Name of the Trek: Manali- Hamya Herbal Trek

Trek: Moderate

Maximum Height: 4268 Mtrs.

Requirement: Limited Past experience in trekking essential

Period: June to September

Duration: 8 days

Day - 1 Arrival Manali (2050 mts.) & Acclimatization walk.

Day - 2 Manali- Pandu Ropa- 10 Kms., Pandu Ropa is situated at 2800 mts. The camp is located on the left bank of Hamta Nullah. From here three trek leading to different valleys which are abundant in herbal plants. Here one can find beautiful caves and tents can also be pitched.

Day - 3 Pandu Ropa- Chikka and back to Pandu Ropa – 6 kms, Chhika is situated at 3000 mtrs. Here and further above the tree line plenty of bushes and herbs e.g. gentian, Kurro, Swertia Chirata, Mantha- Sylvstris, cannabis Sativa & Morchella are available.

Day - 4 Pandu Ropa – Balugera (base of Hamta)- 10 kms., Balugera is situated at 3800 mts. Approximately 3 km. Below Hamta Pass. Lots of minor forest produce available/.

Day - 5 & 6 In search of herbal plants e.g. Aconitum heterophuyllum, Gentian Kurroo, Discorea, Pdophyllum haxandrum, Valeriana Wallichii, Mantha- Sylvstris and many other medicinal plants. This herbal trek is gaining height upto Hamta Pass. At Pass, a panoramic view of peaks in Central Lahaul and close view of northern face of Deo Tibba (6001 mts.) and Indrasan (6221 mts.) is available.

Day-7 Return Journey- Hamta to Pandu Ropa.

Day-8 Pandu Ropa- Manali.

Cost: For exact details, please contact Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali (Kullu) Ph: 01902-250337, 252342.

Facilities: Includes boarding, lodging, transport, porterage, camping equipment except personal equipment.

Note: Additional facilities possible on extra cost, increase in total number of days possible.