Serene, pleasant, attractive, and breathtaking Blue Glacial Lake in Lahaul is something that you should not miss. Trekking through narrow roads of shepherds will bring Goosebumps to your body. We are talking about the famous Ghepan Lake Trek that every trekker might not know. The sight of this lake is simply awesome and unbelievable for those who reach there.
Surrounded by beautiful snowy mountains, Ghepan Lake is just an unforgettable sight to your eyes. The enchanting blue color of this lake with floating icebergs and colorful flora will reconnect you to your soul. This thrilling trek will give you a unique experience for a lifetime. The thrills and chills that you get at every step of this trekking trail cannot be described in any words.
Untouched by humans, the beauty of Ghepan Ghat Trek is now being unleashed by many trekkers. It has a thrilling and surreal environment that will fill your body with zeal and vigor. Although the trek is not very difficult, you may still face some hard phases on your way.
On your way to the Ghepan Lake trek, you will witness a series of huge mountains with open terrains, High ascents, and steep descents that will not leave your way but will keep you thrilled throughout the journey.
The real adventure of Ghepan Lake Trek can be filled between the period of july to September last, This time is perfect to see the pristine beauty of Ghepan Lake and its surroundings. You will witness colorful flora in these months.
Part 1. On the first day all trekkers will meet at Rambag at 9:00am, Rambag is just upside of Mall road. After meeting introctor will bfief you about journey of Ghepan lake, after briefing we willove to our taxi. we will experience a surreal yet beautiful journey. We have to start driving right from Manali to Ratill. We have to drive around 48 km today on mountain roads to reach Ratill Village. After the beginning of the Atal Tunnel, it has become simpler than before to drive on this road.
On the way, we will meet the alluring River Beas and then take Leh-Manali Highway. Driving on this highway will take us to the newly developed Atal Tunnel. This tunnel is recently inaugurated and has a length of around 9 km. It is situated at a height of 3,048m. After exiting this tunnel, we will come across River Chandra.
Now, you have to take utmost care while driving on mountainous roads. The road is full of dangerous twists and turns with some smooth patches. Besides, we will also see more open valleys and huge landscapes on this road. Dense forests will accompany you on trails. You will also see various types of vegetation on farming lands.
As it is the first day, we don’t have a lot of things to do. All of us will reach Ratill by noon. After lunch, we will start our journey again to reach Base Camp.
Part 2. Trek from Ratill to Base Camp
Now, we have to take a difficult route. So, it is better to get prepared for a tiring day. We will begin trekking after lunch. A few river crossings will accompany us along with some meadows. After crossing rocky terrain, we will witness open valleys with colorful wildflowers. You will see a picturesque scene of colors spread over a massive land.
After seeing the colorful wildflowers, we have to climb certain loose rocks with care. Now, we will see a flock of sheep grazing on the green land. Royal colors of meadows will make you feel happy and fresh. We will reach Ratill naala within some time.
We have to climb on loose rocks. This path is a bit dangerous with a slippery phase. Now, we have to cross a river section. After crossing this section, we will stumble upon an icy glacier. This glacier phase is one of the most challenging routes of trekking. You have to walk on this narrow phase for about half an hour with patience and care.
We will come across loose trails, rivers, and meadows on this route. After crossing a grassy patch of land, we will reach Camp 1. This camp is located in the center of meadows surrounded by colorful flora. We will also witness pink and lovely strawberries on this route. After reaching our campsite, we will build our tents and take good sleep at night.
We will all get adjusted to the mountainous climate today. A long walk in the evening will help you to know the surroundings. Our night will be at Base Camp. A beautiful and silent night at Base Camp will make you feel like you are in another world. Looking at moving clouds in the mountains is just an unforgettable sight.
We will start the trek just like in previous days. We will not get rush in the morning and it is the best time to start our trek. For an hour, we have to walk continuously on loose rocks. You will have to trek on steep slopes unless you reach the top of the mountain. Now, we have to move downwards to Camp 1 to collect water. Constant steep ascent will make our trail more exciting at every stage.
Foggy weather with cloudy mountainous peaks creates a beautiful sight in the morning. We will walk around 4 km to reach the lake.
The route to the lake is simply awesome surrounded by big boulders and colorful meadows. Hanging glaciers are waiting to meet us on the route. Blue Glacial Lake has a charismatic appearance that will leave you speechless. Light air moving in every direction makes this place more fascinating.
We will spend quality time at Blue glacial Lake before leaving the marvelous place. You can capture some of your best moments around this lake with your buddies. We will return to the campsite by night.
Part 1. Finally, it is the day to depart from the beautiful Blue Glacial Lake. We start the trek in the morning to return to Ratill. It is same journey we followed on day one, on narrow trails with slippery sections and steep ascents.
On our way to Ratill village, we will be lucky to watch boulders covered with beautiful flowers, meadows, glaciers, and milky white streams. Ghepan Ghat trek is not only an exciting trail but also contains a colorful patch of flowers. In a trek route of around 6 km, we will witness the changing shades of nature from green to brown with several palettes.
Part 2. Our team will reach the trailhead at Ratill by 2 pm. Then we will drive to Manali and reach it in 2 hours. You can enjoy a holiday at Manali for a few more days to plunge into its heavenly beauty.
Our Ghepan Lake Trek packages are affordable and suit the budget of every trekker. Our packages include the following things:
Our trekking packages do not include:
What is the altitude of Ghepan Lake Trek?
Ghepan Lake is located at a height of 4140 m from sea level. It comes in the Lahaul of Himachal Pradesh.
2. Do you help in carrying personal belongings?
Yes, we do offer offloading backpacks by taking some charges.
The maximum weight of your luggage should not be more than 11 kg. No trolley bag or suitcase is allowed on the trekking journey.
3. Is Ghepan Lake Trek good for beginners?
Yes, Ghepan Ghat Trek is a moderate-level trail. Even beginners can do this trek. But it requires endurance and strength to finish this trek. You must do regular exercises such as running and jogging for 3 to 4 months before going on this trek. This place also has thin air and you must have physical stamina and mental balance to finish this trek.
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