Kasol Kheerganga Trek 2024

The Kheerganga trek, favored for its natural hot springs, offers a rejuvenating experience amidst the majestic Parvati Valley in Himachal Pradesh. The trek combines moderate hiking through dense forests with stunning views of snow-capped peaks, culminating in a relaxing dip in the natural hot springs, making it a popular choice for trekkers seeking both adventure and relaxation.

Highlights

• Exciting trekking & camping experiences in Parvati Valley. The best trek from Kasol.
• Trek through beautiful alpine meadows and waterfalls. Overnight camping in Kheerganga.
• Cloakroom, wash, and change facilities are available at the base camp in Kasol.
• Daily Availability: Guaranteed departure for even a single member. 
• Changing Facility: A free facility for changing and keeping your extra luggage at the reporting location.
• Road Transportation: All road transportation after the reporting point is included in the cost.

Kheerganga Trek Package Overview

• Kheerganga offers trekkers magnificent waterfalls and thundering Parvati River cascading down steep hilly slopes. All this is set against the beautiful backdrop of the Himalayas. Kheerganga trek is one experience that anybody would be happy to get lost in—in the good vibes from the clean and fresh atmosphere of Mother Nature. One of the main attractions of the Kheerganga Trek, apart from the scenic route and the refreshing breeze, is the hot water spring near Kheerganga. At an altitude of 13,000 feet, it is said to have unique medicinal and healing properties. Soak in its warm waters and for sure, your body will come out feeling more relaxed and rejuvenated than before.
• The Kheerganga trek begins from the small hill station of Kasol and then moves to the Pin Parvati Valley. Barshaini is the place from where the hike up the mountain begins. Trekkers will most definitely want to pull out their cameras and take a few snaps of the snow-clad mountains or the dreamy, starry night sky. Easy enough for beginner-level trekkers, the Kheerganga Trek is recommended for any first-time Himalayan traveller.
  
  

Kheerganga Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Barshaini, Trek to Rudranag, Trek to Kheerganga and Stay | Trek 12 km/ 5 hours

• You will be reporting at the base camp in Barshaini by 10 a.m.
• Post which, you will start trekking to Rudranag along with your guide.
• You will come across plenty of villages and their people to click infinite pictures with.
• Take a dip in hot spring and immerse yourself in breathtaking, surreal views of Mother Nature.
• As night approaches, you get a panoramic view of crystal-clear night sky.
• You will overnight camp in the tents and relish delicious dinner at Kheerganga

Day 2: Trek back from Kheerganga to Barshaini | Trek 12 KM / 3-4 hours

• On the second day after you wake up, you get high on the sound of silence and snow-capped peaks around you.
• You may take a walk in midst of beautiful scenery with molded, colourful rocks like tents at dawn.
• Post, which you will be checking out from Kheerganga after breakfast.
• Upon your arrival at the base camp by afternoon in Barshaini, your trip will mark its ends

How do reach Kasol?

Kasol lies about 37 kilometres before Kullu and you have to take a detour from Bhuntar. Bhuntar is a town close to Kullu, right on Delhi - Manali Highway.

To reach Bhuntar, you can take overnight Volvo or normal buses from ISBT Kashmiri Gate. Taking an HRTC bus is recommended. Buses are also available from Chandigarh. These buses will drop you off at Bhuntar Bus Stop. From Bhuntar, you can take local buses going to Kasol or a private/shared cab.

best time to plan for Kheerganga and Kasol travel is from April to July and then mid-September to November. Snow can be found at Kheerganga mid-December onward and trail closes soon afterwards. If you are planning to catch snow, then December and late March are the months. Kasol is a good weekend destination with many activities and stay options. Tosh trek is another one-night, two-day trek option from Kasol.