Bhrigu Lake Trek - Wilderness Backpackers, Trekking in Manali, Trekking in Himachal

Bhrigu LakeTrek

Bhrigu Lake is a lake located at an elevation of around 4,300 meters (14,100 ft) in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located to the east of Rohtang Pass and is around 6 kilometers from Gulaba village. It can be reached by trekking either from the Vashishth temple, which is famous for its hot water springs, close to the town of Manali. This is an area of the Pir Panjal mountain range. It is named after Maharishi Bhrigu.

Legend has it that the sage used to meditate near the lake and hence it has been rendered sacred; the locals believe that due to this the lake never freezes completely. This lake is held sacred to the sage, Rishi Brighu, a great saint of Indian history. It lies on the various trek routes of the region.

Day 1: Gulaba (3,000M) To Rauli Khoul (3810 mtrs)(5-6 hours)
Day 2: Rola Kholi (3,810M) to Bhrigu Lake (4267 M)
Day 3: Rola Kholi (3,810M) to Gulaba (3,000M)

Program ( 3 days )

Day 1

Gulaba (3,000M) To Rauli Khoul (3810 mtrs)(5-6 hours)

Trek is start from Gulaba vey early it starts through between the golden oak forest Manali main bus stand is the assembly point where all trekkers are expected to arrive before 9 AM. We will do a quick headcount and start driving towards Gulaba. The drive from Manali to Gulaba is a fascinating journey. The 23 km to Gulaba should take us within one hour into the drive, the Beas River will disappear behind us and we will enter into the famous Rohtang Pass. The road will divert to our right from the Rohtang Pass and enter into the Palchan and Koti village. Lush green and golden apple trees will wave their branches to welcome us on both sides of the roads. It will cleanse our mind, body and soul when the first water stream appears. We can fill our bottles and settle for lunch there. To make our journey more colourful, the terrain from the lunch point is completely covered with wildflowers. If we stop here and look back, we get a glimpse of the stunning Solang Valley and Beas Kund Valley, Seven Sister Peaks, Deo Tibba, Solang Valley, Hanuman Tibba, and Beas Kund Valley in the day. The spectacles are bound to stay with us forever.
Day 2

Rola Kholi (3,810M) to Bhrigu Lake (4267 M)

Today the terrain and the trails continue with challenging ascents and are covered in scree, boulders, and broken rocks. There are few water sources, so carry enough water to hydrate yourself.

We cross the stream next to the campsite and start ascending. Just 10 minutes after the first ascent, the land opens up to a huge boulder and a wider skyline. From this spot, we can get a clean and panoramic and mesmerizing view of the Deo Tibba, Solang Valley, Hanuman Tibba, and Beas Kund Valley. The grasslands from the boulder point come under the shepherd’s domain.

Be prepared to cross over boulders, narrow ascents filled with scree and rocky pathways. It is best to be with the group and follow the instructions of your trek leader while trekking through these trails. Because of frequent whiteouts, people tend to lose their way and get stuck in-between the rocks.
Day 3

Rola Kholi (3,810M) to Gulaba (3,000M)

After dismantling the campsite and packing everything, we leave Rola Kholi at around 8 AM and reach Gulaba by 12 PM. The trail for today is less demanding with easy descents. A dedicated vehicle will pick us up from Gulaba and drop us back at Manali bus terminus around 2 PM. If you are traveling by flight, it is advisable to stay for the night, rest and leave the next day. Manali roadways are prone to heavy traffic.