Manimahesh Lake trip in December 2007

skd · Dec 4th, 2007, 18:56

Hi trekkers,

I am planning to make a trip to Manimahesh Lake, in Himachal's Chamba district. This trip will start from Delhi on 20th Dec night and end on 25th Dec. We are going in cars to Bharmaur or upto Hadsar and then planning to trek to the Holi Lake. I want other trekkers' experience on this trip. I mean suggestions to make this trip more enjoyable.

We are 9 people from Delhi, all male, age between 24-34. So, looking forward to get your useful information and experience and tips for the trip.

Sincere regards,
SKD

New Delhi

karnail · Dec 4th, 2007, 21:58

I have done Manimahesh. I dont want to discourage you but I dont think that it will be doable at this time because of the facilities enroute are temporary during Yatra days only. The area will be under think tiers by now.

Sadanand Kamath · Dec 4th, 2007, 22:13

I agree with karnail. I doubt, if any facilities will be available enroute.

Sadanand

skd · Dec 8th, 2007, 10:14

Can I get trekking equipments like good shoes, tents, potters etc on rent? I too, am not sure we would reach till the lake coz Bharmaur itself experienced one snowfall till now. But we had a plan to move to the lake and make till it's safe. May be upto Hadsar or upto Dhancho. I seek experts' view on this. Thanks in advance.

tulikasheel · Dec 8th, 2007, 10:41

I suggest plz dont go !!

mridula · Dec 8th, 2007, 12:09

I have been to Bharmour and Hadsar in December in 2005. From Hadsar we trekked part of the way to Dhanchow. But beyond that the route was snowed out. And I am no fan of snow. So we turned back. Also, the weather was dicey and it threatened to snow anytime. So, the guest house guys had also told us not to venture too far. Up to Dhanchow the way is clearly marked, so we walked on our own.

Some more details and images are here. The best place to stay in Hadsar is Shanti guest house and the best place to stay at Bharmour is Rajdhani guest house. Both are very basic and very cold.

liveforhimalayas · Jul 2nd, 2008, 13:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by mridula

I have been to Bharmour and Hadsar in December in 2005. From Hadsar we trekked part of the way to Dhanchow. But beyond that the route was snowed out. And I am no fan of snow. So we turned back. Also, the weather was dicey and it threatened to snow anytime. So, the guest house guys had also told us not to venture too far. Up to Dhanchow the way is clearly marked, so we walked on our own.

Some more details and images are here. The best place to stay in Hadsar is Shanti guest house and the best place to stay at Bharmour is Rajdhani guest house. Both are very basic and very cold.

Hi Mridula,
Planning the Manimahesh Trek in Sept end / Oct 1st week. Can u help me plan the trek, as I haven't trekked in this region before, like the advised itinerary and whether it is possible at that time of the year.

Thanks
Vartika

arunnegi · May 4th, 2009, 13:55

Hi Everyone,
We were planning to do Manimahesh lake trek this month. we have 4 days at our disposal. do you think its doable within that time frame. we cld leave on wednesday evening from delhi .
also is it possible to do it without a guide? we plan to carry our own tents. also can we camp by the lake?
Regards
Arun

smakkar · Jul 3rd, 2009, 03:36

Seems like no one has ever done this trek, or no one came back to tell the tale...

Any info about route, days required etc would be great, as I've recently heard about this lake and it sounds interesting...

Dec 4th, 2007, 18:56	#1
skd in search of humour Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Noida (Delhi-NCR), India Posts: 135	Manimahesh Lake trip in December 2007 Hi trekkers, I am planning to make a trip to Manimahesh Lake, in Himachal's Chamba district. This trip will start from Delhi on 20th Dec night and end on 25th Dec. We are going in cars to Bharmaur or upto Hadsar and then planning to trek to the Holi Lake. I want other trekkers' experience on this trip. I mean suggestions to make this trip more enjoyable. We are 9 people from Delhi, all male, age between 24-34. So, looking forward to get your useful information and experience and tips for the trip. Sincere regards, SKD New Delhi

Dec 4th, 2007, 21:58	#2
karnail Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 208	I have done Manimahesh. I dont want to discourage you but I dont think that it will be doable at this time because of the facilities enroute are temporary during Yatra days only. The area will be under think tiers by now. __________________ http://karnail.blogspot.com/

Dec 4th, 2007, 22:13	#3
Sadanand Kamath Maha Guru Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,043	I agree with karnail. I doubt, if any facilities will be available enroute. Sadanand __________________ http://www.sadanandsafar.blogspot.com/

Dec 8th, 2007, 10:41	#5
tulikasheel Angel on Earth Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1	hello SKD I suggest plz dont go !!

Dec 8th, 2007, 12:09	#6
mridula Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib , Jindagani Fir Kahan ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: India Posts: 2,548	I have been to Bharmour and Hadsar in December in 2005. From Hadsar we trekked part of the way to Dhanchow. But beyond that the route was snowed out. And I am no fan of snow. So we turned back. Also, the weather was dicey and it threatened to snow anytime. So, the guest house guys had also told us not to venture too far. Up to Dhanchow the way is clearly marked, so we walked on our own. Some more details and images are here. The best place to stay in Hadsar is Shanti guest house and the best place to stay at Bharmour is Rajdhani guest house. Both are very basic and very cold. __________________ Mridula Travel Tales from India Last edited by mridula : Dec 8th, 2007 at 12:12. Reason: Typo

Dec 8th, 2007, 10:14	#4
skd in search of humour Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Noida (Delhi-NCR), India Posts: 135	Can I get trekking equipments like good shoes, tents, potters etc on rent? I too, am not sure we would reach till the lake coz Bharmaur itself experienced one snowfall till now. But we had a plan to move to the lake and make till it's safe. May be upto Hadsar or upto Dhancho. I seek experts' view on this. Thanks in advance.

May 4th, 2009, 13:55	#8
arunnegi Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NOIDA Posts: 45	trip to manimahesh in may Hi Everyone, We were planning to do Manimahesh lake trek this month. we have 4 days at our disposal. do you think its doable within that time frame. we cld leave on wednesday evening from delhi . also is it possible to do it without a guide? we plan to carry our own tents. also can we camp by the lake? Regards Arun

Jul 3rd, 2009, 03:36	#9
smakkar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Delhi and everywhere else... Posts: 523	Seems like no one has ever done this trek, or no one came back to tell the tale... Any info about route, days required etc would be great, as I've recently heard about this lake and it sounds interesting... __________________ All my Travels... www.flickr.com/photos/saurabh_sunny/ A lot still pending though...............

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