Himalayan Trek: Brighu Lake - 11th to 18th July 2009

	Close enough to habitation, yet in a secluded, lush green dale, the Bhirgu Lake is at an altitude of 4235 meters. It lies east of the Rohtang Pass and is about 6 km from the village of Gulaba. The shores of this clear water lake are visited regularly by the people of the area and are held sacred to 'rishi' Brighu. Max Altitude: 4235m Number of days trekking: 5 days Trek Gradient: High altitude, moderate
11th July 2009 : Day 00: Suggested all participants to Reach Delhi by flight/Train to catch the bus evening going to Manali. 12th July 2009 : Day 01: The participants arrive in Manali. 13th July 2009 : Day 02: Manali - Rohtang - 14 Mod (3250m) The first day will be spent acclimatizing visiting Solang Nulla and Rohtang Pass. On the way back, you will be dropped at the camp at 14 Mod, the starting point of the trek. 14th July 2009 : Day 03: 14 Mod - Ravalikoli (3750m) Duration: 5 hours On the first day of the trek, the trail ascends gradually and will take you above the treeline with fabulous views of the entire Manali valley and peaks like Hanuman Tibba, Makarbeh, Shikharbeh among others. 15th July 2009 : Day 04: Ravalikoli - Bhrigu Lake (4235m) - Ravalikoli (3750m) Duration: 7 hours The trail initially gradually ascends before a short steep climb to the lake. Early in the season, the path also has snow patches. Take time off at the lake to soak in the 360 degree view. Local customs do not allow for camps to set up at the lake, so you will descend down to the camp at Tehli, a gaddi campsite which is almost at treeline. 16th July 2009 : Day 05: Ravalikoli - 14 Mod - Manali Duration: 4 hours We descend via the same trail and vehicles will pick us up at 14 Mod to take us back to Manali.
	Thing to carry: •Backpack / rucksack •Warm track pants / trousers and shirts •Good walking / hiking shoes •Flash light with extra batteries •Sunglasses •Suntan lotion and toiletries •Camera (optional) •Water bottle •Warm jacket / pullover •Warm gloves •Warm socks •Raincoat •Prescribed medication if any
	Photos are sourced from indiamike.com forums..

Charges: Rs. 7500 per participant

For registration pay Rs. 3000.00. Remaining Rs. 4500.00 you have to pay before 3rd July 2009

Above Charges includes:
- Budget accommodation in Manali on 1st day.
- Visit to Solang valley, Rohtant Pass.
- Guides, Cook, Porters, Utensils.
- High altitude Tents, sleeping bags.
- Medical firstaid kit.
Above Charges does not includes:
- Bangalore to Manali and back travel.
- Food, sight seeing in Manali.
- Detours or extension of tour.
- Emergency medication or evacuation.

Registration & more information:
http://bmcindia.org/events/himalayan-trek-brighu-lake.html