Deo Tibba Base
To the foot of the dome — Manali's quiet high-altitude gem
Why this trek is special
- ✦Camp beneath the perfect snow dome of Deo Tibba (19,687 ft)
- ✦The tiny glacial jewel of Chota Chandratal
- ✦Seri — an ancient lake bed turned emerald meadow
- ✦A crowd-free alternative to Manali's busy trails
Difficulty: Moderate-Difficult
Rated 4/5 on the TrekNova Adventures scale — based on altitude gain, trail length, terrain and exit options.
Altitude profile
Day-wise itinerary
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Drive through Jagatsukh, the old capital of Kullu, to Khanol village, then climb through walnut and deodar to camp at Chika.
What's included
✓ Inclusions
- ✓ All meals on trek
- ✓ Alpine tents, -15°C sleeping bags & mats
- ✓ Trek leader + local guides
- ✓ Micro-spikes & safety gear for moraine sections
- ✓ Forest permits & camping charges
- ✓ Twice-daily health checks
✗ Exclusions
- ✗ Transport Manali ↔ Khanol (shareable cab)
- ✗ Backpack offloading
- ✗ Personal expenses & insurance
Permits & paperwork
Kullu forest division (Jagatsukh range) permits are arranged by us and included. One prior trek is recommended for the altitude gain.
Backpack offloading
Don't want to carry your rucksack? Our mules and porters will carry it camp-to-camp while you walk with a light daypack. Bags must be under 9 kg, soft-sided, without wheels.
Cancellation policy
When to do Deo Tibba Base? Month-by-month guides
Weather, temperatures and packing for every month — green months are in season.