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4.5 · 132 reviews

Malana Village Trek

Malana Village Trek
Traditional stone houses in Malana village with Himalayan mountain landscape
Panoramic Himalayan valley view from the Malana village trek route
Mountain trail view on the path to Malana village, Kullu
Dense deodar forest trail leading to Malana village via Jari
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Duration

2 days

Max altitude

2,652 m

Group size

4–14 trekkers

Start point

Jari

About this trek

A short but culturally dense walk into one of the world's oldest surviving democracies. Malana sits on a perched plateau above the Parvati river, ruled by the deity Jamlu Devta with its own legal code and language.

Itinerary

3 hr climb on a stepped trail to the village.

What's included

  • Accommodation in tents/guesthouses on twin-share basis
  • All meals from Day 1 dinner to last day breakfast
  • Qualified trek leader, guide and support staff
  • All necessary permits and forest fees
  • Safety equipment (rope, harness, micro-spikes when needed)
  • First aid kit and high-altitude medical support

What's excluded

  • Transport to and from the base camp
  • Personal trekking gear (jacket, shoes, backpack)
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, tips)
  • Insurance of any kind
  • Anything not mentioned in inclusions

Highlights

01

Enter the ancient self-ruled Malana village

02

Walk along the roaring Malana Nala

03

Stay in a traditional Kanashi-speaking homestay

04

Perfect weekend trek from Delhi or Chandigarh

Things to carry

Rucksack (50–60L) with rain cover
Daypack (20–30L) for summit day
Trekking shoes with good ankle support
3 layers of warm clothing (fleece, down, shell)
Thermal innerwear top & bottom
Waterproof jacket and trousers
Sun cap, woollen cap, gloves
UV-protection sunglasses
Water bottle (2L) and personal medical kit
Headtorch with spare batteries

Trek FAQ

Reviews

4.5

132 reviews

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Aarav Mehta

Best run trek I've done in the Himalayas. Acclimatisation pace was perfect.

Elena Sokolova

Guides were extraordinary. Food on the trail was honestly better than home.

Rohan Iyer

Tough on day 3 but the views from the pass made every step worth it.

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