More abot Miyar Valley Trek
Miyar Valley is a remote and fairly inaccessible valley at the extreme western corner of the Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal. This glacier stretches a further 24 km up to the high Kang La Jot and beyond it to Zanskar Valley. Most of the people of the Miyar Nala are Buddhists and there is a small monastery at the village of Urgos.
Miyar valley hosts medicinal plants and herbs, wildlife like snow leopard and the Himalayan brown bear apart from countless migratory birds, sapphire and ruby encrusted rocks, and seven crystal green glacial lakes. Miyar valley is comparatively easy to reach by road and there are plenty of untouched things to explore which are still hidden to the outside world. The walk is mostly on an easy flat trail through some of the most spectacular landscapes in the Central Himalaya.
Weather in Miyar Valley
Miyar Valley in summer: Summer is the best season to visit the Miyar Valley trek. Most of the snow melts away by this time and roads become accessible again. Though this depends on when the snow gets cleared from the Rohtang Pass and Sach pass respectively.
Miyar Valley in monsoon: Monsoon begins in Miyar valley from July, snow is mostly all gone by this time and can only be spotted on glaciers and high mountains. The valley remains lush green at this time and is a feast for the eyes.
Miyar Valley in winters: Winters start in Miyar Valley from November, and it remains inaccessible throughout the winter season because of the chilling cold and heavy snowfall that block all the connected roads and routes.
Best time to visit Miyar Valley Trek
The best time to do Miyar Valley is May - June, and September - October. July and August is the prime time to explore this magnificent valley, blossoming with high altitude flowers, rare Blue poppy is quite famous among all. Miyar Valley is one accessible in winters as the entire region is covered in a thick blanket of snow.
Miyar valley is one of the remotest regions and remains completely cut off from the outside world for 6 brutally cold winter months. The valley is only accessible from May end to mid – October. and summer is the best season to visit this beautiful place.
Short Itinerary for Miyar Valley Trek
Day 1:- Manali to Changut via Udaipur
Arrive at Manali and start your drive to Changut via Udaipur. Changut is a small beautiful village. Dinner and overnight stay at Changut.
Day 2:- Changut to Thanpattan via Shukto
After breakfast, start trek to Thanpattan via Shukto. After reaching Thanpattan, enjoy the surrounding of the place. Dinner and overnight stay at Thanpattan.
Day 3:- Thanpattan to Zardung
After breakfast, start trekking to Zardung. After reaching Zardung, check-in to the beautiful campsite and take some rest. Dinner and overnight stay at Zardung.
Day 4:- Zardung to Kesar Yon Chhaap
This is the most interesting day because we trek to the source of Miyar river. We will cross a glacial stream coming down from our right (true left) - the stream iscold and wide and fans a distance of almost half a kilometre. Kesar Yon Chhaap - which literally means seven holy waters. There are seven emerald green lakes near our campsite, which you can explore in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay in Kesar Yon Chhaap.
Day 5:- Kesar Yon Chhaap to Gompa
After breakfast, start your trek to Gompa. Dinner and overnight stay in Gompa.
Day 6:- Gompa to Changut
After breakfast, trek back to Changut. Dinner and overnighst stay at Changut.
Day 7 :- Changut to Manali
After breakfast, start your drive to Manali. Our services will be finished in Manali.
What is Miyar Valley Trek famous for?
Miyar Valley Trek is famous among tourist as Trekking, High Altitude Trek, Camping.
Miyar Valley Trek is recommended destination for Foreigners, Groups.
Miyar Valley Trek is popular destination for following activities/ interests - Trekking.
