Day Hike to Pandu Ropa in Manali
Manali, India
Trip Type: Hiking & Camping
Duration: 8 hours
Join us for the full-day hike to Pandu Ropa in Manali! Let our local guide show you one of the best hiking destinations in Manali. It might be a challenging hike, but offers some of the best views of the Kullu and Manali Valley. You walk through the forest of evergreen pine trees and cross the tree line to hike up the Alpine Meadows. Pandu Ropa lies at about 3500m. In the summer, you might come across several herds of sheep on this route and, especially in June and July, the ground here turns into a colorful carpet of Himalayan Flora.
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Join us for the full-day hike to Pandu Ropa in Manali! Let our local guide show you one of the best hiking destinations in Manali. It might be a challenging hike, but offers some of the best views of the Kullu and Manali Valley. You walk through the forest of evergreen pine trees and cross the tree line to hike up the Alpine Meadows. Pandu Ropa lies at about 3500m. In the summer, you might come across several herds of sheep on this route and, especially in June and July, the ground here turns into a colorful carpet of Himalayan Flora.The day hike to Pandu Ropa begins from Vashisht. The hike starts with a grueling climb up the village past lush green apple orchards and then into the dense and fragrant pine forest. By lunch time you will have crossed the tree line and will be walking up the alpine meadow of Bhrigu. At this height you have a wonderful view of the valley below. If you are reasonable fit, you should definitely sign up for this tour. From May to early September this hike offers visitors a beautiful sight of the Himalayan Flowers. From the very top of Pandu Ropa, you have 360 degree view of the entire valley.
Hike
The hike begins at 8:00am from our office in Vashisht, Manali. Everyone is expected to meet at the office. We walk through the quaint village of Vashisht. This hike mainly involves going uphill and is quite demanding. Safety is our number one priority and our guides are experienced and knowledgeable. Pandu Ropa lies at an altitude of 3400m and offers a majestic view of Manali town lying below and the surrounding mountains. As you leave the village behind you, enter the fragrant evergreen pine forests and taking our time through the beautiful forest we finally cross the tree line and come out on to the Alpine Meadow. In the summer, the meadows are home to the Shepherds and their flock of sheep. Also, during this time the meadows present to the visitors a lovely bright carpet of Himalayan Flora and is a very welcoming sight. The tour is concluded by 6:00pm.
Hike
The hike begins at 8:00am from our office in Vashisht, Manali. Everyone is expected to meet at the office. We walk through the quaint village of Vashisht. This hike mainly involves going uphill and is quite demanding. Safety is our number one priority and our guides are experienced and knowledgeable. Pandu Ropa lies at an altitude of 3400m and offers a majestic view of Manali town lying below and the surrounding mountains. As you leave the village behind you, enter the fragrant evergreen pine forests and taking our time through the beautiful forest we finally cross the tree line and come out on to the Alpine Meadow. In the summer, the meadows are home to the Shepherds and their flock of sheep. Also, during this time the meadows present to the visitors a lovely bright carpet of Himalayan Flora and is a very welcoming sight. The tour is concluded by 6:00pm.
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