PUTASAR LAKE
TREK
Putasar Lakes are a clutch of five glacial lakes, scattered over at an altitude of 4000m, high ahead of the Malana valley in the Kullu region of Himachal Pradesh. One hour from Manali and you start climbing. After establishing three camps, you have an option of climbing up close to the Shringantingu peak and do a traverse of a couple of ridges to reach the ShringantingulLake. On Day 5, you head towards the Putasar Lakes, climb the Jodo Ka Tilla, enjoy sumptuous views of the entire Himalayan ranges of Himachal and head back to the camp. The return is a long traverse followed by a moderate descent through a birch corridor before you end the trek.
REgion
Himachal Pradesh
FIRST TRIP
September 2011
Trip Grading
3
Trip DURATION
7 days
Best Period
May, June, September and October
Side TRIPS
Trek To Shringantingu Lake
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
1. A unfrequented trek an alternative to Chanderkhani Pass
2. Striking views of Deo Tibba, and peaks at the head of Tosh valley
3. Superb campsites right along the trek
4. Wide views of the Kullu valley area and peaks towards Kalihani Pass
Putasar Lake Trek Gallery
 The 11th century temple at Haripur near Manali is the starting point of the trek to Putasar Lake |  By day three forest sections disappear and give way to meadows |  Peaks in the Dhauladhar range in view across the valley |
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 Parkuni Thatch is a sprawling campsite offering wide views of the Dhauladhar range towards the east |  Humapkin Thatch campsite is at the base of Putasar Lake |  One of the six lakes which are part of the Putasar lake cluster. This Lake is emerald green |
 Climb towards the Joda Ka Tilla with one of the Putasar Lakes' in the background |  View from Joda Ka Tilla which is some 15km higher on the same ridge as Chanderkhani Pass |  Looking north from Joda Ka Tilla with Ali Ratna Tibba in view towards the right and Deo Tibba towards the left |
 View towards Manali on the descent down to the Kullu Valley |