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- Overview
- Detailed Itinerary
- Inclusion / Exclusion
- Advisory
- Tour Highlights
- Payment Policy / Refund Policy
- Location – Manali
- Start Point/End Point: Solang Valley
- Start Time/End Time: The trek starts at 10:00 AM on day 1 and ends around 02:00 PM on day 3.
About Beas Kund:
Beas Kund is a high-altitude thousand-year-old alpine lake that sits royally amidst the mountains of Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 3,810 meters. This taint less beauty is the origin of Beas River, which is believed to be the water body where Sage Vyas use to take bath while he meditated and wrote Hindu epic Mahabharata.
About the Trek:
Lush green grasslands flourish below the summits of the three biggest mountains around Manali and hidden in these grasslands is the emerald lake. The contrasting sight of this serene water body nestled in between jagged mountain peaks of Pir Panjal range adds to the beauty of the lake and that makes it an amazingly picturesque travel destination and an even better summer trek, to rewind and rejuvenate amidst nature. Your camping experience at the campsite of Bakarthach, under the star-studded sky, will be an experience worth remembering.
Quick Facts:
- Trekking distance: 16 km
- Maximum Altitude: 12,772 ft
- Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate
- Electricity: There will be no electricity at the campsite on the trek.
- ATM: Manali is the last point where you will get ATM.
- Trekking Gradient: Moderate ascent throughout the trail
- Landmarks: Dhundi, Bakartach
How to reach?
You have to report at Solang Valley which is the starting point of the trek and it is around 12 km from Mall Road of Manali. Many local means of transport and private cabs are available from Mall Road to reach Old Manali.
Day 1
Solang Valley to Dhundi (8kms in 4 hours): You will arrive in Solang Valley and meet the guide at about 10:00 AM, The trek to Dhundi begins on the first day, carrying with you your packed lunch and dinner. At the end of the trek, you would have arrived in Dhundi, which is a beautiful spot with the river Beas flowing right beside it. Dhundi is also famous for an unbeatable view of the Hanuman Tibba, You will pitch your camps and enjoy a night of camping here.
Day 2
Dhundi – Beas Kund- Bakartach- Dhundi (12 kms and 8 to 10 hours): The second day is when your trek to Beas Kund begins with a trek to Bakartach after breakfast. You will be carrying the meals for the day with you, packed. The climb to Bakartach is a little strenuous yet rewarding at the same time. The campsite here is beautiful, beside the river and one of the best experiences ever. You will notice the scenery changing around you as the vegetation keeps getting sparse and you can see the glacier from a distance. After about walking for 4 hours, you will arrive at the Beas Kund, a lake with strikingly blue waters surrounded by high mountains and on occasion, purple wildflowers. After spending a short while on the bank of the lake and taking pictures here, you will trek back down to the campsite in Dhundi
Day 3
Dhundi To Solang Valley: This morning after breakfast, you will trek your way back to the Solang Valley to bring your trip to an end. Once at Solang Valley, you can choose to take a bus or a shared taxi back to Manali, or can participate in any of the activities here on your own.
Inclusions
- Guide
- Trekking
- Sightseeing
- Camping
- Bonfire
- Meals
Exclusion
- Expenses of personal nature like laundry, telephone, fax, internet, beverages, snacks, medical expenses, minibar of hotels, etc.
- Supplement for Meals not mentioned in inclusions.
- Permissions of photo/video shooting at the museums and objects.
- Optional activities/experiences attract supplement charge.
- Any other services not mentioned in Included above.
- Train Tickets / Domestic airfare.
- Any other services not mentioned in Price Inclusions above.
- Goods and Services Tax (GST) 5% on the package cost.
- Transportation cost from Manali to Solang Valley and vice versa is not included in the package. You can either take public transport or shared taxi to reach Solang Valley.
- Children below 6 years are not allowed on the trek.
- Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.
- Pay heed to the trek leader or instructor in order to enjoy a safe and sound trekking experience.
- Do not consume alcohol or any other intoxicants during the trek.
- Avoid trekking during the nights.
- Before undertaking the trek, consult a physician.
- Carry basic medications and a first-aid kit during the trek.
- The trek takes place through eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites
- The itinerary and trekking route is subject to change without prior notice based on the weather conditions and guide’s discretion.
- Bus departs from Solang to Manali at 12:00 Noon and 03:00 PM everyday. Solang to Manali is 13 Km and takes around 30-45 Minutes to reach Manali.
- The applicable price is based on minimum of 2 adults traveling together.
- The above price is not valid for travel during the trade fair period and special events.
- There is no refund for any non-utilization of any services.
- We recommend you to book an airline ticket in advance to avail the lowest airfare. Airfare pricing is real time and is subject to change unless ticketed, please check details of amendment and cancellation before going ahead.
- Exchange rate will be applicable on the day you make the payment as per company rate card.
- It is advisable for all clients to have overseas travel insurance for the entire travel duration of your holiday. Please check details with our travel consultant.
- At this point of time, no services are confirmed and the same is subject to availability.
- Should the period of travel, the number of participants, the type of accommodation, and the type of transport or the duration of the trip, change the quote will be revised accordingly.
- Request for early hotel check in or late checkout is to the discretion of the hotel unless pre-booked and pre-paid in advance.
- Please check Terms & Conditions before proceeding to book with Overseas Travel Solutions.
- All payment to be made strictly by Cheque / Online / Demand Draft / Direct bank transfer in favour of Overseas Travel Solutions.
- SIC transfers do not operate between 08:30 PM – 07:30 AM.
- Luxury Hotel rates are applicable on Weekdays (Monday – Thursday) only.
- In case of unavailability, similar category Hotel will be provided.
PERIOD | PAYMENT AT THE TIME OF BOOKING | BALANCE PAYMENT | CANCELLATION CHARGES | AMENDMENT CHARGES |
| 45 days prior to departure | 100% of the airfare, visa and insurance if booked through Overseas Travel Solutions + 10% of the tour price. | 30 days prior to departure. | ||
| 30 days prior to departure. | 100% of the airfare, visa and insurance if booked through Overseas Travel Solutions + 25% of the tour price. | 20 days prior to departure. | 25% | USD 50 per booking / amendment |
| 15 days prior to departure. | 100% of the airfare, visa and insurance if booked through Overseas Travel Solutions + 50% of the tour price. | 20 days prior to departure. | 50% | USD 50 per booking / amendment |
| 10 days prior to departure. | 100% of the airfare, visa and insurance if booked through Overseas Travel Solutions + 100% of the tour price. | 20 days prior to departure. | 100% | USD 50 per booking / amendment |
| NFR bookings | 100% of the airfare, visa and insurance if booked through Overseas Travel Solutions + 100% of the tour price. | Immediate at the time of booking | 100% | NA |
