Rani Sui Lake: Explore Manali’s hidden trekking gem for beginners
Trekking to Rani Sui Lake is perfect for beginners and nature enthusiasts as the route offers beautiful views of vibrant flowers and enchanting landscapes. Read further to get the complete and detailed guide to this amazing trek.
New Delhi: If you are a fan of witnessing a valley full of vibrant blooms, snowy land, enchanting landscapes, and cascading waterfalls, Rani Sui Lake Trek is the ideal destination. It is a hidden jewel, yet it’s on the recommendation list of many travel enthusiasts for a reason. Nestled at 12,400 feet within Himachal’s Kullu Valley, it is one of the few enchanting and high-altitude treks open throughout the year for exploration. Besides, Deo Tibba, Rohtang Pass, Pir Panjal ranges, and Manalsu glacier are the other most alluring points you can witness during trekking.
Once you start the journey, your heart will surely skip a beat after seeing the enchanting yet diverse landscape and unique culture. Usually, known as the Saurkundi trek, the Rani Sui lake is above Manali town, right between the route to Bara Bhangal and Kalihani Pass. It is one of the best offbeat destination to retreat, feel adrenaline rush and adventurous.
Complete guide to Rani Sui Lake Trek
If trekking to Rani Sui Lake is in your bucket list, it’s a wonderful choice, particularly if you are a beginner and looking for an easier one. It is a short trek from Manali and ends at Lama Dugh. The best time for trekking is between May and October. Here is the detailed and complete guide to Rani Sui Lake Trek.
Day 01: Manali to Lama Dugh
Located at an altitude of 3,065 m to 3,317 m, it takes 4 to 5 hours to cover 4.5 km trek. You have to take water bottles as this area lacks many water points. Otherwise this trek is easy as well moderate at few patches.
The trekking trail begins from Dungri Mata Mandir or Hadimba Temple, which has one water source for filling your bottles. It is a steep climb on which you have to walk till you reach Lama Dugh.
Attractions
- Rohtang Pass
- Deo Tibba
- Pirpanjal
- Manalsu Glacier
- Indrasan Mountains
- Bara Shigri Glacier peaks
- Thick, lush green forests
- Alpine meadow
- Vibrant flowers
- Exotic birds and animals
Day 02: Lama Dugh to Rani Sui Lake
Situated at an altitude of 3,317 m to 3,800 m, this trek distance covers 14 to 15 km from Lama Dugh. Here you will face moderate to difficult level challenges without any water resources.
Attractions
- Surreal views of Manali
- Mesmerising Kullu Valley
- Enchanting views of nature
- Lovely Beas river
- Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar Ranges
- Beautiful alpine flowers
Rani Sui Lake
Huge meadows with green trees add to the beauty of this tiny lake. Here you can see the snow -covered peaks, and feel the rustic charm as these green pastures are full of shepherds in the summer season.
Day 03: Lama Dugh to Manali
Situated at an altitude of 3,317 m to 3,065 m, this trek distance covers 4.5 km and takes 3 hours. The challenges in this trek is usually easy to moderate level but again you must carry enough water as there is only one source. It’s the downward journey to Manali from Lama Dugh. If you wish, you can spend a couple of days in Manali to explore the town.
Things to carry
Few essential things like sun cap, woolen cap, waterproof jacket, windproof jacket, and down jacket, enough undergarments and clothes, trekking gears, and medicines are crucial. Besides, moisturiser, sunscreen lotion etc are needed. Do not forget poncho or rain jacket, flask of hot water.
Rules to follow
It’s important to check the fitness level, do regular exercises or physical activities before starting this trek, avoid littering, skip wearing any gold or silver jewellery, and follow instructions.
Thrill and adventure await those who go beyond their comfort zone. Rani Sui Lake, situated between Kalihani Pass and Bara Bhangal, offers views of attractive flowers. So, visit this lake that will leave you spellbound!