DAY ONE
Shimla (2205) - Ani (1240 m)...105 km.

By road. Afternoon visit town. Ani is a small town with modern amenities. O/N in rest house.

DAY TWO
Ani - Chowai (1880 m)...11 km.

An easy ascent to start the trek with. Route through villages, forests and glens. O/N in a quaint and old rest house situated amidst fairyland surroundings.

DAY THREE
Chowai - Takrasi (2250 m)...12 km.

Route continues to ascend across the valley through an increasing abundance of flora and fauna. Takrasi is an isolated village off the beaten track. O/N in another charming rest house.

DAY FOUR
Takrasi - Khanag (2530 m) ...12 km.

The ascent continues as the vegetation changes with the increasing altitude. Khanag is a quaint hamlet with an unforgettable view of the surrounding magnificence of some of the thickest forest areas of Himachal. O/N in rest house.

DAY FIVE
Khanag - Sreo-sar lake (3560 m) - Jalori pass (3223 m)...12 km.

Moderate to steep gradient through whispering coniferous forests up to the beautiful and mystic Sreo-Sar lake. After lunch next to an exquisitely carved ancient temple on the banks of the lake, walk along a level ridge to the Jalori Pass for pick-up by vehicle to return to the guesthouse at Khanag.


DAY SIX
Khanag – Jalori pass - Raghunathpur fort - Shoja (2683m)...7 km.

Leave the rest house by vehicle till the pass and start the trek. To the left of the pass are the ruins of the historical Raghunathpur Fort (3306m). A gradual walk through enchanting scenery brings one to the fort. After lunch and exploring the ruins, descend to Shoja, a camper’s delight. O/N in a magnificent guesthouse made entirely of polished wood.

DAY SEVEN
Shoja - Jibbi (2050)...7 km.

Steep descent till Ghiaggi through the beautiful Jibbi valley. After the bewitching hamlet of Ghiaggi, it is a short level walk till Jibbi. O/N in guesthouse.

DAY EIGHT
Jibbi - Shimla...235 km. / Banjar - Manali...95 km.

By road. After pick-up from Banjar, proceed to Shimla/ Manali to end a memorable experience.

The Great Himalayan National Park

Over the Chandrakhani pass to Malana
The Beas Kund Trek

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