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Himalayan
trekking in Tosh Valley will take you through gorgeous meadows and streams
leaving you breathless. Begin from Barsheni and hike up to make pit stops at
Buddhaban and the Tosh Village. What sets this trekking tour apart from any
other Himachal trekking tours, is that you can choose to pursue the tracks that
lead to the challenging Animal Pass or choose the steady easy climb to the Tosh
Glacier. Both views offer exquisite vistas of the picturesque mountains,
valleys and landscapes filled with snow.
With this activity, get to
experience the valley which is constricted at the beginning but unwraps later
into attractive pastures as it ascends. Lap up the striking spectacle at the
pass with the Tosh Glacier on one side and several well-known peaks like
Papasura (6,451m) and White Sail (6,466m) on the other side; the stunning
Malana Glacier can also be viewed from the top of the pass.
Temperature Range: The average
temperature here ranges between 2°C and 7°C and dips below the freezing
point in winters.
Meal Types: Nutritious, high
calorie veg food Activities: Trekking, Camping
Difficulty Level: Moderately
Challenging
Trekking in Tosh
Instructions and
Guidelines
Things to
Carry:
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Warm clothes, jackets, raincoats, fleece jackets and thermals
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Hand gloves, trekking poles,
trekking shoes and extra pair of socks
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Water bottles, energy bars
and energy drinks
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Caps/hats, sunglasses and towels
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Backpack with waterproof linings
Advisory:
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Climatic conditions in the
high altitudes vary from the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized to
high altitudes.
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Pay heed to the guidelines
given by trek leader or instructor in order to enjoy a safe and sound trekking
experience.
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Consumption of alcohol or
any other intoxicating products are prohibited during this trek.
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Avoid trekking during the nights.
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Consult with a physician if
you are fit to undertake the trek.
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The trek takes place through
eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites.
LOCATION
State: Himachal Pradesh
Nearest Town: Bhuntar. 60+ km
Distance from Delhi: 540+ km.
FACTS
Trek Length: 10 km
Keep in your Trek Bag:
•
Walking stick
•
Hiking
shoes
•
Woolen
clothes
•
Water,
juices, snacks
•
Electric
torch
•
Medical
kit
•
A good
compass
•
An
extra pair of clothes
Some Beautiful view of Parvati valley:
Prashar:
Epitome of Spirituality, Tranquility and Breathtaking panorama!!!
The beautiful Prashar Lake lies 50 km north-east of Mandi and
64Km south of Kullu @ Coordinates 31.75426°N 77.10141°E. The lake is situated
at an avg. height of 2730m (8,960 ft) in the lap of mountains. The deep blue
lake lies in a saucer shaped valley and is surrounded by snow-capped peaks. The
primary inflows to the natural sweet water lake are rain water and glacier
runoff/meltwater and the lake depth is unclear as of now. There is a little
floating island in between the lake which keeps on revolving and changes its
position at regular intervals which is quite unique.
The lake has been named after the sage Prashar (father of
Vedavyas) who has mediated here and is a pristine spiritual place.
Alongside the lake there is an old three storied pagoda shaped
temple dedicated to the sage Prashar. The temple and a small ground alongside
the lake offers great scenic natural beauty and provides the feel of heaven.
This temple was built by Raja Ban Sen of Mandi in the 14th century and is
capped with a roof of slate tiles and has a wealth of wood carvings.
The area has been surrounded by the dense forest and is awesome
place to relax and connect with nature. An entire amazing panorama of snowy
mountain ranges is visible from this location. At the top of the valley, one
can be surrounded by lash green spots with cows, lambs, horses grazing and
small mud huts made by Gaddis and Gujjars. The good part is that the area is
completely pollution free, clean, calm, less populated, and totally untouched
by the modern amenities.
Some Beautiful view of Prashar Lake:
Detailed
Itinerary
23rd
December to 27th December
23Dec:
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Start from Delhi in
afternoon and reach kasol by Mid-night/early morning (550 km ride).
24Dec:
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Relax in the Evergreen Café for few hours.
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Trek to Chalal (3 hour trek, to-fro).
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Come back to kasol. Visit
local kasol market and other places in old and new kasol. Kasol is backpacker’s
heaven and its snow peaks views
/picturesque and pristine
parvati valley will take your breath on hold. Have Italian food which is kasol
famous for. Enjoy the pre Christmas Eve of kasol and then return to hotel to
end the day.
25Dec:
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Go to Manikaran Sahib which
is a sikh pilgrimage. Have a bath in hot sulphur spring which will magically
remove all your tiredness and freshen you up. Take Prasad in langar.
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Today we will further
proceed towards Tosh. Now for Tosh I fall short of words to describe beauty,
peace, serenity of this place. It is 2 hour drive from kasol and is the last
motorable village.
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A rickety bridge at tosh
connects you to altogether different world. We will move uphill and there are a
few guest houses at the top of the village where we will unload baggage and
relax. The view from here will be astonishing with snow capped mountains everywhere.
There are also best quality apple orchards you will see here.
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We will pitch tents outside
and sleep under the stars if weather condition allows otherwise will take guest
house.
26Dec:
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Get up early and be sure you
so not miss the splendid view of sunrise from Himalayas.
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After having breakfast,
start your ride towards Prashar Lake. The lake in named after sage named
prashar.The beautiful scenic view of this lake is surely going to make place in
your heart forever.
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Stay at guest house near the lake.
27Dec:
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Enjoy lazy morning at the lake.
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Today is the time to say
adieu to mountains and start the journey back to Delhi.(510 km ride)
MAP:
Happy Riding …!!!
