Question 1

What is the duration of Karol Tibba trek?

Accepted Answer

Karol Tibba trek is an easy trek with a short 7 kilometers that takes around 7 hours to complete and allows one to ascend and descend on the same day. And, explore the beauty of the far-reaching views of the city and hills after reaching the top. And, it is advisable to come down before sundown to keep yourself away from unfriendly encounters with solan wildlife.

Question 2

What is the best time for Karol Tibba trek?

Accepted Answer

The ideal month for Karol Tibba Trek is during the summer season, just before the monsoon because of the comfortable and pleasant weather to enjoy the trek and views. And, one should go for the trek during the day time because of the clear visibility as crystal and get the breathtaking views of the hill and the city from the top peak.

Question 3

How much distance do we cover in trek to Karol Tibba from Solan?

Accepted Answer

The total climbing distance covered to the peak is 7 kilometres that take around 7 hours and can easily be done because the difficulty level is easy to mild. The clouds will get closer as you go up and up and cross over grasslands and treelines. On reaching the top, feel free to lie down, relax in the lap of nature and soak the beauty in. Karol Tibba is the highest peak in the city with the elevation of 2100m.

Question 4

Is Karol Tibba from Solan trek safe?

Accepted Answer

Karol Tibba Solan is absolutely safe. The difficulty level is easy to mild. And, you just need to follow the instructions of the guide for safety & security. The instructor will guide you to safely cover the steep and challenging part of the terrain. Also, the trek ensures to meet all the safety parameters before the trek. Apart from this, the basic first aid kit will always be there in case needed. We would also recommend you to carry appropriate equipment for the trek along with some personal medicine so that you can consume them on time. Because of the steep path, you will get tired so you should carry water bottles or energy drinks to keep yourself hydrated all the time. We also recommend you to put your essential things in a backpack so that your hands get free while trekking.

Question 5

What is the starting point of the trek?

Accepted Answer

The starting point of the trek is Solan which is 25 km away from Kasauli bus stand. After your arrival at Kasauli bus stand, you will be transferred to the trek starting point where the pick-up timing is 10:00 AM. After reaching to the trek point, there will be a briefing session on the trek and the walking sticks will be provided for the smooth trekking. You will encounter with quite a lot of challenging terrain but a worth putting energy to get the beauty of hills and the city.

Question 6

What is the difficulty level of Karol Tibba trek?

Accepted Answer

The difficulty level of Karol Tibba trek is easy to moderate and is for anyone & everyone with steep ascends. A decent fitness level is required to complete the trek. Being the highest peak in Solan allows wanderers to witness the most alluring scenic views of Solan city, Shimla city, and Churdhar peak. There will be quite a lot of arduous terrain to be encountered. Be informed that the minimum age required to participate for this trekking is 8 years and a decent physical level is required for this activity.

Question 7

What is the pick-up & drop location for the trek?

Accepted Answer

The pickup and the drop-off location for the trek is Kasauli bus stand and the trip starts at 10:00 AM.  The starting point of the trek is Solan which is 25 km away from Kasauli bus stand where the trek distance is 7 km.

Question 8

What things do I need to carry for Karol Tibba trek?

Accepted Answer

On your Karol Tibba solan trip, you should carry the following to make your trek more comfortable: - Thrillophilia Booking Voucher - Valid ID Proof - Trekking or Jogging Shoes - Backpack/Water bottles - Personal Medicines - Dry or packed food

Question 9

Is there any meal included in Karol Tibba trek package?

Accepted Answer

Yes, evening snacks will be served in Karol Tibba trek package.

Question 10

Which are the other best Himachal treks that we can book from Thrillophilia?

Accepted Answer

Here is the list of best treks in Himachal that you can book from Thrillophilia:Triund TrekKheerganga TrekSar Pass trekshrikhand mahadev TrekBijli Mahadev Trek