• Granite Giants: Trek beneath soaring monoliths that mirror the beauty of Yosemite National Park. 🧗
• Glacial Majesty: Walk alongside the Miyar Glacier, a massive frozen river carving the landscape. ❄️
• Cultural Tapestry: Discover the sacred intersection of Hindu and Buddhist traditions. 🕉️☸️
• Wild Solitude: Traverse kilometers of flat alpine meadows where the only sound is the wind. 🌬️

Location: Manali (6,700 ft)

Your journey begins in the lush forests of Manali. The day is focused on intentional movement to help your body adapt to the thinning air.

• Evening: A sunset acclimatization walk followed by a formal expedition briefing and a warm welcome dinner. 🍲
• Explorer’s Note: Acclimatization is an art. We start low to aim high. 🚶‍♂️

Route: Manali ➔ Khanjar ➔ Tharang Campsite

Stats: 🚗 140 km Drive | 🥾 5 km Trek | 📈 11,000 ft

We leave the greenery behind, crossing the Atal Tunnel into the rain-shadow region of Lahaul.

• Cultural Stop: Explore the Mrikula Mata Temple, an 11th-century masterpiece of wood-carved legends. 🛕
• The Trail: From Khanjar village, we climb steeply to Doksa before the valley opens into vast, flower-strewn meadows. 🌸
• Campsite: Sleep under the gaze of the Tharang Peak massifs. ⛺

Route: Tharang to Zardong

Stats: 🥾 8 km | 🕒 4–6 Hours | 📈 12,800 ft

The terrain turns prehistoric. We follow a flat, wide valley floor that feels like the edge of the world. 🌎

• Geology: We navigate the Boulder Zone, a field of massive rocks deposited by ancient ice. Look for the small cave shrine dedicated to the local mountain deity. 🕯️
• Views: Keep your eyes on the Miyar Shivaling, a sharp spire of rock piercing the sky. ⛰️

Route: Zardong to Phalphu

Stats: 🥾 8 km | 🕒 4–6 Hours | 📈 13,200 ft

Today, we reach the "Snout"—the point where the glacier meets the valley. 🧊

• Landscape: We trek across dry lake beds and cross crystal-clear streams flowing from the Tadong Glacier. 🌊
• Campsite: Phalphu is a high-altitude sanctuary surrounded by 6,000m peaks. It is the ultimate spot for Himalayan stargazing. 🌌

Route: Phalphu to Gompa Campsite

Stats: 🥾 9 km | 🕒 5–7 Hours | 📉 12,400 ft

We begin our return, but the beauty doesn't fade. The trek back offers a wide-angle perspective of the valley’s "U-shaped" glacial architecture. 📐

• The Site: Our camp is nestled near a tranquil pond and a shepherd's hut, named after the dome-like Miyar Gompa peak. 🛖

Activity: Rest & Exploration (Reserve Day)

Stats: 🥾 4–6 km | 🕒 4 Hours

A day to breathe, reflect, and listen to the land. 🧘‍♀️

• The Folklore: Hike to the ruins of an ancient monastery. Local legend tells of a hermit whose presence once blessed this valley. The ruins offer a hauntingly beautiful vantage point over the peaks. 📜
• Purpose: This day ensures we have a safety buffer for weather while allowing your muscles to recover. ☕

Route: Gompa ➔ Khanjar ➔ Manali

Stats: 🥾 6 km Trek | 🚗 5-Hour Drive

A gentle morning walk brings us back to the road-head at Khanjar. We board our vehicles and head back through the Chandra-Bhaga valley. 🚐

• Transition: Watch the desert landscape of Lahaul slowly melt back into the pine forests of Kullu. 🌲
• Evening: A final celebratory dinner in Manali to toast to the mountains. 🥂

Location: Manali Departure

After a final Himalayan breakfast, check out and begin your journey home. You leave with more than just photos—you leave with the spirit of the Miyar. 🎒✨

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