Arohi Travels

Manali, Himachal Pradesh

At Arohi, our expert professional ski- guides and Instructors make sure you have a great time skiing in the slopes near Manali. 13 kms north of Manali is Solang Valley, which has some of the finest ski slopes in the state. Surrounded by majestic snow clad mountains these fine ski slopes are surrounded by towering mountains and thick forests. Arohi organizes ski packages for both the beginner and the expert. All packages are competitive and conducted by expert, professionally trained skiers and support staff. In summer also, there are ample opportunities for skiing near the 13, 050 ft high Rohtang Pass. So if you're planning a ski trip, drop us a line and we'll ensure that you have a great ski adventure.

There's nothing more exciting that the thrill of rafting the rapids on a rushing mountain river. River Rafting in the Himalayas offers you great opportunities to explore some of the finest stretches of white water in the world. Our hi-quality rafts and trusted captain and crew ensure your safety at all times while accompanying you on the river. Arohi along with its associates offer daily rafting trips down the river Beas along a 14 km stretch from Pirdi to Jhiri.

The many rock faces around Manali offer the great opportunities for the Rock climber. Across the Rohtang Pass, Chattru is another area that gives you some excellent Rock Climbing experiences. Arohi arranges complete camping facilities, the services of an expert rock climbing instructor and transport. We also provide the necessary equipments like harnesses, carabineers and ropes.

Arohi has been arranging special Eco-camps for school and college students for many years. We provide ideal campsites near Manali and Solang Valley with all arrangements. In these camps, we provide talks on the environment, the flora and fauna of the region and other interesting anecdotes of the hills. Our camp includes tents, nutritious food, well-trained camp guides, staff and cook. We provide complete camping equipment. However, you are free to bring your own sleeping bags. Our daily schedule includes walks into the surrounding mountains and lecture to be delevired on the Flora and Fauna. Besides this, we also take you on a programme of River Crossing and Rock Climbing. Arohi affords you a great outdoor experience in the mountains. Arohi conducts an Environment and Nature Conservation Camp every year hundreads of students participating in these camps. These Camps are held in Manali region. The main emphasis of this camp was to educate the students regarding the problems and importance of protecting the environment and to eradicate the pollution in the hills. The students were also educated on the basic values of our natural resources and wild life and how to preserve and protect them. Wild Life Conservation was also an important feature in this camp. Special 10-day Trekking and Nature Study Camp : Day1: Arrival at Manali. Report in base camp. Day 2: Acclimatization. Day 3: Short trek in and around Manali. Day 4: Base Camp to Solang Valley (Advance Camp). The enchanting and glaciated valley. It is famous for Snow-skiing during winter. Day 5: Solang-Dhundi-Beaskund Beaskund is the place where Rishi Beas took his bath and famous river Beas originates from this glacier. Day 6: Solang-Patalsu Peak A pleasant gradien today, leads you towards the magnificent peak. Day 7: Rest day or group can visit 13, 500 ft high Rohtang Pass by special local bus. Day 8: Short trek to Glacier. This glacier has hordes of colourful flowers growing in abundance. Day 9: Solang-Manali Base Camp Leaving the beautiful camp site, a short walk and indeed a most pleasant one lies the main Base Camp. Day 10: Departure to Delhi after lunch

A beautiful short trek in the mountains around Manali. Going through lush green meadows and forested hillsides surrounded by towering mountain peaks, this trail leads to a small glaciated pond which is believed to be one of the sources of the River Beas.

This trek goes through thickly forested hillsides and grazing meadows to one of the most revered peaks in the Kullu Valley - Deo Tibba or Throne of the Gods. On the way you also get extensive views of the upper Beas valley.

Through the meadows of Gulaba below the Rohtang Pass the trail climbs up through forests and then after crossing a flower strewn field reaches the tiny holy lake of Bhrighu. This is also the venue of an annual pilgrimage for local villagers.

One of our more popular treks leading to one of the most unusual villages in the country. Manali claims to be the oldest republic in India and still maintains its own rules and laws. The people dress differently and speak another dialect. A beautiful trail goes through meadows and forests and after crossing the Chanderkhani mountain pass descends to this quaint little village.

This trek goes through the verdant hillsides of the upper Kullu valley and after crossing the Hampta Pass emerges into the hi-altitude desert region of Lahaul-Spiti. After walking along the Chandra River the trail climbs up through mountain pastures to come out at the beautiful crescent shaped lake of the moon or Chandertal.

This trail leads through the forests above Manali to the home of the legendary shepherds -The Gaddis. The trek goes over the Kaliheyni pass and then descends into the northern Kangra valley. There are magnificient views of the northern peaks and of the Pir Panjal mountain range through which we traverse. It also gives you an insight into the lifestyle of the shepherds and their winter home.

This trek is one of our most exciting going through the remote Zanskar valley where time seems to have stood still. The landscape is awesome with fantastically shaped rock faces and stark barren mountains. The villages come as welcome oasis in an otherwise desolate land. On the way, we visit ancient monasteries and quaint little villages. Our destination is one of the oldest and largest monasteries in Zanskar - the dramatically located Lamayuru Gompa.

This is a beautiful trek in the outer Kullu valley also known as 'inner Seraj'. The trail winds through quaint villages, by passes rushing torrents and after crossing the Bashleo passes does down into the Rampur valley bordering the district of Kinnaur.

One of the most exciting treks in the offshoot Parvati valley. This trek is quite difficult and can be done only two months a year as the weather on the Pin Parvati pass is very unpredictable. The trail leads into the Pin Valley a beautiful hi-altitude desert area in Spiti.

Going from the Pin Valley of Spiti, this trek goes into the beautiful Kinnaur valley. The terrain drastically changes from barren mountains to thickly forested valleys with tumbling streams and large meadows.

This trek goes out of Lahaul and enters the enchanting flower valley of Miyar. The trail goes through this hi mountain valley and goes towards the Kang La pass over a glacier and emerges into southern Zanskar. The landscape changes dramatically once we cross the Kang La pass. This is a technical pass and Arohi's expert guides make the crossing safe with their technical skill and equipment.

This trek is one of the most spectacular ones in the Western Himalayas. Going out of Kibber in Spiti -the highest inhabited village in the world, the trail passes through barren mountains and going through an extensive plateau emerges onto the shores of the vast hi-altitude brackish water Tso Moriri Lake.

You have a choice of seven treks to choose from. All these are located within the Great Himalayan National Park in the Sainj and Tirthan and Parvati valleys. Excellent treks to view the varied flora and fauna within a well maintained national park in the Western Himalayas. Write to us for exact details.

This Jeep Safari takes you from the picturesque hill resort of Shimla through the verdant valleys of Rampur and Kinnaur into the hi-altitude desert regions of Spiti and Leh.

This trans-himalayan Safari takes you through the eastern parts of Himachal Pradesh where the landscape changes from alpine valleys to hi-altitude deserts. It continues into the Kullu valley and then into the Kangra Valley and going below the Dhauladhar ranges takes you to the pretty hill resort of Dalhousie and finally to the town of Jammu.

This Safari takes you an exciting journey where you visit two hi-altitude brackish water lakes high in the Ladakh region.

This journey takes you through some of the most spectacular desert regions in the hi Himalayas from the green valley of Kullu to the ancient town of Leh on the roof of the world.

The Indian Himalayas offer the mountaineer some of the most challenging peaks in the world. Arohi means Summiteer and we have years of experience planning logistics for mountain expeditions and mountaineering trips. We help you with choosing the right peak, technical details, and camp equipment, experienced climbing staff and transport arrangements. All climbing expeditions have to pay a peak royalty to the Indian Mountaineering Foundation who assigns a Liaison officer to accompany the expedition. Peak royalties range from US$ 1500 to $ 4000 depending on the height of the peak and the region. The IMF also provides the facilities of walkie-talkies at a nominal fee. Arohi helps you arrange permission and other necessary formalities with the IMF and facilitates your expedition arrangements. The best season for climbing in the Western Himalayas is April to early October. July and August are ideal for climbing in Ladakh and Zanskar as these regions lie in the rain shadow and are unaffected by the monsoon. Write to us if you're planning a climbing expedition in the west Himalayas and we'll give you all the details and the formalities you require to complete.

Service & Facilities : All rooms are double Bed Room. Satellite Transmission Travel/Adventure Assistance Multicuisine Restaurant Coffee Shop Parking Space Foreign Ex. Counter Room service round the clock. We accept all major Credit Cards.

European Plan (E.P.) : Rs. 800.00 Rs. 900.00 Extra Bed Rs.175.00 per Day. Luxury Taxes extra as applicable by Himachal Government @ 10%. Above rates are on twin sharing basis per night. Check out time : 12:00 noon. Off season (September-NovemberFebruary-April) Discount up to 50%, depend on room availability.