A short glacier-lake trek to the source of the Beas river, right above Solang Valley. A scenic Himalayan adventure from Manali, taking you through lush alpine meadows, glacial landscapes, and breathtaking views of the Pir Panjal range.
MANALI → SOLANG VALLEY → PALCHANI THACH
Trek Begins
After an early morning departure from Manali, drive towards Dhundi, the starting point of the trek. From Dhundi, begin trekking through beautiful Himalayan forests, alpine meadows and scenic mountain terrain.
The trail gradually gains altitude as you cross picturesque landscapes with views of the surrounding peaks.
Trek: Dhundi → Palchani Thach
Stay: Camp at Palchani Thach
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
PALCHANI THACH → BEAS KUND → PALCHANI THACH CAMP
Summit Day
Wake up early and begin the trek towards the spectacular Beas Kund, a high-altitude glacial lake and the source of the Beas River.
The trail takes you across alpine terrain with magnificent views of Shitidhar, Friendship Peak, Ladakhi Peak and surrounding Himalayan ranges.
Spend some time at Beas Kund before retracing your route towards the campsite.
Trek: Palchani Thach → Beas Kund → Palchani Thach Camp
Stay: Camp at Palchani thach / designated campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, start your descent towards Dhundi.
Enjoy the final views of the mountains and gradually descend through the forest trail. On reaching Dhundi, board the vehicle for the drive back to Manali.
Trek: Camp → Dhundi
Drive: Dhundi → Manali
Trip Ends: Manali
Meals: Breakfast
