Manali, Himachal Pradesh · Manali travel guide
Glacial lake

High-altitude glacial lake and trek route, source of the Beas River.
| Time to spend | About 10 h (8–12 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 5:30–7:30 AM — start at dawn to be down before afternoon clouds |
| Avoid | 1–5 PM — afternoon cloud, rain and storms at altitude |
| Best months | May–Jun, Sep–Oct |
| Months to avoid | Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb |
| Setting | Outdoor |
| Effort | Strenuous — ~8 km one way from Solang, ~3,700 m altitude |
| Good for | Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 on Google (135 reviews) |
Best May-June and September-October; monsoon and deep winter snow make the route risky.



Most visitors spend about 10 h; 8–12 h depending on pace.
5:30–7:30 AM, for start at dawn to be down before afternoon clouds. The best months are May–Jun, Sep–Oct.