advance base camp is breathtaking with beautiful views of the entire Dhauladhar ranges surrounding us in Western direction and looking up till the preliminary summit of Mount Friendship itself.
Bakar Thach is a high altitude 'shepherd field', a marvellous expanse of greenery all around, where the shepherds let their cattle and bovines graze during summers and a majority part of the monsoons.
Bakar Thach which is usually the first camping site on this trek.
Beas Kund is a thousand-year-old alpine lake that sits royally amidst the mountains of Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 3,810 meters.
We gain about 400 meters in altitude and it allows us to further acclimatize. We will reach Borochen by mid-afternoon and relax. Enjoy the surroundings and views in the evening.
Chhatru village is located in Mandi Tehsil of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh.
Cross the Pare Chu River and move further in the direction of Tso Moriri Lake. There is a good likelihood of meeting yak caravans of the Changpa tribals transporting goods in the area.
On the ancient trade route of Spiti to Ladakh, this trail takes one from Dak Karzong to Datang Yongma. These are shepherd camps on the base of Parang La Pass at Pare Chhu river.
This is the 6th section in the long expedition that takes one from Spiti Valley to Ladakh. It lies on one of the ancient trade routes between the two locations.
Last village in Solang Valley, a place where Beas river meets it's first tributary cominig from Beas kund and Rohtang Pass. The last place to stock up with a few essentials before heading to the mountains.
Dumala is a small Village/hamlet in Mehla Tehsil in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh State, India. It comes under Maraur Panchayath. It is located 30 KM towards East from District head quarters Chamba.
Jispa is a Scenic village at the Lahaul District of Himachal Pradesh in the banks of Bhaga river.
Its most interesting feature is the case of models showing the construction of temples and forts in and around the Kullu Valley. There are also traditional textiles, musical instruments, dance masks, domestic and artisans' utensils and masks representing devtas (village deities).
Manali is also home to a tiny slice of history, in the form of the Naggar castle. Located among the breathtaking forests in Naggar town, the Naggar Castle is a stunning historical edifice. Once used as the residence of Raja Sidh Singh of Kullu, the castle is a fine blend of traditional Himalayan and European architecture.
With more than 25 lakh visitors every year, Rohtang Pass easily stands out as one of the most popular scenic spots to visit in Manali. Connecting the Lahaul and Kullu valleys, the Rohtang Pass is famous among nature lovers, photographers and adventure seekers alike.
It is the of the most visited places in Manali, with the drive up to Solang being as picturesque as the valley itself. Not only does Solang Valley offer some breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, but its slopes are also a very popular skiing destination, especially during the winter. In summers, the place turns into a paragliding haven.
