Bhrigu Lake, Manali

Bhrigu Lake is a high altitude alpine lake, which is just three days hike from Manali. The highlighting feature of Bhrigu Lake Trek is that you get to climb an ambitious height of 14,000 ft in just three days, which is usually achieved on the fourth or fifth day of the Himalayan treks and that too after rigorous climbing. The steep trail goes through virgin forests and lush green meadows which open into the beautiful campsite of Rola Khuli. On your way, lay your eyes on Hanuman Tibba and Seven Sisters peaks. On the second day, you trek uphill to the oval-shaped lake which is believed to change colors with seasons. One would trade the world to experience the serene environment around the lake.

During the summer, the lake is a great place to enjoy the view of green fields right in front of snow-capped peaks, and in cold weather, it's like looking at sheets of ivory thrown over the mountains, and a beautiful blue frozen lake. Legend has it that the lake doesn't freeze completely, even in the coldest weather, giving it a more blue-ish tone than white. Apparently, a sage named, well, Bhrigu, used to meditate here and rendered the water as sacred.

Now coming to the trek, it isn't the easiest trek out there, but it's not too tough either. But since the altitude is really high, and the trail is pretty steep, it's advisable to divide your journey over the course of a few days (most trekking groups will also take a minimum of three days for this journey). However, it's not just the lake that is the main attraction of this trek, the journey to it is also equally beautiful. The route is surrounded by lush green meadows that are frequented by horses and cows, and on the opposite side you can see the snow-covered mountains. Also, the trail is pretty steep, which is why it's better to take it easy.
So, you don't have to go all the way to Switzerland to enjoy high-altitude meadows where you can spot pretty horses, you have it much closer home (and much more affordable too, if we're being honest).

Best Time To Do The Bhrigu Lake Trek
Bhrigu Lake is a high altitude trek and it can be done for almost four months in a year. The very best time would be between June and September. You can extend it to the end of October. In May you will find a lot of snow during your final ascent to Bhrigu lake. This makes it difficult to reach the lake. So, it’s advisable to trek to Bhrigu Lake between June and September. The terrain changes colours and texture even during this window which ideally begins from mid-June.