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A pilgrimage visit to Manimahesh the home of lord Shiva between the period Janamastami to Radhastami is know as Manimahesh Yatra or Manimahesh fair. Manimahesh Lake is situated at  the elevation of 13500 feet from the see level and 27 Kms from Bharmour. A snow-covered mountain is know as Manimahesh Kailash and the lake at the top of ridge is known as Manimahesh Lake or locally Manimahesh Dal. Both the lake and peak are considered sacred.

The Manimahesh fair (Manimahesh Yatra) is held at the lake each and every year in the month of August and September; the yatra held from Janamastmi to Radhastami. As per local legends, It is believed that on this occasion, both Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati gets the bath in the Lake. For this holy moment lacks of peoples comes from the country and abroad to take holy bath in the Manimahesh Lake. Few devotees go for night halt at lake for Mani Dharashan. Providing a rare occasion to see and study the customs and rituals of the local people. And the glorious view of Manimahesh Kailash touches the hearts of visitor in the morning and at the time of sun rising.Regarding Manimahesh Kailash it is said that no one has been able to climb t o the peak. Local legends clarifying that people point out rock projections, human-like in appearance, and say that one is of a hermit, the other of a shepherd, frozen stiff during their futile effort to reach the top. Many holy places come in the way to Manimahesh, at the distance of 6 km from Hadsar, a Dhancho famous for water fall and after 5km from Dhancho Gourikund come. Gauri is another name of Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. A dip in this lake is considered sacred because it is believed that Parvati used to bath in this lake. About one kilometer ahead is the Shiva Kalotri spring-said to have its source in Lord Shiva's feet. After a short run reaches the Manimahesh Lake in this shallow circular lake gives it an enchanting appearance. A roofless temple, conspicuous with many iron trinkets, is seen on the opposite side. As per legends it is necessary to take bath in Brahmani’s pool before Manimahesh Lake. The trek 14 km from Hadsar to Lake is little tough but you can take hosres and ponnies. To get the glimpse of Mani dharashan dont m

iss this sacred visit.Manimahesh Yatra can be done by trek or by Helicopter. Anna Adventures & Tours has design following special packages for devotees of laord Shiva for Manimahesh Yatra 2018.

Manimahesh Yatra - 2018 will starts from 2nd September 2018

The trek route to Shri Manimahesh opened from 15th April  for snow trekkers with the help of trained local guides and the snow will remain upto 15th July. The facility before August are very rear so advised to take the help of local experienced and trained guide. And before 30th June the night halt at Manimahesh Lake is not possible due to snow and climate condtions. Although the Manimahesh Yatra 2018 officially will start on 2nd September on the occasion of Krishna Janma-Asthami and will ends on 17 September 2018 on the occasion of Radha Asthami. The main events of Manimahesh Yatra are as detailed below

                                      Raksha Bandhan Sanan -2018

                   Raksha Bandan Sanan will be held on 26 August 2018 on the occasion of festival Raksha Bandan.            

                         Chota Sanan during Manimahesh Yatra 2018

                             Chota snan will start on 2nd September on the holy occasion of Krishna Janam-astami.                                                                                  

                Bada Sanan (big holy bath) during Manimahesh Yatra 2017

Bada Snan (big holy bath) will start on 17th September 2018 on the holy occasion of Radh-astami. It falls on Ashtami Tithi during Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month.

Package Cost  -  On Request only

 Fixed Departure for Manimahesh Yatra .

10^th August Onward upto 17^th September   =   24 Seats Only

MKYWU -1   Manimahesh Yatra by Trek   (4 N / 5 D - from Bharmour to Bharmour)

Tour Itineray 

Day – 1       Reception at Bharmour 

                   Meet our representative at Bharmour and transfer to home / Home stay. Enroute stay for Breakfast and Lunch in Langars/ Bhandaras. In Evening Visit ancient Chaurasi Temples and take part in Aarti. After Aarti, return back to room.

Day – 2      Bharmour – Bharmani Mata Temple – Bharmour (6Km Trek / 14 Km by Taxi) 

After Breakfast trek to Bharmani Temple for Mata Dharshan and snan (Holy Bath). Trek of 2-3 hrs will take you back to Bharmour. Bharmani can be done by taxi on extra cost.  After reaching back to Bharmour transfer to Hadsar by taxi. Now it’s time to start Pilgrimage trekking to Manimahesh. A trek of 4-5 hrs will reach you Base camp “ Dhancho”. Check into tents and revive your body for next day tough journey.

Day – 3      Dhancho - Manimahesh Lake (7 Kms Trek) 

Early in the morning after tea & Breakfast start journey to Manimahesh through Banar Ghati , Sunder rashi ,Bhairo Ghati and reach Gaurikund just one km before Manimahesh Lake. This trek will take 5 -6 hrs and stop for Gauri Dharshan. Only Ladies are allowed to take bath in this Gaurikund Lake. After this start journey to Manimahesh Lake. This is one km trek but toughest patch in whole trek as you will be very near to the lake (13500 feet) and oxygen level is lesser. After reaching check into tents and complete your pilgrimage.

Day – 4       Manimahesh Lake – Hadsar – Bharmour (14Km Downhill Trek & 14 Kms by Taxi) 

If weather is clear, early in the morning wake up for Mani Dharshan around 4:00 am. After / Before Dharshan take bath and complete your pilgrimage. Now it’s time to come back and start the journey to Bharmour. After reaching Bharmour check into rooms and relax your tired body

Day – 5       Departure from Bharmour & tour ends here 

After breakfast start journey to home. And tour ends here. 

Package Cost per person 

Economic Package   = 4500/ -   After  25th August

Economic Package   = 5500/ -   Before 25th August                  

Package Cost includes:-

• Accommodation in Home Stay  on double / Triple sharing Basis -and Dormitory Tents during trek as per Package Selected
• All homemade vegetarian meals (Himachali, Indian, and Continental) will be providing on MAP Basis (i.e. Bed tea, Breakfast and dinner) during stay in Home Stay. No meal will be providing during Yatra from Bharmour – Manimahesh – Bharmour as there will be lots of Bhandaras and Langars. Before 25^th Aug  2018 all meals will be provide during trek when langars will not be available.
• Assistance upon arrival at reception point.
• Inner line Permit to restricted / protected areas of Himachal Pradesh.
• Transportation by HRTC / Private Buses/ taxies (from Bharmour to Hadsar and back) on sharing basis.
•  English / Hindi Speaking Professional trekking guide.   
•  All wildlife, trekking & camping fee.
•  Driver allowance, toll charge, state govt. taxes
•  Basic first aid kit carried by our tour / Trekking guide.                   
•  Separate Utility for Staff and camping equipment.

Package cost not includes 

•  Exclude all Govt taxes like GST.
• Any fare before reception & after departure.

•  After 25^th August, Meal during Yatra from Bharmour – Manimahesh – Bharmour as there will be lots of Bhandaras.
•  Any Kind of Personal Expenses or Optional Tours / Extra Meals Ordered
• Anything not specifically mentioned under the head “Prices included”.
•  Tips, Insurance, Laundry, and Internet services, Phone Calls etc.
•  Any Kind of Drinks (Alcoholic, Mineral, Aerated) Camera fee, soft or hard drinks, starters.
•  Porter/ Ponies services for Travellers personal luggage.
• Temples, Monument & Museum Entrance Fees

·       The facility of picking and dropping to nearest Railway head / Airport and nearest cities is also available but on extra charges.

Rates Validity:   The above packages rates are valid for advance booking only. 

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