Bhrigu Lake trek offers stunning views of alpine meadows, alpine lake and dense forests, Bhrigu Lake trek is one the most popular weekend trek of Manali, on this trek you will witness The beauty of the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges. Discover the beauty of Bhrigu Lake, nestled at 4,300 meters, this trek is open from the beginning of May until the end of October, it's completely covered in snow during the winter, till May month, After that this lake starts opening with a round ice ring, One of the best things trekkers love the most about this trek is that This lake changes its form every month, The best time to visit is from the beginning of May to October, you can see e varieties of weather and views all around three seasons.
Bhrigu Lake Trek in May:
May is the perfect time for the Bhrigu Lake Trek. This month you can expect huge amounts of snow during this trek. May is just an ideal month for those who love to do a snow trek.
Bhrigu Lake Trek in June:
In June you will experience Lush green meadows and snow on the second day of trekking Mori Dugh to Bhrigu Lake, you will get the chance to see ice-covered Bhrigu Lake during this month.
The weather is generally good in summer and after the end of May it is cloudy and rains in July and you will feel fascinated throughout the day. Light Woolen clothes are recommended for this trek.
The temperature of Bhrigu Lake Trek during the summer can be around 16-22 degrees Celsius in the daytime and falls to 3 to 7 degrees Celsius at night. In winter the temperature of Bhrigu Lake Trek gets lower than 8-14 degrees Celsius in the daytime and almost 0 to -7 degrees Celsius at night so you will have to cover yourself in extra layers at night, but don't plan this trek in winters
The height of Bhrigu Lake Trek is 14,009 feet. from sea level, Bhrigu Lake is a high-altitude Himalayan trek, located at Manali, Himachal Pradesh, and this trek is one of the most popular weekend treks of Manali in India which starts from Kulang Village.
The total distance of the Bhrigu Lake trek is 21km From Kulang to Kulang, over 3 days and 2 nights. Which is a fairly not-so-long distance.
Bhrigu Lake Trekking is easy to moderate, this trek is one of the best treks to increase your physical stamina with doing this trek, you can start this trek from Kulang village and stay the first night at Mori Dugh Campsite the base camp which is situated at an elevation of approximately 2,850 m.
As it is the first day of our trekking, you must prepare yourself to go on a lovely trek. We will start our trek from Manali in the morning. All of us will gather at Nehru Park Manali at 10 am and begin our trekking journey from Manali. We have to drive for almost 30 minutes to reach Kulang village . you will enjoy the enchanting views of the spots on your route. You can capture the images of this journey with your camera.
Throughout the route from Manali to Kulang, you will witness many old structures designed in Himachali style. The street is also full of small markets, large metallic buildings, and small rivers. Beas River will follow you on the trip and give a cool breeze to your face.
After reaching Kulang Village our trekking will start to Bhrigu Lake base camp. We all have to begin the trek continuously. On the way, you will get many streams at a distance to fulfill your water needs. One thing to note on this trekking route is that it has constant steep ascents without any descents. So, this terrain is a bit tough to climb but it is manageable by many trekkers.
This trekking trail is filled with thick dense forests, Himalayan birch, oak trees, and pine trees. You will also hear the sound of small insects in the middle of your way. This route looks like a wonderland with misty clouds and dew drops. After trekking a distance of about 5 km, you will reach Mori Dugh Campsite. It is a wonderful grassland with breathtaking beauty.
And It is lunchtime and we will all enjoy lunch near terrain covered with colorful flowers such as dandelions and so on. Different colors of elegant flowers will soothe your mind and give the appearance of a picture created by a painter. overnight stay in campsite.
Today, it is the second day of the trek and we will start our trek frim our base camp at around 8 am. We have to go through some challenging ascents on this route. Apart from that, you will also have to pass broken records and steep terrains to reach your destination. After crossing a small stream, we will start going through ascents.
As you move further, the huge grassland will open up giving you lovely views of cows grazing on the green grass. For about 2 km, you will see grasslands giving a magical look to your eyes. But now, you have to prepare yourself for a bit of a difficult journey. This trail has rocky terrains with sharp ascents. It is necessary to remain in groups on this route as many trekkers lose their way because of rocky paths.
After walking of about 5 km hard trek you will see the boulders showing colorful flowers. Now, we are about to reach Bhrigu Lake. Bhrigu Lake is one of the most alluring lakes that changes its colors in summer. From olive green to emerald green, you will see the changing colors of this lake as per the season. It is truly a happy moment to see a splash of colors and save it in your camera.
After spending some hours near Bhrigu Lake, we will return to Mori Dugh campsite. At night, we will talk about the wonders of Bhrigu Lake and spend the night stay in our tents.
It is the last day of trekking. As usual, we will start our journey from Mori Dugh at 9 am. We will follow the same route that we followed from Manali to Kulang. Now, you can have a sigh of relief as there are no ascents on this route. You have to walk on continuous descents. This route is easier than the earlier routes. After reaching Kulang, a vehicle will arrive to pick us up.
We will reach Manali at 2 pm. From Manali, we all will depart and head toward our routes. You can stay in Manali or drive back to your home with lifetime sweet memories of Bhrigu Lake Trek with Team Broza Adventures.
Q: Where id Bhrigu Lake Trek?
A: Bhrigu Lake is located in the district of Kullu, yHimachal Pradesh in the city of Manali. It is situated at a height of around 4300 meters.
Q: What is the simplest way to reach Bhrigu Lake?
A: If you want to reach the lake quickly, start trekking from Kulang a place located at a minimum distance of the trek. You can easily reach Bhrigu Lake via Mori Dugh in just 3 days.
Q: Is it convenient to go to Bhrigu Lake by driving?
A: No, you can drive from Manali to Kulang but to reach Bhrigu Lake. It takes around 3 days trekking to reach the lake from the beginning point.
Q: Is trekking to Bhrigu Lake safe for everyone?
A: Yes, it is safe for everyone to trek to the lake. However, you must do regular exercises and get well-versed with us.
Q: What is the best season to do Bhrigu Lake trekking?
A: The best time to do Bhrigu Lake trek is the summer season. You can visit this lake between May to November. It is recommended not to visit this lake during winter because of snowfall and dropping temperatures at night.
Q: Which is a better trek between the Hampta Pass trek and the Bhrigu Lake trek?
A: Both these treks have their own beauty. While Bhrigu Lake is popular for its high altitude, Hampta Pass is popular for its elegant landscapes.
Q: Will I need a guide for trekking to Bhrigu Lake?
Yes, you will get safety tips and navigation for trekking to the lake with the help of a guide. Taking the service of a guide will improve your safety during a trek.
Q: How many days will I have to trek to reach Bhrigu Lake?
A: You will have to trek for around 3 days to reach an altitude of 4300 meters of Bhrigu Lake.