Patalsu Peak (4200 meters or 14,500 feet approximately) – situated in Solang valley region, Manali, Himachal Pradesh. It’s a trekkable summit for beginners of Mountaineering and is the best trek to acclimatize for high altitude remote trek.
Solang Valley is the birthplace of various adventure sports in Himachal like white water rafting, river crossing, trekking, camping, horse riding, para gliding, zorbing etc.
Patalsu trek or summit starts from Solang valley after crossing the Solang Nala. The path is all through lush green dense forest and spiral steep up. You will see few huts of local cattle grazer at the beginning but no village and habitation at all. It will take a whole day almost 8 hours to up and down from Solang. It’s best to take enough food with you for a day.
Pine, Cedar, Deodar will attract you as they only witness your presence. And the mesmerizing enchanting view of mountains will paralyze your senses with their giant size, vastness and beauty. After crossing the tree line you will find a vast ocean of uphill grassland with a few exotic Himalayan flowers mainly Lily. They are bloomed unnoticed and without any care and human touch. In this grassland there is high possibility of loosing track. So it’s better to take a local boy from Solang with you as a guide.
After reaching the top when you will have a look at the surroundings, you will certainly feel the presence of Almighty and a heavenly adrenaline rush within you. That will let you spellbound and emotional for sure. The breathtaking glimpse of Hanuman Tibba, Seven Sisters, Mount Ladakhi, Friendship Peak, Brighu Peak etc. from the top will surely give you the feel of Paradise on Earth.
