You'll emerge near Hadimba Devi Temple, just above Old Manali.

• Certificate
• Party
• End of tour