One of the most scenic high altitude treks in Himachal Pradesh, The trek begins in the town of Manali and first traverses across the Hampta Pass (4270m) into the Lahaul valley. It then takes you to the crystal clear waters of Chandertal and onwards through the high pass of Baralacha-La (4830m). Also known as the Moon Lake trek. Culturally, it's the threshold to the mystical Buddhism practiced in Spiti, Lahaul, Ladakh and Tibet. The barren landscape in the upper regions and the green valleys below, make the trail awe-inspiring and one of the must-experience ones in this part of the Himalayas.
Pack:
Backpack 40 - 50 Lt with rain cover - Goes on the horse/porter
Day Pack 15 - 20 lt with rain cover- to carry your camera, water bottle, trail layers, trail food etc.
Footwear:
-Trekking Shoes: Please do not wear sports shoes as on most treks, as we go higher it gets harder to use sports shoes.
Socks:
2 -3 pairs of trekking socks.
2 pairs of woolen socks - ideal to sleep in and best to use when in camp. We do not recommend them while trekking
Clothing:
Pants: 3 pairs (including the ones you wear) - Ideal are the quick dry trekking pants. Alternatively, track pants are also comfortable to trek in.
T-shirts 3 pairs (including the ones you are wearing) - Preferably quick dry, full sleeve t-shirts You can also choose to get T-shirts with collars, they offer extra protection for the neck from sunburns.
Fleece Jacket
Rain & Wind Protection
Down filled / Hollow fiber fill insulated Jacket
Thermal liners - 1 pair upper and lower (optional).
Accessories:
Warm Cap
Gloves
Sun Cap
Sunglasses with UV protection.
Other recommended necessities:
Toiletries - sunscreen SPF 40+, moisturiser, lip balm, soap, toilet paper.
Repair Kit (needle and thread).
Headlamp/ Torch.
Camera.
Water Bottle- Ideally keep two bottles 1 liter each.
Trekking Pole - Optional.
Plastic Packing covers. (Please pack all your gear in waterproof plastic bags so that your clothes etc do not get wet while on horses or porters. Also, carry extra plastic bags in case you need to pack wet clothes.)