Tips & Tricks for Travel Vlogging: Exploring the Best of Manali's Trekking Trails

Manali, a beautiful city with iconic retreats similar to Europe, is known as the perfect destination for a honeymoon. It is a summer resort town, nestled amidst the icy Himalayan mountains in Himachal Pradesh. Though honeymoon couples come here to have a memorable trip, the town is bustling with adventurous options, especially the many trekking options here like Triund Trek. The trails here are the best, with natural elements keeping you company on your trails, like dense oak, deodar, pine forests, and deep valleys.
 

Most Manali tour packages have one-day trek options taking you through beautiful trails offering you impressive vistas like the Patalsu Peak trek provides you. Or you can go for night trekking with the option to camp under the stars. For trek enthusiasts, there are surely many trekking options due to the region’s topography. Are you ready to embark on a beautiful trekking journey to the mysterious lands of Manali? Then, read the best trekking trails found here along with tips for trekkers who want to vlog here.

Myth and Manali 

Manali has a myth surrounding it, intriguing! Manali is named after Manu, the Santan lawgiver. From Manu-Alaya comes Manali, meaning Manu’s residence. The story goes that Manu halted at Manali to rebuild human life when a flood drenched the Earth, as per the mythology. Also known as the ‘valley of God’, there is also a historic temple honoring Guru Manu. 

Best trekking trails in Manali

Patalsu Peak Trekking

Near Solang Valley, Himachal Pradesh, is Patalsu Peak, at a height of 4,220 meters. Trekking to the top of this peak, you expose yourself to the most beautiful views of Dhauladhar ranges and snowfall. The Himalayan vistas that you see from the top are worth the trouble. The trails are splendid, taking you through beautiful meadows and alpine forests with exotic birds keeping you company.

• Trek difficulty: moderate
• Best time to visit: April to June. The skies are clear with beautiful views of the majestic peaks. December is ideal for anyone who wants to trek here during the snow. 

Kheerganga Trek

Kheerganga, at 13,000 ft, is the last inhabited village on the Pin Valley trekking route. The trail is beautiful, with hot water springs, a Shiva temple, apple orchids, and cascading waterfalls keeping you company. The trail hides many secrets, and the route will slowly unveil the magic of the trail taking you through the Parvati valley. Kheerganga Trek is known for its hot springs, which are said to have medicinal properties. 

• Trek difficulty: Easy
• Best time to visit: September, October, May and June. 

Pin Parvati Trek 

Want to trek for a long time, experiencing nature and getting lost in the beautiful world of trekking? Then, head to the Pin Parvati trek, 11- days of sheer exhilaration. It is situated at a height of 17,457 ft, exposing you to Shrikhana Mahadev, Kinner Kailash, Parbati Goat Head Peak, Pin Valley, and more. The trail is beautiful, with colossal pastures, freezing glaciers, hot springs, and assortments of the distinctive culture here. Known as the place of meditation of Lord Shiva, it is surely a beautiful trek but not for the faint-hearted. 

• Trek difficulty: challenging
• Best time to visit: June, July, and September are the ideal months for visiting this trek. The weather is ideal and pleasant. 

Hampta Pass Trek

Hampta Pass, another popular trek here, is known for being a captivating trek! The trail leads you through expansive grasslands, silver waterfalls, effervescent streams, and more. During this trek, you also camp in the cold deserts of Spiti and Lahaul! The trail also takes you through Kullu Valley grassland and Chandra Valley’s barren land.Another mind-blowing sight here is the ChandraTal Lake!

• Trek difficulty: moderate
• Best time to visit: Mid-June to October

Beas-Kund Trek

Want to explore the source of the Beas River? Then, embark on this beautiful Beas-Kund trek exploring the region, a mesmerizing experience for all. Starting from Solang Valley, the trails have small rivulets, massive grasslands, scenic campsites, and coniferous forests! The summit of the trek exposes you to the views of many beautiful mountain peaks like Indrasen Peak and Hanuman Tibba! Do not forget to dip your feet into the Beas Kund Lake!

• Trek difficulty: moderate
• Best time to visit: mid-June to October

Vlogging tips for trekkers

Be authentic

Vlogging a trek is telling people about your experience—the bad and the good! It should be a vlog only and not a documentary movie or something scripted like Man vs. Wild! Go with the flow; be authentic with everything you show. Do not sugarcoat your experiences or be afraid of taking your camera out in public. Just be your authentic self!

Include more people.

Trek vlogs are not simply about you! If you want it to be engaging, interact and include other people in your vlogs. Start interacting with your audience by talking to them directly on the camera. Then, include other people, like the trek guides or other trekkers or locals, in your vlog. Ask for their experience and more. Of course, get their permission before including them in your vlogs.

Vlog even when the trek is not going smoothly.

People expect authenticity from vloggers sharing information about treks. So, ensure you vlog the trek even if the weather is optimal! Or when the trek is becoming difficult. Be careful, but shoot a small part using a waterproof camera if it is raining, or use your smartphone to capture a part of the trek that is extremely difficult for you to trek. 

Give all the details.

What makes a trekking vlog impressive is when it has all the details. A few of your audience members are watching to plan their treks. So, every detail counts. From adding Google maps of the location to leaving below the number of your trek company to tips for trekking properly or about accommodation, everything is necessary.

Conclusion

The treks in Manali are adventurous and beautiful and provide you with a memory for a lifetime. If you book a Manali tour package, be sure to go with one which has one of these treks! A one-day trek is also enough to expose you to the exhilarating beauty of  Manali. If you are a vlogger and want to capture the treks and inform other travelers about the same, use the above tips to ensure your safety. Happy trekking and traveling amidst one of the most serene places on Earth!