Bhrigu Lake (Vashisht Route)

Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India

9.2 miles (14.8 km) · 6,776 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.2 mi (14.8 km)
Elevation gain	6,776 ft (2,065 m)
Average gain	738 ft per mile (140 m per km)
Longest climb	4.6 mi, 6,776 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	69.7%
Runnable	8% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	26.7 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Mild uphill	2%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	44%
Mild downhill	2%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	44%

Questions about Bhrigu Lake (Vashisht Route)

How much elevation gain does Bhrigu Lake (Vashisht Route) have?

Bhrigu Lake (Vashisht Route) has 6,776 ft (2,065 m) of elevation gain over 9.2 miles (14.8 km). That averages 738 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bhrigu Lake (Vashisht Route)?

The difficulty score for Bhrigu Lake (Vashisht Route) is 26.7 of 100. That is harder than 96.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 8% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bhrigu Lake (Vashisht Route)?

The longest climb on Bhrigu Lake (Vashisht Route) runs 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and gains 6,776 ft (2,065 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 69.7%.