Ep. 01 - Kais Dhar - best beginner trek near Manali - (Kullu to Prashar Lake Community Hike)

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Date: 20th April 2024
Start: Kullu Bus Stand
End: Kais Dhar (Dhaba)
Distance: 14.75 km
Elevation gain: 1273 m
Elevation drop: 40 m
Duration: 7 hr 20 min
Level: Beginner (6-7 km without a small day pack)
Skills required: Basic Navigation
Highlights: Jagdamni Rishi temple | Single broad trail | Dhaba with good food | Good network connectivity | Easy access | Potential day hike | MTB friendly trail sections | Less crowded | Perfect for 3-4 hr trail running session
Dhar - means ‘Ridgeline’
We were a group of four individuals for the Kullu to Prashar Lake community hike (111 km). In this post, I am referring to Day 01 of the six-day-long speed hike.
We packed some aloo paranthas and bread omelettes from one of the dhabas near the Kullu bus stand (1220 m). We started hiking at 09:30 am through the Kullu market behind the bus stand. The initial section of the trail goes through the east-facing slopes. There are multiple lanes, and you can ask locals about the route to Kaisdhar (2100 - 2400 m). The trail is also mapped, but there are offshoots and with the newly constructed road expect some bushwhacking until you reach the road that will take you to the village of Bain.
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