HIMALAYAN TREKKING

EXPEDITION 2011
SHIRGAN –TUNGU TREK
(BASE OF SHIRGAN –TUNGU)
(12580 Ft.)
(A GROUP OF GIGANTIC MOUNTAIN VALLEYS)
PIR-PANJAL RANGE
CONTACT : 094268-13595 0261-2654092 kshitijadventure@yahoo.co.in

Kshitij Adventure as an organización strives to promote the spirit of

adventure among youth, with principle of preservation of environment,
ecology, nature and culture of the area visited.

Himalayan trekking expedition-2011 is organised by Kshitij Adventure,Surat

in association with Mountain Expedition,Manali and Mount Nandadevi
expedition of Bageshwar,Uttarakhand.

Want to enjoy the pristine Himalayan wilderness and have a memorable trekking experience, which
takes you in a different tangent altogether, Welcome to SHIRGAN–TUNGU (PRE-MONSOON) BASE TREK
(A GROUP OF GIGANTIC FOLDED MOUNTAIN VALLEYS). We promise you the best of experience…
the likes of which you will never have encountered before.

This exotic and immensely rewarding trek encompasses the mountainous vistas of the divinely beautiful
Kullu & Manali valley and beyond Pirpanjal valleys These regions (thankfully) still belong to the elusive
Himalayan brown bear. The region is rich in flora and fauna which is a delight for a naturalist also provides
unparalleled opportunities for photographers.

Shirgan-Tungu (The holy meeting venue of all Local Gods), gigantic standing rocky mountain has its own
cultural importance i.e. known as a crown of local God’s Thakshak Nag and a Home of Jaugini (A deity of
mountains supreme power) ,which takes care of a weather rain, snow, earthquakes and other religious
cultural activities .
TREK:
Starting from the Prini village the trek winds through the Pirpanjal range.To keep you company, are
the peaks of the Pir- Panjal range in the far Beas Kund region – viz., Hanuman Tibba, Shikar-bay and
Makar-bay, Ladakhi, Friendship, Gepan, Rohtang Pass & Chhota Bangal massifs can also be seen at a
distance. Trek leaves Manali valley, proceeds further through evergreen cool forests of cedar, Silver
fir, walnut, oak, Silver birch and the occasional alder.

TREK FEATURES:
REGION COVERED : Manali –Pirpanjal range, Haripur and Shirgan- Tungu area.

DATE : 13TH May to 25th May 2011

MAX. ALTITUDE : Pre-Monsoon Trekkers Base (3800m./12580 Ft.) - Shirgan -Tungu

NO.OF DAYS : 12 nights 13 days. (Surat to Surat)

TRIP TYPE : Trekking and Camping.

LOCATION : Manali - Base camp at Prini road head (3km from Manali).

AGE GROUP : Above 12 years.

BATCH SIZE : 35 – 50.

GRADING: Easy to moderate.

SPECIAL INTEREST: Offers excellent scope for photographers, an ideal place for nature lovers and an
amazing route for adventure enthusiasts.

MANALI:
The name Manali is derived from the word ‘Manualaya’ meaning ‘Home of Manu’ (The power giver), the
saint who gave the world. Manali is located in the upper Kullu valley, at an altitude of 6000ft. (2050m), and
is one of the most popular tourist resorts in Himachal Pradesh. The place is a famous center for adventure
sports like Skiing, Heli-Skiing, Para-gliding, and River-rafting, Trekking and Mountaineering. Manali is also
a launching pad for treks and expeditions in the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges, as well as the Lahaul,
Zanskar and Ladakh regions.

ITINERARY:

Day 01 .(13th may ). The group will depart from Surat by train in the
evening (8 P.M.)for Delhi.
Day 02 :(14th May) Arrive at Delhi in the morning and reach
Chandigarh by train and depart for Manali by bus at 8.00 P.M.
Day 03:(15th May) The participants arrive at our Base Camp at Prini road
head (3km from Manali). In the evening, the students will go through a
briefing.
Day 04:(16th May) Prini (Base Camp) – Riyan (1945m) 3 hours.
‘GO HIGHER SLEEP LOWER’ in the mountaineering terms best way of
acclimatization……..!!!

The first day’s walk is an

acclimatization trek via Sharvani Devi
Temple, Arjun Gufa, and Thakshak Nag
Temple (2200m), through Bhanara
village. Arjun Gufa.Today’s trek is very
relaxing just to check up ones physical
conditions and also better to
acclimatization.The path is full of
greenery and also have abundant nature
beauties enrooted as one required on the
mountains.Stay overnight at Riyan
campsite.
Day 05: (17t May)Riyan – Negi Dugh (2350m) 4hrs.

Trek starts from the campsite i.e., Riyan,

down to Dhuhagan Bridge, and over the
Dhuhagan River to the other side of the
valley. Today’s trek starts with a gradual
climb up to Jaau Dhar- Forest Nursery and
after that eases out along the cedar trees
right up to the Negi Dugh. The campsite is
very scenic and one could enjoy the real
Himalayan vistas. In the evening explore
camp and move to evening activities. Stay
overnight at the Negi Dugh.

Day 06:(18th May) Negi Dugh– Kurrdi (3030m) 4 hrs.

Today’s trek is very tiresome up to the confluence ridge of Kurrdi and Jammu
Dugh. The trail proceeds in a zigzag way through dense forest of pines and
Silver fir. Once the zigzag trail ends, it is a steep ascent amidst silver fir trees.
Some portions of the climb are to be tackled in a horizontal way till the steep
ridge of Kurrdi.
One can have a vast view of Kullu, Chanderkhani Pass and Manali valley.
Stay overnight at Kurrdi.

Day 07:(19th May) Kurradi – Dharanoo Dugh (3420m.) 4hrs.

The trek starts with a steep section at

the start, through forest of silver fir,
Bhujpattar, oak and chestnut.
campsite.Dharanoo Dugh is located in
a grassy meadow on the knoll of the
Shirgan –Tungu on one side of the
Pirpanjal range. From the camp, there is
an enchanting view of the Dhauladhar
range, Chhota Bhangal, kaliheyni Pass
and its lofty mountain peaks. Dharanoo
Dugh is very popular for the local
Gaddi shepherds. They graze their
herds of sheep on these vast grassy meadows. Watch out for one of the rare
glimpses of brown / black bears below the Dharanu Dugh campsite.
Day 08.(20th May) Dharanu Dugh – Base of Shirgan -Tungu (3800m) and
back to Dharanu Dugh 5 hrs.

The trail proceeds on the long snowy

slanted ridge and slowly begins to ascend
towards Shirgan-Tungu Base (3800M).
As you trek along the ridge, one can have a
close view of gigantic Shirgan –Tungu
peak and mountain massif distant view of
Rohtang Pass Mountains and an
enchanting mountain peak of the Beas
Kund massif. The first magnificent view of
the Shirgan Tungu Peak comes in glance
after gaining a 15 minutes walk on the snowy ridge and as you ascends and
gets nearer to you.

It’s a strenuous day’s walk on scattered snowy and grassy patches right up to
the top of Pre-Monsoon Trekkers Base (3800m.) of Shirgan –Tungu.The
way back to Dharanoo Dugh is made more enjoyable by glissading at all
places on the way. The trail up to Base would be covered by a heap of snow
and the path would be difficult to negotiate due to snow compactness

Day 09:(21st may) Dharanoo Dugh –Banaad (2520m) 4hrs.

Today’s trail descends same way down in a zigzag way through Moar
Thach (3235m), to Kurrdi and at little down Kurrdi is a diversion via
Jammu Dugh to Banad. It’s a complete strenuous steep walk down.The
Banad is situated in the middle of the mountain hill of dense forest and
located amidst silver fir trees and Apple orchards. A very lovely campsite
is – a just reward after a great day’s work and a day long hectic walk.

The Banaad is really a lovely place

and has a few Mountain Chalets
(Mountain Huts) and everyone
likes to have stayed forever on
such natural place and area is full
of Himalayan hidden beauties. In
the evening move to adventure
activities and stay overnight at
Banaad.

Day 10:(22nd May) Banaad - Base

Camp Prini via Khakhnal village
4hrs.

The trek encompasses a 1hour steep descent initially and then in a zigzag
way till the river basin through dense forest of blue pine, Cedar, oak,
silver fir. From the river the trek descends gently on a slanted traverse
slope to a river bed. Rest for a while, and then walk on man made path to
Khakhnal village. The Khakhnal village is having a vast meadow at the
forefront of Kartik Swami Narayan temple. Visit the Kartik Swami
Narayan Temple and look around.
Day 11 : (23rd May)Half day free and in the evening, departure by bus
to Delhi. After having breakfast participants are free to visit the Manali
bazaar and report back at the hotel in the afternoon.Departure for Delhi
by bus.

Day 12 : (24th May). Arrive at Delhi in the morning and depart for Surat
by train.
Day 13 : .(25th May) Reach Surat early in the morning.
LAST DATE OF REGISTRATION : 10TH FEB 2011 Rs.2000

REGISTRATION FEES : Rs. 2000 (NON-REFUNDABLE)