May 1995
Hanuman
Tibba from Solang Nala.
Beas Kund is the base of the
Hanuman Tibba.
Mumbai -
Delhi
Delhi - Solang
Solang - Dhundi
Dhundi - Bakhartaj/Beas Kund
Dhundi - Solang
Solang -Mouli
Solang - Mt. Patalsu
Solang - Delhi
Delhi - Mumbai
My First ever Himalayan Mountain climbing experience was here at Mt. Patalsu, my first visit to Manali for the
Beas Kund Trek in 1995. Our guide was Koyluram Thakur of Palchan
village. Palchan village is at the base of Solang Nala. Most of the younger
residents are into this business. It took
9 hours to climb Mt. Patalsu from Solang. It was my 1st himalayan climb
and that too on hunter shoes (canvas with runner sole). Learned bump
skiing, the fast way to descent down using the plastic rain cover, with
the group.
Manali is a
tourist city and one can see many foreigners and Indian visitors while
walking within the city. There are many tourist spots closeby Manali
like Vashist - Hot water spring, Hidimba Temple, Jagatsukh, Rohtang
Pass, Manikaran, etc. Many trek routes start from here.
About Mountaineering one can see many trekking peaks like Friendship,
Shitidhar, Manali, Indrasan, Hanuman Tibba, etc. in this region. From
Jagatsukh, the famous Mt. Deotibba (6001m) frequently being attempted
every year by mountaineers. Skiing, Para Gliding,
Snow scooter, Zorbing opportunity can be experienced in Solang. Manali
has mountaineering institute situated in the heart of the city. Our Ex-Prime Minister
Atalbihari Vajpayee's house is in Manali.
From this
trek i returned to Mumbai (home) with a thought of climbing "Hanuman
Tibba" and "Deo Tibba" some day.
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