Bhrigu Lake Alpine Trek
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Bhrigu Lake Alpine Trek

Alt: 4,300 m Distance: 25 km Himachal Himalayas Grade: easy

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NIM & WFR Certified

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Strict Max 12-15 Trekkers

All Permits Managed

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Expedition Telemetry

Hypsometric Telemetry

Altitude Gradient & Waypoint Profile

Total Dist: 25 km
Peak: 4,300 m (14,108 ft)
Active Waypoint Manali
Elevation 2,050 m (6,726 ft)
Trail Progress 0 km (0%)
Effective O2 Level 78% of Sea Level
2300m 3150m 4200m 2050m Manali 3830m Rola Kholi Camp 4300m Bhrigu Lake 3600m Pandu Ropa 2050m Vashisht / Manali
Live Barometric Telemetry

Himalayan Weather & Micro-Climate Index

Current Temp 1,950 m
14°C

Feels like 11°C (Clear Alpine Sky)

-4°C Night Ridge
Wind Velocity Ridge Gusts
12 km/h

North-Westerly Breeze

Safe Traverse Window
Effective Oxygen O₂ Ratio
82% vs Sea Level

Mild acclimatization required

Hydration Buffer: 3.5L/day
UV Radiation Glare Index
8.4 Very High

Cat 3/4 Polarized Lenses Required

SPF 50+ Zinc Mandatory

5-Day High-Altitude Outlook

Today 14° / 2° Bluebird
Tomorrow 12° / -1° Partly Sun
Day 3 6° / -6° Light Snow
Day 4 4° / -8° Powder
Day 5 10° / -3° Clear Ridge

Safety Protocol 4B Active

High altitude moraine crossing requires twice-daily pulse oximeter monitoring. Effective O2 saturation drops significantly above 14,000 ft.

Himalayan Medical Protocol

High-Altitude Physiology & Acclimatization Lab

Interactive barometric telemetry and Lake Louise AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) clinical screener.

Target: Bhrigu Lake Alpine Trek
4,300m (14,108 ft)
1,500m (Valley) 1,950m (Mautar HQ) 3,800m (Kedarkantha) 4,940m (Bali Pass) 5,319m (Pin Parvati)
Effective Oxygen
63.8%

Relative to Sea Level

Air Pressure
646 hPa

Standard 1013 hPa

Daily Hydration
4.2 L

Minimum Required

Boiling Point
87.5°C

Affects Digestion & Heat

Lake Louise AMS Clinical Screener (2018 Consensus)

Self-evaluate altitude symptom severity before or during high moraine crossings.

AMS Clinical Score: 0 / 12 (Safe)
Clinical Triage: Optimal Physiology

Zero significant acute mountain symptoms recorded. Maintain hydration pace of 4+ liters/day and proceed with standard ascent schedule.

Uttarkashi Emergency Rescue Chain SDRF Uttarakhand · Matli Helipad IAF Evacuation · ITBP 12th Bn Liaison
Inspect Dispatch Channels

Expedition Overview

Located high above the Kullu valley near Manali, Bhrigu Lake is known for its ever-changing colors and sacred mythological significance. It is one of the few high-altitude lakes accessible within a 4-day weekend.

Best Seasons // MayJunJulAugSepOct

Fixed Departures

Dates Availability Price / Person Action
5 Jun 2027 - 8 Jun 2027
Available (13 seats) ₹5,500
15 Jul 2027 - 18 Jul 2027
Only 5 seats left ₹5,500
5 Sept 2027 - 8 Sept 2027
Available (17 seats) ₹5,500

Daily Itinerary Log

Day 1

Manali to Gulaba & trek to Rola Kholi

3,830 m · 7 km trek

Short drive to Gulaba and scenic ascent through pine glades to Rola Kholi camp.

Day 2

Rola Kholi to Bhrigu Lake & return

4,300 m · 10 km trek

Trek to the holy alpine lake surrounded by snowfields and return to camp.

Day 3

Rola Kholi to Pandu Ropa

3,600 m · 5 km trek

Descent through high-altitude meadows towards the Vashisht ridge.

Day 4

Pandu Ropa to Vashisht / Manali

2,050 m · 3 km trek

Final descent to Vashisht hot springs and transfer to Manali.

Included

  • Alpine tents, sleeping bags & foam mattresses
  • All meals (healthy vegetarian mountain menu)
  • Certified trek guide and camp staff
  • Forest entry permits and camping fees

Excluded

  • Transport from Manali to Gulaba (can be added)
  • Personal trekking gear
  • Backpack offloading

Logistics & FAQs

Basecamp Routing: Gulaba / Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Nearest Airport

Kullu Bhuntar Airport (50 km)

Nearest Railway

Chandigarh Railway Station (310 km)

Overnight Volvo buses run daily from Delhi and Chandigarh to Manali Mall Road.

Is Bhrigu Lake suitable for beginners?
Yes, it is suitable for fit beginners, though the rapid climb from 2,050m to 3,830m requires good hydration.
Will the lake be frozen?
In early summer (May to early June), the lake remains semi-frozen with floating ice sheets.
Backpack Load Optimizer

Interactive Gear & Weight Checklist

Total Pack Weight
6.4 KG / 10 KG Max

Clothing & Thermal Layers ~ 3.2 kg

Footwear & Snow Gear ~ 2.1 kg

Medical & Hydration ~ 1.1 kg

Holy Himalayas Pro Tip: Keep your total offloaded rucksack under 9kg for maximum agility on high-pass climbs.
Starts From ₹5,500
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Tier: ₹5,500 per climber / All permits included

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