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Snow season · Dec – Mar

Weekly group batches · Manali

Bhrigu Lake Winter Trek

3 Days / 2 Nights · Manali to Manali

The famous summer lake trek in deep winter snow, up to the Rola Kholi meadows.

Duration3 days, 2 nights
Max altitude~3,800 m
LevelModerate
Starts and endsManali (trail starts at Gulaba)
BatchesEvery Fri & Sat, Dec – Mar
Walking4–6 hours a day on snow
Included
TransportStays & campsMeals on trekTrek leader
Moderate
Getting there
  • Reach Manali by the evening before day 1. Overnight Volvo buses run from Delhi and Chandigarh; the nearest airport is Bhuntar (50 km).
  • Pickup from your stay in Manali at 9 am on day 1.
  • You are back in Manali by the evening of day 3. Book onward travel after 7 pm, or the next day.

About the trek

In summer Bhrigu Lake is one of Manali's best-known treks. In winter the meadows disappear under deep snow and the trail turns into a quiet climb through snowbound forest to Rola Kholi.

From the top you face Hanuman Tibba and the Seven Sisters across the valley. The lake itself is usually frozen and buried in winter, so the winter trek turns at Rola Kholi.

Day-by-day itinerary

Manali · Gulaba · Jonker Thach · Rola Kholi · Gulaba · Manali

Day 1Manali to Jonker Thach
Places today

Drive from Manali towards Gulaba, or as far as the road is open (about 1 hour). Snow trek 3–4 hours through the forest to camp at Jonker Thach (~3,100 m).

OvernightTents, Jonker Thach
Day 2Rola Kholi and back to camp
Places today

Climb through snow to Rola Kholi (~3,800 m), facing Hanuman Tibba and the Seven Sisters peaks. Back to camp by afternoon.

OvernightTents, Jonker Thach
Day 3Back to Manali

Descend to the road head and drive to Manali by early afternoon.

EndsBack in Manali

Included

  • Transport from Manali to the start of the trek and back to Manali
  • Stays as listed: hotel or homestay on road nights, tents on the trek (triple sharing)
  • All meals on the trek (vegetarian), with tea and snacks
  • Trek leader, local guides, cook and support staff
  • Tents, sleeping bags, mattresses and kitchen gear
  • Forest and camping permits
  • First-aid kit and oxygen cylinder
  • Microspikes and gaiters for the snow

Not included

  • Travel to and from Manali
  • Meals in Manali before and after the trek
  • A porter for your own backpack (available on request)
  • Personal gear: trek shoes, jacket and gloves (rentals available in Manali)
  • Travel insurance
  • Extra costs from weather, landslides or road closures
  • Anything not listed as included

Is this trek right for you?

Fit trekkers who have walked 5–6 hours before. Good second snow trek after Sethan or Patalsu.

Good to know
  • Deep snow makes the climb slower than the distance suggests.
  • Weather decides the final plan on the mountain. Your trek leader can change campsites or turn back to keep the group safe.

Your own group?

Friends, family or office? Go private.

The same trek runs privately, on your dates, at your pace, with only the people you choose.

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On this trek

Places along the trail

In the order you reach them, with the day you are there.

Gulaba1Day 1

Gulaba

A meadow on the road to Rohtang (~2,800 m) where the Bhrigu Lake trail starts.

Jonker Thach2Day 1

Jonker Thach

A forest clearing at ~3,100 m on the way to Rola Kholi, used as the winter camp for Bhrigu Lake.

Rola Kholi3Day 2

Rola Kholi

A high meadow at ~3,800 m facing Hanuman Tibba and the Seven Sisters, the last camp below Bhrigu Lake.

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Questions

Bhrigu Lake Winter Trek: questions, answered

How difficult is the Bhrigu Lake Winter Trek?

The Bhrigu Lake Winter Trek is graded moderate, with 4–6 hours a day on snow and a highest point of ~3,800 m. Fit trekkers who have walked 5–6 hours before. Good second snow trek after Sethan or Patalsu.

When is the best time for the Bhrigu Lake Winter Trek?

We run it Dec – Mar. Snow is deepest in January and February.

How much does the Bhrigu Lake Winter Trek cost?

₹5,999 per person plus 5% GST, for a seat in a weekly batch. It covers everything from Manali to Manali that is listed under Included: transport, stays, meals on the trek, the trek leader and guides, camping gear and permits.

Where does it start and end?

In Manali. We pick you up in Manali on day 1 and drop you back in Manali on day 3. The trail itself starts at Gulaba.

Which days do batches leave?

Batches leave every Friday and Saturday from December to March, with at most 15 trekkers each. The next dates and seats left are in the booking box on this page.

Can I join on my own?

Yes. Weekly batches are open to solo trekkers, couples and small groups, with no more than 15 trekkers per batch. You can also book it private for your own group.

What should I carry?

Trek shoes with grip, a warm jacket, thermals, gloves, a cap, sunglasses, a 40–50 litre backpack and a water bottle. We send the full kit list when you book, and you can rent most of it in Manali.

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Bhrigu Lake Winter Trek, Manali to Manali.

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₹5,999 + GST3 days, 2 nights · Manali to Manali
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