Bhrigu Lake Trek
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Trek 3 Days / 2 Nights Easy to moderate

Bhrigu Lake Trek

A high meadow lake above Gulaba

Duration3 Days / 2 Nights
Starts fromManali (Gulaba)
DifficultyEasy to moderate
Best seasonMay to Oct
Max altitude14,100 ft
Trek distance~26 km
Bhrigu Lake Trek photo 1
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Bhrigu Lake Trek photo 3

Representative photos of the region.

Overview

Bhrigu Lake is a good first high-altitude trek. The trail leaves the Gulaba road, climbs through forest to the Rola Kholi meadow, and then rises to a shallow glacial lake backed by the Seven Sisters, Deo Tibba and Hanuman Tibba peaks.

  • Bhrigu Lake at 14,100 ft in a horseshoe-shaped basin
  • Views of the Seven Sisters, Deo Tibba and Hanuman Tibba
  • High meadows with wildflowers in season
  • Clear skies for stargazing at camp
  • A short, achievable trek for beginners with some fitness

Route at a Glance

Manali Gulaba Rola Kholi Bhrigu Lake Gulaba

Altitude Profile

How high you sleep and travel through the trip. Gain height gradually and drink plenty of water.

2,5003,7505,000 Gulaba · 2,800 m2,800GulabaRola Kholi · 3,500 m3,500Rola KholiBhrigu Lake · 4,300 m4,300Bhrigu LakeRola Kholi · 3,500 m3,500Rola KholiGulaba · 2,800 m2,800Gulaba Altitude in metres

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Indicative plan. Road, weather and permit conditions can change the order or timing of days.

  1. D1

    Day 1: Manali to Gulaba, trek to Rola Kholi

    Drive to Gulaba, then walk through forest and grass slopes up to the meadow camp at Rola Kholi.

    ~6 km · 4 to 5 hrs Rola Kholi ~3,500 m Tent camp
  2. D2

    Day 2: Rola Kholi to Bhrigu Lake and back

    A steady climb across open slopes to Bhrigu Lake at 14,100 ft. Time by the water, then return to camp for the night.

    ~10 km · 7 to 8 hrs Bhrigu Lake 4,300 m Tent camp
  3. D3

    Day 3: Descent to Gulaba and Manali

    A gentle descent to Gulaba and the drive back to Manali, arriving by afternoon.

    ~6 km · 3 hrs Manali 2,050 m Trek ends

Good to Know

  • The final climb to the lake is the steepest part. Walk slowly and keep your breathing steady.
  • Weather can change fast in the afternoon. The group leaves camp early on lake day.
  • Snow may cover parts of the trail before June.

What to Carry

  • Trekking shoes with grip
  • Backpack (40 to 50 L) with rain cover
  • Down jacket, fleece and thermals
  • Cap, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Trekking pole
  • Water bottle and personal medicines

Need the full list? See our packing guide.

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