TTR Parvati Valley 2015

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About Tosh:

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:

·         Warm clothes, jackets, raincoats, fleece jackets and thermals

·         Hand gloves, trekking poles, trekking shoes and extra pair of socks

·         Water bottles, energy bars and energy drinks

·         Caps/hats, sunglasses and towels

·         Personal toiletries and medications (if any)

·         Backpack with waterproof linings

Advisory:

·         Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.

·         Pay heed to the guidelines given by trek leader or instructor in order to enjoy a safe and sound trekking experience.

·         Consumption of alcohol or any other intoxicating products are prohibited during this trek.

·         Avoid trekking during the nights.

·         Consult with a physician if you are fit to undertake the trek.

·         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 Lake

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:

Delhi-Kasol-Tosh-Prashar Lake-Delhi

Detailed Itinerary

23rd December to 27th December

23Dec:

·       Start from Delhi in afternoon and reach kasol by Mid-night/early morning (550 km ride).

24Dec:

·       Relax in the Evergreen Café for few hours.

·       Trek to Chalal (3 hour trek, to-fro).

·       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:

·       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.

·       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.

·       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.

·       We will pitch tents outside and sleep under the stars if weather condition allows otherwise will take guest house.

26Dec:

·       Get up early and be sure you so not miss the splendid view of sunrise from Himalayas.

·       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.

·       Stay at guest house near the lake.

27Dec:

·       Enjoy lazy morning at the lake.

·       Today is the time to say adieu to mountains and start the journey back to Delhi.(510 km ride)

MAP:

Happy Riding …!!!