Bhrigu Lake is a moderate trek near Manali, Himachal Pradesh, to a lake at about 4,270 m (14,000 ft). It usually takes 4 days from Gulaba with about 24 km of walking, and the season runs from mid-June to late September.
About the Bhrigu Lake trek
From the roadhead at Gulaba on the Rohtang road, the trail climbs through forest to the Rola Kholi meadows and on to a lake that often stays partly frozen into early summer.
When to go
Best months: Jun–Sep
- Jannot recommended
- Febnot recommended
- Marnot recommended
- Aprnot recommended
- Maynot recommended
- Junrecommended
- Julrecommended
- Augrecommended
- Seprecommended
- Octnot recommended
- Novnot recommended
- Decnot recommended
Mid-June to the end of September; the first week of October is possible if the weather holds.
How difficult is it?
- Easy
- Easy–Moderate
- Moderate
- Moderate–Difficult
- Difficult
The trek gains about 1,400 m in 2–3 days of ascent, which is quick for the altitude reached. Trails are mostly over open meadows, but the climb to the lake is steady and the air is thin.
How to reach
- Nearest city
- Manali (about 24 km to Gulaba)
- Nearest airport
- Bhuntar Airport, Kullu
Common questions
How high is Bhrigu Lake?
About 4,270 m (roughly 14,000 ft).
When is the best time for Bhrigu Lake?
Mid-June to late September.