Deo Tibba Trek
About Deo Tibba Trek
Lofty mountains of Himachal Pradesh offer a trek which can take you to above 6001 meter. Deo Tibba Base camp is one of the best well known treks in Manali region offers landscapes ranging from alpine forests, meadows (locally known as thatch), waterfalls , moraines & a high altitude lake with blue water known as mini-Chandratal (4480m). This trek is 75 Km long and offers you the view of Jagatsu Glacier.
The trail Starts from Manali, Day will be equip with full day drive, through Parini, Panduropa and rocky passages to Setan, the trail further leads to an ancient village called Jogidugh. Also during the journey, trekkers will see the grazing pastures of the Gaddi shepherds with magnificent views of Deo Tibba peak (6,001 m) and its enormous hanging glaciers. The last leg of the trek passes through Bhanara cave, a natural underground chamber famed for being an abode of Pandavas during their exile. This adventurous expedition will further end at Prini, further embarking on a visit to Manali.
Location
Located at an elevation of 6100 m towards the South-Eastern face of the Manali city in the Himalayas.
Distance
Deo Tibba Base camp trek distance is just 75 km but it has variety of difficulties like Water streams which is difficult to cross because the water flows in that streams come from glacier and some steep patches to climb.
How to reach
All three options are open to reach Manali
By Air: The nearest airport is Bhuntar in Kullu. one can fly from New Delhi to Bhuntar and then take a taxi from there to reach Manali. Distance between Bhuntar to Manali is 50 km (Approx)
By Train: Jogindar Nagar is the nearest railway station from Manacle, which is situated at a distance of 166kms. The other convenient rail heads are at Chandigarh, Ambala and Pathankot.
By Bus: This is best and most convenient option to reach Manali. You can take overnight volvo AC buses or non AC buses to Manali from Janpath , Kashmiri Gate , R K Ashram Metro Station and Majnu ka Tilla (New Delhi).
Maximum Altitude
Trail gain the maximum height of 12792 feet.
Level of trek
Trail comes under moderate category.
Region
Deo Tibba is the part of Pir Panjal Range of Himalayas, It covers Kullu Valley and Spiti Valley.
Duration
5 Nights/ 6 Days
Mobile Connectivity & ATM
Mobile connectivity is zero on this trek beyond Pirni, so do important call before Pirni. Manali is the best point to withdraw money from ATM, but you forget to withdraw then do at Pirni.
Activity
Trekking: Trekking is one of the way to explore unexplored Himalayas.
Photography: If somebody forget to carry camera on Hampta pass trail it means he made a biggest mistake because trail a.
Camping: Stay under the stars, you can stay in the guest house but camping is more famous.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive at Manali and drive to Chikka
Distance: 536 KMs (Delhi to Manali) | 3 Km (Manali to chikka)
Altitude: Manali 2700 meter to 3200 Meter
Time Take: 10 hours approx. (Delhi to Manali)
Activity level: Easy
If you take an overnight bus from Delhi then you can reach Manali in the morning around 9:00 am. Post breakfast drive to Jobra, Rani river is the starting point from where we need to trek to Chikka for our first day camp. Overnight in tents at Chikka
Day 02: Chikka to Seri Trek
Distance: 8 KMs
Altitude: 3200 meter to 3600 meter
Time taken: 5 Hours
Activity level: Easy
Today's journey will follow the Jagatsu Nalla, Seri was a glacial lake but now, a meadow carpeted with an astounding variety of herbs and alpine flowers. Along the trek, sudden appearance of Deo Tibba (6001 m) is breath-taking and leaves you speechless. Overnight in tents at Seri.
Day 03: Seri to Tinta
Distance: 5 KMs
Altitude: 3600 meter to 3900 meter
Time: 5 Hours
Activity Level: Easy to Moderate
The day starts with easy walking across the flat section of the meadow with stream crossing which feeds the Jagatsukh Nalla. The stream crossing is followed by a steep climb through the boulders and leads to the moraines field. This is the campsite for today which offers the view of Deo Tibba, which was hidden till now. Today we will get ample time to relax and acclimatize ourselves for the next day. Overnight stay in the camps.
Day 04: Tinta to Deo Tibba Base and Back to Tinta
Distance: 8 KMs
Altitude: 3900 Meters to 4420 Meters
Time taken: 7 Hours
Activity Level: Easy to Moderate
The day starts early today as we will be taking our packed lunches with us leaving behind our backpacks. The stretch will be through moraines with regular uphill features. All along the trail, Deo Tibba always stay in view . The view for the high altitude lake with emerald blue water requires a final stretch of steep climb. Overnights in tents.
Day 05: Tinta to Chikka
Time Taken: 7 Hours
Distance: 11 KMs
We will retrace our way back passing through Seri & halt at Dudu Pathar for lunch. Overnight stay in camps at Chhika.
Day 06: Chikka to Manali
Time Taken: 5 Hours
Trek down to Jagatsukh village enroute visit local temples From Jagatsukh travel to Manali by car/jeep. Overnight in Manali.
How to make yourself fit
The Hampta pass trek comes under moderate trek. You will gain the altitude of over 14035 feet while on trek. Your journey will start at an altitude of 9800 feet at Jobra and reach the highest point of Hampta Pass at 14035 feet.
Cardiovascular endurance
Trek requires a physically fit personality with good amount of cardiovascular endurance. You can start with jogging every day. Start jogging with a slow pace and then increase your pace day by day to meet the target speed. Distance also matter in trekking so we concentrate on distance in given time, target list below
Distance target
5 km in 45 minutes when you just begin, then increase the distance to 7 km in 65 minutes and the last stretch is 10 km in 90 minutes.
Speed
Speed help you to be with group while trekking so start jogging 5 km in 35 minutes and then increase 3 km patch and add 20 minutes more.
Strength
Strength is another area which should be there in you. You need to build strength in your muscles and in your core body. Do some squats to strengthen your leg muscles and you can do 3 sets of squats and also do few crunches.
Flexibility
Flexibility is required to conquer this trek as some of the patches are little steeper. For this, you can do some stretching exercises – stretch your hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors, lower back muscles and shoulders regularly. Carrying a backpack, however light, can become a strain after a while. These exercises will help you to be in good shape before the trek.
Working out indoors
If you can't go out and jog because of time and other reasons then follow this video and make yourself fit.
What to Pack for this trek
Monsoon months are the best to conquer this trek, you can encounter rainfall or snowfall on your trek. Carry your poncho or rain coat to cover yourself, carry bag cover as well to save your clothes to get wet.
Bare Necessities:
Trekking shoes: Don’t get confused between trekking shoes and sport shoes, Carry only trekking shoes. Several patches will be slippery and will require shoes with good grip and ankle support.
Backpack (40-60 litres): A backpack with sturdy straps and a supporting frame is required for the whole trip to make it smooth. Carry rain cover along with your backpack
Daypack (20 litres): This is a crossover trek, you would only need a daypack if you hire a porter.
Clothes
Three layers of warm clothes: Carry two fleeces or sweater, and a good padded jacket. If you are more susceptible to feeling cold, add another layer.
Three trek pants: Carry light cotton trek pants. One of your pants can be skinny so that you can wear as an inner layer while trekking, especially on the Pass day. Keep one trek pant as spare.
Four collared t-shirts: Carry light, preferably quick-dry, full sleeved t-shirts that prevent sun burns on the neck and arms. Change t-shirt in two days, body tends to sweat a lot in winter as well. Some of the trekkers don’t change their clothes with fresh clothes, and they face little more challenge to complete this trek
Thermals: wear thermals (Top and Bottom) at night only to keep you warm. While trekking, don’t wear your thermals
Accessories
Sunglasses: Sunglasses are mandatory. In June, there will be abundant snow on Hampta Pass, and you would need it to protect yourself from snow blindness.
Sun cap: At high altitude, the sun is extra harsh, as the UV rays don’t get filtered. So, carry a uncap to protect your head.
Synthetic hand gloves: Avoid woolen gloves as they will get wet if you touch snow. You can add a fleece glove as an inner layer, and wear two gloves on each hand if you’re more susceptible to cold.
Balaclava: You’ll need this to cover your head, as most of the heat escapes from your head.
Socks (2 pairs) and a pair of woollen socks: Apart from two sports socks, you can take a pair of woollen socks for the night.
Headlamp/LED torch: Mandatory
Trekking pole: Watch this video to understand why you need a trekking pole.
Others
Toiletries: Sunscreen, moisturiser, light towel, lip balm, toilet paper, toothbrush, toothpaste. If you plan to use wet wipes or sanitary napkins on the trek, make sure you carry a zip lock bag to put used tissues and napkins. Bring this ziplock bag back with you to the city and do not dispose wet tissues and sanitary napkins in the mountains.
Cutlery: Carry a spoon, coffee mug and a lunch box. We insist on trekkers getting their own cutlery for hygiene reasons.
Two water bottles: 1 litre each
Plastic covers: While packing, use plastic bags to compartmentalize things and carry few extra plastic bags for wet clothes. Carry a big plastic bag to use as a innerliner in your rucksack so that your cloth can be safe while rain or snow fall.
