Bhrigu Lake Trek - A short experience of trekking in the Himalayas

 Lying east to the iconic Rohtang Pass, roughly 77 km away, is the pristine and enchanting Bhrigu Lake nestled at the foothills of the Pir Panjal Mountain Range of the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh.

Perched at an altitude of 14,100 ft, the Bhrigu Lake is a devastatingly beautiful, emerald blue lake that is also locally held with sacred regard.

The enticing views of the majestic mountain peaks and scenic surroundings witnessed from Bhrigu Lake are jaw-dropping, unbelievably surreal, and truly other-worldly.

The struggle endured during the Bhrigu Lake trek is minimal in comparison to the rewarding experience of trekking in the Himalayas. And that is precisely why trekkers from all over the country drool over this trek.

Manali, the delighting hill station of Himachal Pradesh, marks the starting point of the Bhrigu Lake trek. Nestled at an approximate altitude of 6,730 ft, Manali is a beautiful town with an appeasing and hospitable ambiance. It is well connected to various neighboring cities and remains one of the most easily accessible hill stations of all time.

Distanced 22 km from Manali is the fascinating village of Gulaba, where the actual trek to Bhrigu Lake begins. A smooth drive from Manali via the arresting Rohtang Pass will drop you to Gulaba in not more than 2 hours. You will then have to venture onto an intriguing 3 km-long trek from Gulaba to the campsite of the Gulaba meadow at 10,300 ft. The trek from Gulaba to the Gulaba meadow is easy, short, and relaxing.

Roughly 6 km away from the Gulaba meadow lies Rola Kholi at an altitude of 12,500 ft. From the Gulaba meadow, you will have to trek for approximately 6 km to gradually elevate by 2,200 ft and reach the alluring campsite of Rola Kholi via the Kollang Nallah. The trail from Gulaba meadow to Rola Kholi is steep. It traverses a batch of forest cover to enter vast meadows, with gigantic and notable peaks of Hanuman Tibba and the Seven Sisters standing aloof in the foreground in their relentless glory. As you trek over the meadows, you will soon enter another forest cover of Oak and Birch trees that you will leave behind to enter the lush green grasslands of Rola Kholi.

The Bhrigu Lake lies just 10 km away from the campsite of Rola Kholi. An adventurous 8-hour long trek from Rola Kholi along steep ascents will take you to Bhrigu lake perched at an altitude of 14,000 ft. The trail from Rola Kholi to the enchanting Bhrigu Lake encapsulated by refreshing and majestic landscapes is slightly tricky, with loose rocks and boulders embellished generously. You will have to trek with care and caution this day.

As you reach closer to the Bhrigu lake, you will be able to spot a brief highlight of the distant Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar Ranges circling the fascinating Solang Valley. The sight is goosebumps-inducing and simply thrilling.

On another note, whether you trek during peak summers or peak winters, you will never find the Bhrigu Lake to be entirely frozen, and it is from here that the sacred and mythological significance of this lake stem.

Snuggled between two ridges, you can reach Bhrigu Lake only after an exhausting trek of about 8–9 hours along steep and rocky trails.

The divine and surreal sights of Bhrigu Lake will indefinitely leave you gasping with its beauty and charmer.

After relaxing in the lake’s vicinity and admiring the panoramic views from the site, you will have to retrace the trails to return to Rola Kholi the same day. The descent from Bhrigu Lake to Rola Kholi is relatively gradual, less daunting, yet equally thrilling.

Wake up to a fresh morning at the campsite of Rola Kholi, the next day and buckle up to trek back to Gulaba. You will have to gradually descend for almost 6 km to reach the campsite of Gulaba at your earliest. The trek from Rola Kholi to Gulaba is short as well as easy. It will take roughly 2–3 hours for you to complete this trek post which a final 2 hour-long drive from the beautiful village of Gulaba back to Manali will bring your Bhrigu Lake trek to a fulfilling and happy end.

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