MANI MAHESH KAILASH YATRA HIMACHAL PRADESH VISIT US www.kailash-himalaya.in

1. Tour Route : Bharmour – Dancho - Gaurikund - Manimahesh Lake -Bharmour
Duration : 6 Days / 5 Nights ( Altitude - 13390 Feet)
Manimahesh Lake is situated at 27 Kms from Bharmour at the foot of Manimahesh
Kailash. Lord Shiva is believed to reside on
this snow-covered mountain. The lake and
peak are considered sacred and a fair called
as Manimahesh fair (Manimahesh Yatra) is
held at the lake each and every year in the
month of August and September; the yatra
starts from Janamastmi to Radhastami each
and every year. It is believed that on this
occasion both Lord Shiva and Goddess
Parvati gets the bath in the Lake. For this
holy moment lacks of peoples comes from
the country and abroad to take holy bath in
the Manimahesh Lake. Providing a rare
occasion to see and study the customs and rituals of the local people. And the glorious
view of Manimahesh Kailash touches the hearts of visitor in the morning and at the time
of sun rising.Regarding Manimahesh Kailash it is said that no one has been able to
climb to the peak. Local legends clarifying that people point out rock projections,
human-like in appearance, and say that one is of a hermit, the other of a shepherd,
frozen stiff during their futile effort to reach the top. Many holy places come in the way to
Manimahesh, at the distance of 6 km from Hadsar, a Dhancho famous for water fall and
after 5km from Dhancho Gourikund come. Gauri is another name of Parvati, the consort
of Lord Shiva. A dip in this lake is considered sacred because it is believed that Parvati
used to bath in this lake. About one kilometer ahead is the Shiva Kalotri spring-said to
have its source in Lord Shiva's feet. After a short run reaches the Manimahesh Lake in
this shallow circular lake gives it an enchanting appearance. A roofless temple,
conspicuous with many iron trinkets, is seen on the opposite side. As per legends it is
necessary to take bath in Brahmani’s pool before
Manimahesh Lake.
DAY-1 Welcome to Bharmour
Bharmour is also popular because of its proximity
with Manimahesh Lake, Manimahesh Kailash and
Chaurasi (84) ancient temples, which are
reflecting the glorious past of this hidden town.

2. Bharmour is also known as the Abode of Shiva as there are numerous temple
dedicated to Lord Shiva in and nearby regions The whole region around Bharmour is
considered to be under the control of Lord Shiva, hence is also known as the Shiva
Bhumi..This place besides being an aesthetic and scenic beauty is also spiritual in
essence. After reception and welcome drink we take you to the Hotel for some rest. In
evening we take you to 84 Chaurasi ancient Temples for evening Aarti then back to
hotel for dinner and night stay.
DAY-2 Bharmour –Brahmani Temple-
Bharmour
Early in the morning troop will move to the
Brahmani temple. Brahmani Mata temple complex
is at the top of the ridge, three kilometers away
from the Bharmour. The place is mainly known for
Goddess Brahmani Mata. According to a local
legend and people believe that the Bharmour was
called Brahmpura after Brahmani Devi. When
Lord Shiva went to Manimahesh Kailash granted
a boon to goddess Brahmani Devi that all persons
intending to go on pilgrimage to Manimahesh
must have a dip in their holy pool. Failing this, their pilgrimage would not be
acceptable to Lord Shiva. That’s by every visitor firstly take bath in Brahmani’s holy
pool before Manimahesh Lake. and will enjoy the beauty of Bharmour town from the
top of the ridge, a trek of 3 kms and 2 hours will reach you at Brahmani Temple through
village Malkauta. After holy dip in pool and passing some time lunch will be provided to
the troop. After lunch troop will move to Bhim Godda and Ghararu to watch more
natural and scenic beauty of Bharmour. In evening troop will back to Bharmour. After
spending the whole day at Brahmani and Ghararu return back to Bharmour in evening.
DAY-3 Bharmour - Hadsar - Dhancho
Bharmour to Hadsar is 14 kms straight trail joined
with road. Early in the morning after breakfast troop
will move to the Hadsar Village through taxi. And
will enjoy the beauty of village, Shiva Temple. From
Hadsar actual trek will start so move to the
Dhancho through S and climbs gradually along the
Gauri stream coming from the lake. The path
ascends in dense forest for about 3Km. As height
is gained the tree line is left behind and the trail
works through birch trees and bushes up to the
alpine meadows of Dhancho. The camp ground is seen across the Gauri stream, near a
fine waterfall.It wills takes 5 – 6 hours and spends the left day at Dhancho.
DAY-4 Dhancho - Manimahesh Lake - Dhancho

3. Dhancho to Manimahesh and back Dhancho is on feet 14 km.After taking light breakfast
early in the morning troop will move ahead. Two routes lead to the lake. Banddar Ghati
the old one, up the left side of the stream. The path is steep and tiring. A new mule road
has been constructed which is a little longer but less steep than Banddar Ghati. This
climbs to the right and traverses a ridge for about 2
Km. It then bears left, crosses the Gauri stream
through bridge and mounts steadily for another 1.5
km reach up to Sunderashi famous for their
beautiful flowers and Medicinal herbs. After that a
more gradual ascent along the rocky path passes
near cliffs seen to the left. After another 2 Km
through the Bhairo Ghati trail again climbs steeply
for one hour and reaches Gauri Kund. Gauri is
another name of Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva.
A dip in this lake is considered sacred because it is
believed that Parvati used to bath here. Only ladies are allowed to take bath in this
Kund, few meters ahead is the Shiva Kalotri spring-said to have its source in Lord
Shiva's feet. The trail once again crosses the Gauri stream and after a short ascent
reaches the Manimahesh Lake. Manimahesh Lake is this shallow circular lake gives it
an enhancing appearance and gives the pleasant view of Manimahesh Kailash. After
bath lunch will be provided, so spending some hrs back to Dhancho the way we went to
Manimahesh Lake. Anna Adventure & Tours only provide stay accommodation at
Manimahesh During or nearby Manimahesh Yatra as the temperature in night at lake
goes below zero so snow falls can happen any time. So for the safety of troops we have
return back to Dhancho.
DAY-5 Dhancho - Hadsar - Bharmour
After taking light breakfast early in the morning troop will move down hill toward Hadsar
and will reach within two hours. From Hadsar by taking taxi will reach Bharmour.
Reaching at Bharmour check into Hotel for rest after long journey.
DAY-6 Departure Day
On the next day, after taking breakfast in hotel with our outdoor team. Our outdoor team
will depart the troop here with good wishes, remember able memories and with hopes to
visit again and again for more trekking in unexplored Himalaya.