Kasol & Kheerganga Trek package
Pine forest and the roaring Parvati river, the hot springs of Manikaran, then a day's walk up to a meadow where you bathe in a hot spring with snow peaks all round.
- Duration
- 5D / 4N
- Highest point
- 2,960 m
- Distance
- About 500 km by road + 24 km on foot
- Best time
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
About this trip
The Parvati valley runs east from Bhuntar, and it feels nothing like the Kangra side. The river is loud and fast, the hillsides are thick with pine, and the villages along it have long been loved by trekkers. Kasol is the base: a small riverside town of cafés and guesthouses.
A few kilometres on is Manikaran, where hot springs boil up beside a gurudwara and a Shiva temple. The langar cooks rice in the springs. At the head of the road is Barshaini, where the Kheerganga trail begins.
Kheerganga is a high meadow with a natural hot spring tank at the top, reached by a day's walk of about 12 km past waterfalls and the village of Nakthan. Bathing in the warm water with cold mountain air on your face is something people talk about for years.
Highlights
- Kheerganga hot spring at about 2,960 m
- Manikaran gurudwara, temple and hot springs
- Riverside walks at Kasol and Chalal
- Waterfalls and forest on the Kheerganga trail
- Scenic drive via Mandi and the Beas gorge
Altitude on the route
Day by day
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Day 1
Kangra to Kasol
Early start. Drive via Palampur, Mandi and Bhuntar into the Parvati valley to Kasol (7–8 hours).
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Day 2
Kasol and Manikaran
Walk to Chalal across the river, then Manikaran's gurudwara, temple and hot springs. Evening in Kasol's cafés.
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Day 3
Trek to Kheerganga
Drive to Barshaini and walk about 12 km via Nakthan to Kheerganga. Hot spring bath and a night in a camp where permitted.
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Day 4
Back to Kasol
Sunrise at the top, then walk down to Barshaini and drive back to Kasol.
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Day 5
Drive home
Drive back via Mandi to Kangra, Gaggal or Dharamshala, or drop at Bhuntar airport.
Included
- 3 nights in Kasol, 1 night at Kheerganga (tent or camp), twin sharing
- Breakfast and dinner
- Private cab for the full trip
- Local trek guide
- Tolls, parking and driver allowance
Not included
- Porter or mule
- Lunch and snacks on the trail
- Entry or forest fees if charged
- Personal expenses
Good to know
Camping rules at the top
Overnight camping at Kheerganga has been restricted by the authorities at times. We confirm what is allowed for your dates and book a licensed camp, or plan a day trek if needed.
Long drive
Kangra to Kasol is about 240 km. Break it with a night in Bir or Mandi if you prefer a slower start.
Monsoon
July and August bring landslides on the Mandi–Kullu road and in the Parvati valley. We do not run this trip in those months.
Stay, pickup and who it suits
- Where you stay
- Riverside guesthouses in Kasol; a camp at Kheerganga.
- Pickup points
- Kangra, Gaggal Airport, Dharamshala, Palampur or Pathankot
- Best for
- Friends, couples and fit families who want a short trek with a spectacular reward.
Kasol & Kheerganga Trek: questions
How long is the Kheerganga trek?
About 12 km one way from Barshaini, usually 5–6 hours up and 4 hours down. It is moderate, with a steady climb.
How far is Kasol from Dharamshala?
About 240 km by road via Mandi and Bhuntar, a 7–8 hour drive.
Can you stay overnight at Kheerganga?
Camping rules at the top have changed over the years. We check the current rules for your dates and book a licensed camp where allowed.
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Plan your Kasol & Kheerganga Trek trip
Tell us your dates and group. We will send hotels and a final price you can change freely.