Kheerganga Trek with Backpackers Stay at Hostel

Explore the Parvati valley by trekking through the pine forests to reach Kheerganga and stay at a backpackers hostel at Kasol. 

Highlights

• Trek to Rudranaag and Kheerganaga with an expert guide and stay at a backpackers hostel. 
• Trek through beautiful alpine meadows and waterfalls. Overnight camping in Rudranaag near Kheerganga.

Detailed Overview

The Kheerganga trek is  a perfect getaway for beginners looking for an adventurous trek in the lower Himalayas, is widely popular for its dense pine forests, natural hot water springs (Manikaran & Kheerganga), waterfalls (Rudranag), short hikes, serene villages (Kalga, Pulga, Tulga) and the valley’s natural beauty. The crisp mountain air coupled with delicious Himachali & Israeli food with the smell of burning herbs coursing through the otherwise unpolluted air makes Kasol the so-called “Amsterdam of India”. One should also take a short hike to Malana from Kasol to experience the centuries-old local Malana culture.

Itinerary 

Day 1: Reach Kasol and visit Manikaran Gurudwara.

• You are requested to report at the hostel in Kaosl by 11:00 AM, which is located near to the city centre.
• After freshening up, you can walk down to Kasol village to grab Israeli food or local food.
• You will meet the trip coordinator at the city centre for a 3-hour Manikaran Gurudwara tour. 
• Reach back to the hostel and later you can enjoy with other travellers around the bonfire or can make themselves comfortable in the cosy rooms.
• Delicious vegetarian dinner is served to you around 9:00 PM and rest for the day. 

Day 2: Trek from Kasol to Rudranaag

• After having breakfast around 9:00 AM, start the journey from Kasol to Barsheni at your own expenses. 
• You will meet the trekking guide at Barsheni and start the trek here.
• Traversing through dense pine forests and enjoy the serene views of the mountains. 
• Trek for 4 hours to reach Rudranaag and you can visit a temple and a waterfall. 
• Reach the campsite and unwind in nature's lap to end the day after the dinner in the camps. 

Day 3: Trek from Rudranaag to Kheerganga and back to Kasol

• Have early breakfast by 8:00 AM and start the trek from Rudranaag to Kheerganga.
• Trek to Kheerganga would take 3 hours to reach, which is the most popular place in the Parvati Valley.
• Take a dip in the hot water springs of Kheerganga after a tiring walk to energise for the day.
• After spending a few hours, trek down to Barsheni along with the guide. 
• Reach Kasol by late afternoon to end the tour.