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Private trek · Seraj
Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake Snow Trek
3 Days / 2 Nights · Manali to Manali
A snowy oak-forest walk to a sacred lake in the quiet Seraj valley.
Duration3 days, 2 nights
Max altitude~3,250 m
LevelEasy
Starts and endsManali (trail starts at Jalori Pass)
SeasonDec – Feb
Walking4–5 hours on the trek day
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
Jalori Pass sits between the Tirthan and Sutlej sides of the Seraj valley. From the pass an easy trail runs through old oak forest to Serolsar, a small sacred lake with a temple to Budhi Nagin.
In winter the forest is snow-laden and very quiet.
Day-by-day itinerary
Manali · Jibhi · Jalori Pass · Serolsar Lake · Jibhi · Manali
Day 1Manali to Jibhi
Places today
Drive from Manali to Jibhi in the Tirthan side valleys (about 4 hours). Evening by the river.
OvernightHomestay, Jibhi
Day 2Jalori Pass to Serolsar Lake
Places today
Drive up to Jalori Pass (~3,120 m) if the road is open. Walk 5 km through snow and oak forest to Serolsar Lake (~3,250 m) and back.
OvernightHomestay, Jibhi
Day 3Back to Manali
Drive back to Manali after breakfast.
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?
Couples, families and slow walkers who like forest more than height.
Good to know- The road to Jalori Pass closes after heavy snow. Then we walk up from Shoja.
- Weather decides the final plan on the mountain. Your trek leader can change campsites or turn back to keep the group safe.
On this trek
Places along the trail
In the order you reach them, with the day you are there.
1Day 1Jibhi
A wooden village by a stream in the Banjar valley, full of homestays and old Himachali houses.
2Day 2Jalori Pass
A 3,120 m pass between the Tirthan and Sutlej sides of the Seraj valley, with a small temple at the top.
3Day 2Serolsar Lake
A small sacred lake at ~3,250 m in old oak forest, with a temple to Budhi Nagin on its shore.
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Questions
Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake Snow Trek: questions, answered
How difficult is the Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake Snow Trek?
The Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake Snow Trek is graded easy, with 4–5 hours on the trek day and a highest point of ~3,250 m. Couples, families and slow walkers who like forest more than height.
When is the best time for the Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake Snow Trek?
We run it Dec – Feb. Snow is deepest in January and February.
How much does the Jalori Pass & Serolsar Lake Snow Trek cost?
₹6,999 per person plus 5% GST for a group of 4 or more. 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 Jalori Pass.
Is there a group batch for this?
This one runs private only, on the dates you choose, for your group. Tell us your dates and group size on WhatsApp.
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.
Something else? Ask us on WhatsApp
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