Banjar Vallery
Region: Kullu, Himachal Pradesh | Grade: Moderate | Max Altitude: 12500 ft | Duration: 7 days (Aut to Shimla)
ITINERARY
Day 01: Arrive at the main high way at Aut and drive Drive to Sija (30 Kms.). A nice Hamlet situated
amidst the Great Himalayan National Park, explore its beautiful surroundings and Overnight in Guest
House.
Day 02: Drive to to Bahu (2036 Mts.) From Jibhi to Bahu 10km, through thick pine and Cidar
forest. Bahu is an excellent place to have a panoramic view of snow caped mountain peaks. There are
four beautiful old wooden temples situated in the middle of the thick Cidar forest.
TREK TO LAGISHAR TAMPLE (3012 Mts.) (05 – 06 Hrs.) Bahu to Lagishar thatch (meadow) involves walk all along the ridge through dense forest of Pine. It offers beautiful view of the Valley towards south, On the way you will pass through huge Meadow of TrilokpurGarh which is full of wild flowers and butter
flies in spring (May and June). (Overnight in camp)
Day 03: LAGISHARTO SAREYOLSAR LAKE (3050 Mts.) BY RAGHUPUR FORT (06 – 07 Hrs.) First climb of one hour through the forest and meadow to the Ragupur fort, Fort is in the ruins, a lovely place offering beautiful view of the Valley below and to the north lies mighty Himalayan Ranges of Kinnaur. Rest of the walk is flat through the forest of Rhododendron and oak to 3223 Mts. High motor able Jalori Pass.
Further flat walk of 5 Kms to the lake, Lake is situated amidst the forest and is of great religious
importance to the local people, there is also a temple dedicated to Goddess Nagini. (Over night in
Camp)
Day 04: SAREYOLSAR LAKE TO LAMBHRI CRISTAL MINES (3594 Mts.) (6 Hrs.) Today’s we straddle over the ridge to Lambhri amidst beautiful mountain surroundings. Lambhri offers beautiful view of mountains to North East, Meadows crystal mines. There is also abundance of effective ayurvedic medicinal plants in the area. (Over night in Camp)
DAY 05: Rest Day at LAMBHARI (Exploring the Crystal Mines)
Day 06:Lambhari – Niyo Thach via SakiranDhar (3,368 Mts.) (5 Hrs.) Trek through the dense forest of Himalayan Oak along the ridge, possibility to spot, pheasants musk dear, brown bear. Camp at Niyo
Thach. After pitching the camp, one can make aside trip to the famous Shringi Rishi Temple 1.30 Ascent from the cam and trek back takes half an hour a big religious ceremony is held every year on 13 and 14 May.
Day 07: Niyo Thach – ChainiKothi – to the Road head (4 Hrs.)Niyo Thach to chainiKothi, situated in the middle of the village, this 6 story fort is a fine example of the wooden Pahari architecture. Most
of the walk is descent through village and paddy fields to the road side. Trek Ends Drive to onward destination.
Drive to Manali (4 Hrs.) or Shimla (5 -6 Hrs.).