Miyar Valley Trek starts from Udaipur in Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh. The trail starts from the village of Shukto in the stunning Miyar Valley - the Yosemite of the Himalaya. The walk is mostly on an easy flat trail through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the Central Himalaya. Miyar valley hosts medicinal plants and herbs, wildlife like snow leopard and the Himalayan brown bear apart from countless migratory birds, sapphire and ruby encrusted rocks, and seven crystal green glacial lakes. We follow the Miyar River across vast pastures, wildflowered grassland and cold glacial streams till Kesar Yon Chhaap, an idyllic campsite near the snout of the 24 km long Miyar glacier, surrounded by hidden lakes. The best time to do Miyar Valley is May - June, and September - October. Scroll to the bottom to read some amazing blogs posts. The page includes all essential information like - Miyar Valley trek route map, temperature and weather charts, photos and videos.
Itinerary
Day 1:- Manali to Changut (10,500 ft) via Udaipur - 135 km Drive
Day 2:- Changut to Thanpattan (11,800 ft) via Shukto (11,300 ft) - 4 km
Day 3:- Thanpattan to Yolithang (12,300 ft) - 6 km
Day 4:- Yolithang to Zardung (12,800 ft) - 10 km
Day 5:- Zardung to Kesar Yon Chhaap (13,100 ft) - 10 km
Day 6:- Kesar Yon Chhaap to Gompa (12,800 ft) - 16 km
Day 7:- Gompa to Changut (10,500 ft) via Shukto - 14 km
Day 8:- Changut to Manali via Udaipur - 135 km Drive
What's Included
- Meals during the trek starting dinner on Day 1 till breakfast on Day 8
- Forest Permits/Camping Charges/Permits, Trek Permit Fee/IMF Permission (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
- Camping tents, Sleeping bags, mattress
- Microspikes, gaiters, seat harness, carabiners, helmet as required
- Mountaineering course certified Trek Leader with Wilderness Emergency Responder
- Experienced Local guide, cook, helpers
- Porters or mules for carrying common luggage
What's Not Included
- Meals during road journeys
- Any kind of Insurance
- Any expense of personal nature
- Any expense not specified in the inclusion list
- Carriage of personal rucksack
