Weekly group · max 15ManaliPatalsu Peak Snow Trek
A snow summit right above Solang, with the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges all around.
Per person₹5,799 + GST
Easy–moderateBatchesEvery Fri & Sat · Dec – Mar
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Snow season · Dec – Mar
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Sethan Snow Trek
2 Days / 1 Nights · Manali to Manali
The easiest real snow trek near Manali. The one to pick for your first time in snow.
Duration2 days, 1 night
Max altitude~3,000 m
LevelEasy
Starts and endsManali (trail starts at Sethan)
BatchesEvery Sat & Sun, Dec – Mar
Walking2–3 hours a day on snow
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 2. Book onward travel after 7 pm, or the next day.
About the trek
Sethan is a small Buddhist village above Prini, 45 minutes from Manali, that sits in deep snow all winter. It is the gentlest way to spend a night in the snow and learn to walk on it.
The hike above the village opens onto the snowfields of the Hampta valley, with Indrasan and Deo Tibba behind.
Day-by-day itinerary
Manali · Prini · Sethan · Pandu Ropa meadows · Sethan · Manali
Day 1Manali to Sethan
Places today
Pickup in Manali and a 45-minute drive up to Sethan village (~2,700 m). Learn to walk on snow with your trek leader on the slopes above the village.
OvernightHomestay or igloo-style stay, Sethan
Day 2Snow hike and back to Manali
Places today
Sunrise over the Hampta valley, then a 3-hour snow hike towards the Pandu Ropa meadows (~3,000 m). Lunch in Sethan and back in Manali by evening.
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?
First-timers, families with older children and anyone who wants snow without a hard climb.
Good to know- The last stretch of road can close after fresh snow; then we walk up from the road head.
- 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.
On this trek
Places along the trail
In the order you reach them, with the day you are there.
1Day 1Prini
The village on the left bank of the Beas where the road up to Sethan and Jobra begins.
2Day 1Sethan village
A small Buddhist hamlet at ~2,700 m with prayer flags and deep winter snow, 45 minutes from Manali.
3Day 2Pandu Ropa meadows
Wide open slopes above Sethan that turn into a snowfield in winter, facing Indrasan and Deo Tibba.
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Questions
Sethan Snow Trek: questions, answered
How difficult is the Sethan Snow Trek?
The Sethan Snow Trek is graded easy, with 2–3 hours a day on snow and a highest point of ~3,000 m. First-timers, families with older children and anyone who wants snow without a hard climb.
When is the best time for the Sethan Snow Trek?
We run it Dec – Mar. Snow is deepest in January and February.
How much does the Sethan Snow Trek cost?
₹3,999 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 2. The trail itself starts at Sethan.
Which days do batches leave?
Batches leave every Saturday and Sunday 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.
Something else? Ask us on WhatsApp
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Sethan Snow Trek, Manali to Manali.
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