Miyar Valley Alpine Traverse
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Miyar Valley Alpine Traverse

The Yosemite of the Himalayas

Peak Altitude
4,100m / 13,450ft
Duration & Trail
5 Days / 44 km
Region
Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh
Crowd Guarantee
Pure Untamed Serenity

The Route & Experience

Miyar Valley is an alpine paradise in Lahaul often referred to as India's Yosemite because of its massive sheer granite walls that attract big-wall climbers from around the globe. Walk past crystal alpine lakes, nomadic Buddhist stupas, and fields of wild edelweiss.

Expedition Highlights

Camp beneath iconic granite spires like Castle Peak and Neverseen Tower
Glacial lake discovery at Chhudong
Pristine Buddhist chortens and prayer flags in remote high valleys
Only 10 slots per expedition squad
D1

Manali to Shukto Village via Atal Tunnel

Alt: 3,150m•Dist: Road Transit•5 hrs drive

Drive through Atal Tunnel into Lahaul, then follow the Miyar river to Shukto.

Highlight: Traditional Lahauli stone-wood architecture
D2

Shukto to Gompa Campsite

Alt: 3,500m•Dist: 10 km•5 hrs

Follow the flat glacial river valley across fields of wild yellow and blue flowers.

Highlight: Ancient Buddhist monastery views
D3

Gompa to Zardung / Chhudong Lake Base

Alt: 3,950m•Dist: 12 km•6 hrs

Ascend past glacial streams to camp directly beneath the towering granite big walls.

Highlight: Big wall granite towers reflecting sunset gold
D4

Exploration of Glacial Tarns & Descent to Gompa

Alt: 4,100m -> 3,500m•Dist: 12 km•6 hrs

Hike to the turquoise glacial tarns of Chhudong before retracing steps to Gompa meadow.

Highlight: Glacial lakes sitting beneath hanging glaciers
D5

Gompa to Shukto & Return to Manali

Alt: 2,050m•Dist: 10 km + Drive•3 hrs trek + 4 hrs drive

Morning hike to roadhead and private transit back to Manali for evening Volvo / airport.

Highlight: Return refreshed for the work week
₹18,900/ person
Jul 24 - Jul 28 (Fri-Tue)
2 Days Leave
5 slots left
Aug 15 - Aug 19 (Independence Long Weekend)
1 Day Leave
1 slots left
Sep 04 - Sep 08
2 Days Leave
7 slots left