Extreme temperature variations, high altitude, snow glare & proximity to sun are certain factors which necessitate the need to for proper mountaineering and trekking equipment. In order to enjoy your experience in the mountains, we have recommended that you carry the following with you.
Mandatory Documentation:
Aadhar Card/ Passport (No other ID's accepted). - Original Hard Copy
Medical Certificate (Soft Copy)
Rani Sui Lake and Khanpari Tibba is a beginner friendly trek that is apt for children of 10 years of age and above. This trek is can be done by anyone with no prior experience of trekking or camping. It is one of best options for beginners to explore the wilderness and introduce them to the Himalayas and high altitude trekking. However, the requirement for good physical fitness and mental attitude for the mountains cannot be discounted.
Yes this trek can be a beautiful parent – child adventure. We recommend that at least one parent / guardian accompanies the child on this journey. Since this trek is beginner friendly and does not require any prior trekking or camping experience, it is absolutely perfect for parents to accompany their child. The upper age limit for the trek is between the bracket of 58 – 65 years.
There are different ways to reach Manali which are the following: (1) Fly from your hometown to Kullu and take a bus/taxi to Manali. (2) Fly from your hometown to Chandigarh and or Delhi and take an overnight drive to Manali.
Note : adventure Pulse can arrange cab transport on actuals.
Rani Sui Lake and Khanpari Tibba trek starts from Manali town itself and ends at Shangchar, a small village.
To start the trek, you will start walking from the hotel itself.
After you finish the trek and reach Shangchar, the group will drive back to the hotel, which will take 1.5 to 2 hours. We recommend you to take your motion sickness medicine if you are not comfortable on mountain roads.
the temperature on the trek are quite pleasant. However, there are chances of occasional rain depending on the weather conditions. Day-time temperatures can range from 15 °C to 18 °C and at night 0 °C .
Yes, Rani Sui Lake and Khanpari Tibba Trek is perfect for beginners and first time trekkers. The trek is an easy level trek with minimal altitude gain and is the perfect opportunity to introduce yourself to the wonders of nature and trekking. A prior preparation of about 5-6 weeks is required.
On Day 1 - We have breakfast and start from the Hotel by 7:30 am to 8 am. Request you to be ready with your daypack (carried by you) and your main backpack (to be loaded on mules - max 5 kg limit). During the trek, the guides will brief about next days plan every evening before dinner. But one has to be mentally prepared that each day the start will be early in the morning as the weather permits.
The entire trek route consists of mountain trails, forest and vast meadows. The trail is moreover defined and it doesn’t involve any kind of difficult sections or technical climbing using ropes or other equipment.
The best time to do this trek is pre monsoon - March to may and Post monsoon - August to Late september. In both these seasons the weather is pleasant and there is a low chance of rain.Day-time temperatures can range from 15 °C to 18 °C and at night about 02-05 degrees.
There will be freshly cooked meals; breakfast (Bread Omelet, Paratha, Puri Bhajii, Muesli, Corn Flakes etc), Lunch and Dinner provided during the trek which will be a mix of Indian food (Roti-Sabji, Tarkari, Daal Rice etc). We will also organize evening snacks and refreshments. Our cooks are very experienced and will be happy to entertain any particular requests kids may have for meals. All the meals are served in the common dining area/tent.
There will be sleeping tents on double sharing basis with a mattress and sleeping bags.
A dining tent with tables and stools - where the meals will be served.
There will be toilet tents with a pit-loo and ortho seat.
A kitchen tent will be set up by the staff for them to cook the meals.
You need to carry your small daypack during the trek. (With your water bottle, a jacket and some trail snacks).
For the main luggage (which will be offloaded onto mules), 5kg is allowed per participant.
Since it’s only 3 nights of stay on the trek, we recommend you to not over pack and stick to essentials. Excess baggage will attract off loading costs.
Mostly all network works in Manali city. However, there is no stable network available on the trek once you start the trek.
We recommend you to inform your family and friends accordingly.
Our Trek Leaders and support staffs are certified in first aid as well as experienced in dealing with altitude sickness related issues. Although, it’s an easy trek and there are almost zero chance of any medical situations, in case of any emergency, we are equipped to provide first aid and medical assistance. Our team will daily monitor the fitness of the participants and talk to you about how are doing every day. We will be carrying a comprehensive medical kit with medicines like Diamox (for high-altitude sickness), Combiflam/Brufen (pain killer), and generic medicines for stomach ache, bandages, Dettol etc. We will also carry an Oxymeter to monitor oxygen saturation levels in case some one is not feeling well. In case you have any prior prescriptions from your doctor, please carry your medicines.
There will be a lead guide and an assistant depending on the size of the group. The trekker to guide ratio is 3:1.
Additional staff at the camps include a cook, helpers and horsemen to carry the luggage.