Strictly 10 Slots OnlyModerate-Challenging
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