Tour Details

The lake and peak are SACRED and a FAIR called as Manimahesh fair (Manimahesh Yatra) is held at the lake in the month of August and September. The Yatra held from Janamastmi to Radhastami each and every year.

Manimahesh is accessible from three routes. Pilgrims from Lahaul and Spiti pass through Kugti pass. Pilgrims from Kangra and Mandi take the Karwarsi pass or Jalsu pass via Tyari village, near Holi in Bharmour. The easiest and popular route is from Pathankot / Chamba via Bharmour.

The Yatra is as the 'Manimahesh Yatra'. It is heralded by a procession known locally as “holy chhari” (holy stick carried by the pilgrims on their shoulders) Holy Trek is performed by pilgrims and sadhus. Pilgrims undertake the holy trek barefoot and cover a distance of 13 kilometres from the nearest road point of Hadsar to the Manimahesh Lake. Lord Shiva is the presiding deity of the yatra. The colorful procession of the “chhari” is accompanied by singing and recitation of hymns in praise of Lord Shiva. The Chhari trek, considered a tough trek, follows a set ancient route with stops at the designated places. To facilitate this trek, pilgrims are provided with facilities of transport (jeeps up to road ends), food and medical facilities and so forth. It is a two-day trek to the lake from Hadsar with a night halt at Dhanchho. Tents can be hired from Bharmour or Chamba. Ponies are hired by some devotees for the route .

 Manimahesh Kailash Yatra – Tour Schedule

 Yatra which will commence on the day of Krishan Janamashtami 18th August 2022  and ends on Radha Ashtami 4th September 2022.

 Raksha Bandhan Sanan - 2022

Raksha Bandan Sanan will be held on 11th August 2022 on the occasion of festival Raksha Bandan.

 Krishan Janamastmi / Chota Sanan 2022

 Chota snan will start on 18th August 2022 on the holy occasion of Janamastami.

 Radha Ashtmi / Bada Sanan 2022

 Bada Sanan will start on 04th September 2022 on the holy occasion of Radha Ashtmi.

About Pathankot

Pathankot is a assembly point of the three northern states of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Due to its ideal location, Pathankot serves as a travel hub for the three northerly states. It is the last city in Punjab on the national highway that connects Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India. Located in the foothills of Kangra and Dalhousie, with the river Chakki flowing close by, the city is often used as a rest-stop before heading into the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir, Dalhousie, Chamba, and Kangra, deep into the Himalayas.

Maharana Partap Interstate Bus terminal is one of the Biggest terminal of North India, Pathankot city is one of the rarest city of North India having 4 railway stations of its own having Pathankot Junction station under A-category.One can stop over in Pathankot en-route to Dharamshala (100 km), Dalhousie (70 km), Amritsar (108), Palampur (100 km), Chamba (120 km) & Jammu (100 km), Hoshiarpur (100 km), Kangra (100 km), Jalandhar (108 km), Delhi (490 km), Chandigarh (255 km), Srinagar (400 km) all in different directions from Pathankot.

NTP India Tourism is providing special packages for this Yatra. We provide all of your necessity like lodging in Hotel, ponies, porters, traveling guide, tents at Dhancho, Gourikund and Manimahesh Lake and hygienic meal etc. These are just showcased with out experience and can be customized as per traveler’s interest following the COVID Guidelines .

Destination Cover

Pathankot – Dalhousie – Khajjiar – Chamba – Bharmour – Hadsar (By Taxi)

Hadsar – Dhancho – Sundrasi – Gauri Kund – Manimahesh Lake (Trek 13 Kms)

Best Time : April To October

Tour Itinerary

 Day 01:  Reception at Pathankot & drive to Chamba.(120 km by Taxi)

 Chamba is an ancient town in the Chamba district in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The town is situated on the banks of the Ravi River. Visit Laxmi Narayan Temple and Chamunda Devi Temple. The Lakshmi Narayan temples complex, devoted to the Vaishnavite sect, includes the main Lakshmi Narayan temple, built in the 10th century by Raja Sahil Verman. Chamunda Devi Temple is located in a prominent position on the spur of Shah Madar range of hills, opposite to the Chamba town.

Day 02:   Chamba – Bharmour – Same day Bharmani Temple (2 Km Trek) and Chaurasi Temple.

After breakfast drive to Bharmour, formally known as Brahmpura, was the ancient capital of Chamba district. Bharmour is known for its scenic beauty and for its ancient temples. Chaurasi Temple is located in the center of Bharmour town and it holds immense religious importance because of temples built around 1400 years ago. Bharmani Mata temple complex is at the top of the ridge covered with full of pine and deodar trees situated 4 km from the Bharmour. The place is mainly known for Goddess Bharmani Mata one of the avatars of Durga Ma.

Day 03: Bharmour – Hadsar – Dhancho (14 Km by Taxi then 6 Km Trek)

 Early Morning drive to Hadsar. Trek starts from Hadsar. Ponies are also available here. Overnight stay in tents.  

Day 04:  Dhancho – Manimahesh Lake (7 Km Trek)

 Morning start trek to Manimahesh Lake through Banar Ghati. On way visit Shiv Ke Gharat, Sundrasi and Gauri Kund. First view of Kailash from Gauri Kund. Continue trek to Manimahesh Lake. Take holy dip in Lake. Manimahesh Lake is a high altitude lake (13,390 ft)) situated close to the Manimahesh Kailash Peak. Overnight stay in tents.

Day 05:  Manimahesh Lake – Dhancho – Hadsar - Bharmour (13 Km Trek then 14 Km by Taxi)

 Morning take holy dip in Lake. Manimahesh Lake is a high altitude lake (13,390 ft)) situated close to the Manimahesh Kailash Peak. After puja trek back to Hadsar. After reaching Hadsar drive to Bharmour.

Day 06:   Bharmour - Chamba – Khajjiar – Dalhousie  

Morning drive to Dalhousie Via Khajjiar. Khajjiar is a beautiful hill station in Chamba district. located approximately 24 km from Dalhousie. The hill station is surrounded by green meadows and dense forests. Khajjiar is situated at the base of the Dauladhar mountains, the tourists here can get panoramic views of the mountains. After spending some time here drive to Dalhousie.

 Day 07:  Dalhousie - Pathankot

After breakfast visit Gandhi Chowk, Tibetan Market and drive to Pathankot.

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