Bhrigu lake in the upper Kullu valley is a perfect destination for a thrilling weekend getaway. Located near the Rohtang pass, it is around 6 kms away from Gulaba village, Himachal Pradesh, India. The trek offers bountiful adventures for backpackers, nature lovers, birdwatchers and tourists in the lap of nature. Named after sage Maharishi Bhrigu, the lake is revered as sacred space. It offers a great sense of solace to the hikers. According to the legend, Maharishi Bhrigu used to meditate beside the lake, this is why the lake changes it colours from royal blue to emerald green. Hence it holds a historical significance for the devotees. At 14000 ft the trek to Bhrigu lake is moderately difficult. It is highly recommended trek for the beginners who don’t have a prior experience of hiking.The Himalayan alpine meadows add to the charm of the place. Surrounded by the snowy mountains and vast fields of green cover, the view of the mountains is captivating. A great delight for birdwatchers, bhrigu lake trek offers a sight of exotic species of Himalayan Monal, phesants, and snowcocks. The spectacle of horses and sheeps grazing on the crest of wide landscapes strikes an exquisite balance to the beauty of wildlife in Himalayas. Breathing under the star studded sky and ignite your celestial passion. Camping under the lucid night sky embraces one into the cosmic affair.

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How to reach

By Air

The nearest airport is in Bhuntar. A town, 52 kms away from Manali. The airport has flights operational from New Delhi and Chandigarh. The local airlines that majorly operate on this route are Air India, Alliance Air and so on.

By road

It takes around 12-14 hours to reach Manali from Bus. The bus can be boarded from ISBT Kashmiri Gate or booked online at https://hrtc.gov.in. Volvo private buses are also operational on the route.

Difficulty level

Bhrigu lake trek is one the easy treks of Himalayan range. Nonetheless, it requires a good amount of physical strength to trek to Brighu lake. Make sure you’re physically fit before heading for this trip. The terrain is fairly simple. It is important to stay hydrated during the trek. The oxygen level drops by 40% which can cause problem in respiration.

Best time to trek

June-October

Hit off to Brighu lake trek in early summertime to experience snow.  It is better to avoid travelling in heavy rainfall during monsoon in the month of August with a possibility of landslides in the region. It is ideal to go for trekking between before the month of June and after august. The temperature of the place during june is around 20-25C during daytime and 5-9C during the night. In winters the temperature gets really chilly at 10-15C during daytime to 0 to -7C during night.