Twin Lakes - Bhrigu & Rani Sui Lake

Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India

29.5 miles (47.5 km) · 15,143 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Twin Lakes - Bhrigu & Rani Sui Lake is a 29.5-mile loop route in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, India, gaining 15,136 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 7 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 7.9 miles gaining 7,688 feet at an average 18.6% grade. Only 22% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	29.5 mi (47.5 km)
Elevation gain	15,143 ft (4,616 m)
Average gain	513 ft per mile (97 m per km)
Longest climb	9.7 mi, 4,018 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	86.1%
Runnable	22% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	22.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	5%
Steep uphill	36%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	36%

Questions about Twin Lakes - Bhrigu & Rani Sui Lake

How much elevation gain does Twin Lakes - Bhrigu & Rani Sui Lake have?

Twin Lakes - Bhrigu & Rani Sui Lake has 15,143 ft (4,616 m) of elevation gain over 29.5 miles (47.5 km). That averages 513 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Twin Lakes - Bhrigu & Rani Sui Lake?

The difficulty score for Twin Lakes - Bhrigu & Rani Sui Lake is 22.6 of 100. That is harder than 93.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 22% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Twin Lakes - Bhrigu & Rani Sui Lake?

The longest climb on Twin Lakes - Bhrigu & Rani Sui Lake runs 9.7 miles (15.5 km) and gains 4,018 ft (1,225 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 86.1%.