The Tosh Valley - Animal Pass trek starts from the Tosh town. The Tosh is a feeder valley of
the well known Parvati Valley which prompts the Pin Parvati Pass - the two of which are a piece of
the bigger Kullu Valley. The Tosh Nallah meets the Parvati stream at Pulga originating from the
North.
We start the outing in Manikaran - a town hallowed to the two Hindus and Sikhs and known for its
high temp water springs. One can likewise proceed ahead on the Tosh ice sheet and cross the Sara
Umga Pass to reach Chota Dhara on the Manali - Kaza street. The valley close to Barshaini is tight,
however, it opens up to far-reaching glades as one reaches higher elevations. The thick pine
backwoods of the swamps offer an approach to blended high elevation timberland, rhododendron
shrubs, and snow-capped glades to arrive at the Tosh icy mass. The Tosh Glacier is encompassed by
some notable mountain summits: Papasura (21,164 ft) and White Sail (21,148 ft) being the most
famous.
Tosh town is located in Himachal Pradesh in India. The principal work of the individuals in the Parvati valley is Tourism. Apple plantations are additionally a major wellspring of revenue for the nearby individuals. Wooden houses in the town are a magnificent case of engineering of mountain residents. Tosh is more prudent than its neighbour town, Kasol. The visitor houses and the inns are accessible inside and outside the town. The mountain peaks encompassing the icy mass incorporate Papasura, White Sail, Angduri, Pinnacle, and Devachan. The town can be reached by taking a transport from Bhuntar to Kasol, and a one and half hour vehicle ride to the territory along Manikaran and Barshaini Roads and afterwards a one-hour climb.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to venture out to Animal Pass Trek is in late summers (mid-May - October). The climate of Animal Pass Trek Trek stays salubrious and satisfying during summers (May - June). The Himalayan range is particularly obvious, and the cool wind adds appeal to the excursion. Conveying woollens is prompted. Quietness and isolation are at its best during the post rainstorm at Animal Pass Trek. The area is honoured with substantial snowfall during winters and the settlement choices are additionally limited to not many. In any case, you can see the best of Animal Pass Trek Trek post-storm as paradise on earth.
Trip Highlights
The striking features include Tosh Glacier and magnificent
perspectives on the Pir-Panjal,
Papsura, and White Sail.
Goals Covered in the Tosh Valley Trek: Bhuntar, Barsheni, Kasol, Animal Pass, Tosh Village.
The tosh valley opens up to huge glades after crossing the pass.
Itinerary Details
We will start with a drive to Tosh from Kasol. The walk diverts to a steady move from the Tosh town. From the town, we follow the furious Tosh River through thick pine woods to Buddhaban, a largish glade with its very own spring and numerous stones. Overnight stay in tents. Dinner will be served and fun activities will be organized.
On day 2 of the trek, we will move from Buddhaban to Sharam Thach. Sharam Thach is located at an elevation of 11,500 feet. This will prove to be one of the best days of the trek. Make sure that you have enough water supply to fulfill your water demand during this trek of 7 hours. Overnight stay in tents. Dinner will be served and fun activities will be organized.
On day 3 of the trek, we will move to Shamsi Thatch from Sharam Thach. Sharam Thach is located at an elevation of 11,500 feet and we will move to Shamsi Thach which is at an elevation of 12,467 feet. Few hours into the trek, we will pass various steep paths. After a short plunge, you will show up at Shamshi Thach, flawlessly set in a little bowl at the base of the valley. Toward the north is the Tosh Glacier, toward the east the enormous substance of Kullu Makalu top and the icy mass plunging from it. Overnight stay in tents. Dinner will be served and fun activities will be organized.
This day will serve as an exploratory day at Shamshi Thach. There is a decision of either going up to Animal Pass (14960 ft) for the afternoon or climbing up to the nose of the Tosh Glacier (14107 ft). Overnight stay in tents. Dinner will be served and fun activities will be organized.
After breakfast, all you have to do is drive to Dehradun.
The 5th day on this trek will take us from Shamshi Thach to Buddhaban. In short, we will backtrack Buddhaban. We will follow the same route that we had taken during our ascent. Make sure you have plenty of water to fulfill your water needs on this day. Overnight stay in tents. Dinner will be served and fun activities will be organized.
This will serve as the final day of the trek. On this day, we will head back to the street head at Barsheni. Trek finishes here. We will make a beeline for one of the famous eateries for some yummy lunch. Participants can proceed with their excursion to explore Manali or withdraw for Delhi/Chandigarh.
How To Reach
How to reach Animal Pass Trek Base Camp (Kasol):
By Air
The snappiest method to get from Delhi to Bhuntar is to fly which costs Rs 6,000 - Rs 25,000
and takes 2h 39m. Bhuntar has its air terminal known as the Kullu-Manali air terminal. There
are two flights day by day from Delhi to Bhuntar. There are flights likewise accessible from
significant urban communities like Chennai, Mumbai, etc.
Closest Airport: Chandigarh Airport (IXC) - 139 km from Bhuntar. You can take a local bus or
a local taxi for Kasol which will take one hour and drop you in Kasol Market.
By Train
144 km away, the closest railway station is Pathankot. All the fundamental trains go through
Pathankot including Jammu Tawi and Himsagar Express from Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur,
Lucknow, and so forth. You can likewise take a train to New Delhi or till Chandigarh and take
a taxi or transport from that point to reach Bhuntar. You can take a local bus or a local
taxi for Kasol which will take one hour and drop you in Kasol Market.
By Bus
The least expensive approach to get from Delhi to Bhuntar is to transport through Kullu which
costs Rs750 - Rs1,200 and takes 8h 28m. There is an immediate transport leaving from Delhi
ISBT Kashmiri Gate and showing up at Bhuntar. Administrations leave twice day by day and work
each day. The excursion takes roughly 13h 59m. Reaching Bhuntar by street is genuinely
simpler than by some other methods for transport. HPSRTC (Himachal Pradesh State Road
Transport Corporation) transports from urban communities like Jaipur, Delhi, and Chandigarh,
which are accessible at customary intervals, aside from the typical private vehicle/transport
administrations. You can take a local bus or a local taxi for Kasol which will take one hour
and drop you in Kasol Market.
Inclusions
- To and Fro economy class air trave
- Travel by comfortable A/c or Non A/c coach / Vehicle as per the tour itinerary
- Entrance fees of all sightseeing places to be visited from inside
- Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels
- All Meals – Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (set menu) as mentioned in the itinerary
- All Tips – Guide, Driver & Restaurants
Exclusions
- Govt Tax of 5.00% over and above the Tour Cost mentioned
- Any applicable new taxes from Government
- Any upgradation in Airline class or hotel room category
- Any extra expense such as route change, Airline change, Date change, Accommodation facilities, etc incurred due to the unforeseen, unavoidable forced majeure circumstances during the tour
- Porterage (coolie charges), laundry, telephone charges, shopping, wines & alcoholic beverages, mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set group menu
- Any extra cost incurred on behalf of an individual due to illness, accident, hospitalisation, or any personal emergency