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Snow season · Dec – Mar

Weekly group batches · Manali

Patalsu Peak Snow Trek

3 Days / 2 Nights · Manali to Manali

A snow summit right above Solang, with the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges all around.

Duration3 days, 2 nights
Max altitude~4,220 m
LevelEasy–moderate
Starts and endsManali (trail starts at Solang)
BatchesEvery Fri & Sat, Dec – Mar
Walking3–4 hours on day 1; 9–10 hours on summit day
Included
TransportStays & campsMeals on trekTrek leader
Easy–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

Patalsu is the classic first snow summit from Manali. The trail climbs through fir and oak forest straight above Solang valley to a rounded snow top that looks across to Hanuman Tibba, the Seven Sisters and the Dhauladhar.

It is short enough for a long weekend and high enough to feel like a real summit. On summit day your trek leader decides how far the batch goes based on that day's snow.

Day-by-day itinerary

Manali · Solang · Shagadugh camp · Patalsu top · Shagadugh · Solang · Manali

Day 1Manali to Shagadugh camp
Places today

Pickup in Manali at 9 am and a 45-minute drive to Solang (~2,500 m). Trek about 5 km (3–4 hours) through oak and fir forest to the Shagadugh camp (~3,260 m). Hot dinner and a bonfire.

OvernightTents, Shagadugh
Day 2Summit day
Places today

Start before sunrise for Patalsu top (~4,220 m) and back to Shagadugh, about 12 km and 9–10 hours on snow. There is no water on the ridge, so each trekker carries 2 litres. Your trek leader decides how far the batch goes that day.

OvernightTents, Shagadugh
Day 3Back to Manali

Walk down to Solang in 2–3 hours and drive to Manali, arriving by about 2 pm.

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 beginners who want a real snow summit, and anyone who has done one easy trek before.

Good to know
  • Summit day starts before sunrise in freezing cold.
  • Your trek leader may turn the batch back below the top if the snow is unsafe.
  • 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.

Solang Valley1Day 1

Solang Valley

The snow bowl 14 km above Manali: ski slopes and a ropeway in winter, paragliding and meadows in summer.

Shagadugh2Day 1

Shagadugh

A clearing in oak and fir forest above Solang (~3,260 m), the base camp for Patalsu, with views straight across to Friendship Peak.

Patalsu top3Day 2

Patalsu top

A rounded snow summit (~4,220 m) with a 360° view of Hanuman Tibba, the Seven Sisters, Deo Tibba and the Dhauladhar.

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Questions

Patalsu Peak Snow Trek: questions, answered

How difficult is the Patalsu Peak Snow Trek?

The Patalsu Peak Snow Trek is graded easy–moderate, with 3–4 hours on day 1; 9–10 hours on summit day and a highest point of ~4,220 m. Fit beginners who want a real snow summit, and anyone who has done one easy trek before.

When is the best time for the Patalsu Peak Snow Trek?

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

How much does the Patalsu Peak Snow Trek cost?

₹5,799 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 Solang.

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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Patalsu Peak Snow Trek, Manali to Manali.

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₹5,799 + GST3 days, 2 nights · Manali to Manali
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