Malana Village Trek
Malana Village is located in the Parvati Valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is nestled at an altitude of 3000 m above the sea level. Malana is an unusual village guarded by the pines away from the mainstream. Malana has been banned for public visit. Because the ‘hash’ glorification of the village has left their deity Jamlu enraged.
Malana Village trek offers a chance to camp at the summit which offers the magic of the chilly winds, fresh air, tranquil surroundings, lush greenery, and snow-capped mountains to give you memories for a lifetime. The 5 km trek from Malana Taxi stand to the village situated at an elevation of 10000 feet is one of the engrossing day treks you would ever take.
Day 1: Nagger to Stelling Padhar/Ghoun Karadi
Day 2: Stelling Padhar/Ghoun Karadi to Chandarkhani Base Camp
Day 3: Chandrakhani Base Camp – Malana Village
Day 4: Manala To Jari & Then Drive to Manali
Program ( 4 days )
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Day 1
Nagger to Stelling Padhar/Ghoun Karadi
From any destination we can drive to Nagger and Rumsu, trek will be start from Rumsu its starts end of the village couple of hours will take to the camp site along with the narrow trail and pine forest.
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Day 2
Stelling Padhar/Ghoun Karadi to Chandarkhani Base Camp
We need to start early in the morning if you want enjoy the view of surrounding snow clad mountains when we resume the trek 50 minutes is to be very steep incline to the pasture land then gradual steep walk to the camp site between the Oak and Rhododendron forest.
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Day 3
Chandrakhani Base Camp – Malana Village
You will trek over the Chanderkhani Pass at the elevation of (3660mtrs). When you access on the top, this is whole area holy and pilgrimage place for local peoples, peoples consider that there is divine powers dwells around the pass. This area is known for medicinal herbs like Sanjeevni Bhooti, Saussurea Gossypipora and Aconitum, Pichrhoiza, Dactylorhiza etc.
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Day 4
Manala To Jari & Then Drive to Manali
There are two trails which goes to the road head one takes 30 minutes and other will take 60 minutes. Then drive back to Bhunter, Kullu and Manali.
TREKKING INCLUSIONS
- Camping:-tents, sleeping bags, mats.
- Food:- breakfast, lunch hot and packed, dinner.
- Kitchen tents, dinning tents, toilet tents and utensils for cooking.
- All necessary permission and camp fees.
- First aid kit, stretcher and oxygen cylinder.
- Qualified:- guides, cook and assistant staff.
- Transport included.
- Mules and horses provide to carry central and clients bags.
TREKKING EXCLUSION
- Not allowed to take alcohol during the trek
- Any kind of individual expenses.
- No extra food item will be provided during the drive and trekking.
- No smoking and intoxicants allowed.
- Carry your own prescribed medicines.
TREK ESSENTIAL THINGS YOU HAVE TO CARRY
- Bag packs with rain cover (50 to 60)ltr.
- Day sack
- Walking stick
- Water bottle
- Personal medical kit
- Survival kit: - like chocolate, dry fruit need in emergency.
CLOTHING
- T-shirt.
- Fleece
- Jacket
- Down feather jacket
- Wind and water proof jacket
- Thermal inner
- Trek pants
- Gloves
- Poncho
- Sun glass, cap, hat
PERSONAL UTILITIES
- Suns cream.
- Hand sanitizer.
- Tooth brush and paste
- Toilet papers and wipes
- Moisturizer
- Lip balm.
- Quick dry towel.
HEAD GEARS
- Head torch
- Sun cap
- Woolen cap
- Neck muffler/buff
FOOT GEARS
- Trekking shoes.
- Floater and flip flops
- River crossing shoes
- Socks
- Gaiters for snow and mud.