All About Kheerganga Trek
Take the Kheerganga Trek 2019
for some of the most memorable moments of your life. With hot springs at the
summit and an unforgettable view of the Himalayas and the splendid Parvati
Valley, this backpackers’ trip to Himachal Pradesh is an irresistible tourist
magnet. It is a pocket-friendly trip attractive to people of all ages. The base
of the splendid Kheerganga Trek is at Barshaini, located only a 3 hours’ drive
away from Manali, at an altitude of 1189 m. Kheerganga (Khir Ganga), located at
a height of about 2950 m, is one of the most well-known trekking destinations
in Himachal Pradesh. Located deep in the Parvati Valley, Kheerganga presents to
the trekkers a wealth of memorable experiences! Kheerganga’s history is said to
date back thousands of years when it was Lord Shiva’s abode.
There are three different possible
routes that can be taken from Barshaini to reach Kheerganga. For the full
experience of the area, the route taken from Kheerganga will be different from
the one taken to it. The trek starts from Barshaini, at the dam built
on river Parvati, and goes to Kheerganga, where you will be camping overnight
in tents. From there, you come down back to Barshaini, towards Tosh which has
seen a recent spurt in tourist activity. Tosh has especially gained popularity
in recent times and this trek presents an ideal opportunity to go sightseeing
in the quaint town and explore it for souvenirs! There are a lot of unorthodox
paths running through the forests from Barshaini to Kheerganga. However, it is
advised that these routes be avoided as they can be dangerous and unreliable.
Make your holidays memorable with a trek to Kheerganga!
The temperature at Kheerganga varies
across the seasons! The weather can get extremely cold in the winter, with snow
covering the landscape in glittering snow. The temperature can go up to 45
degrees during the days in summers, .i.e., late in May or early June. However,
the temperature in the winters hits negative and snowfall is common. The
trekker can choose to undertake the trek at any time of the year as per his or
her weather preference and the trek is an attractive prospect in all weathers,
for all months, whether it be in December or in May. It is a short, easy trek,
which even beginners can undertake. The total distance covered during the trek
is 26 km and the terrain remains a gentle incline or decline throughout, though
it does get relatively steeper in certain parts.
Along our way to Kheerganga, we
explore Nakhtan village and Rudra Nag village. The scenic hamlets make for the
perfect stops and are ideal to delve into the local culture of Himachal Pradesh
and interact with the locals and enjoy the local food and cafes. After a while,
we reach the Rudra Nag temple. The ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva
and sees a lot of pilgrims annually, all lost in their religious fervour. The
Rudra Nag Waterfall is another splendid landmark, which we come across during
our ascend to Kheerganga. The water at the waterfall is cool and clear and you
can refill your water bottles here as you enjoy the hot refreshments at the
nearby cafe. Sometimes, you will also come across shepherds with their flocks
of sheep grazing nearby. The picturesque scenes make this trek to Kheerganga an
out-of-the-world experience. As we cross the waterfall, the path gets a little
steeper, but we start spotting the blue and yellow huts which mark the final
milestone of the trek. They mean that Kheerganga is not far now!
Upon reaching Kheerganga, you can
head straight for the Parvati Kund, or the natural hot water springs, which
become all the more attractive in the winters. As you take a look around, you
will notice that Kheerganga is full of little cafes serving hot meals and
beverages. These are mostly open-air cafes, with all of them having closed
places to cater to the public during the evenings as well!
You will be staying in camps,
overnight, in Kheerganga. Experience campfire, tents, and sleeping bags like
never before, during this adventure. The music session to be organized at the
campsite is the cherry on the top! During the upcoming holidays, plan a trip to
Kheerganga and make your vacations extraordinary!
For this adventure trek, you have to
meet the beautiful hill station Barshaini. To reach Barshaini from Kasol, you
can take a bus or hire a cab from there. You can also take an overnight bus
from Delhi to Bhuntar, and then take another bus from Bhuntar to Barshaini.
Buses ply from Bhuntar to Barshaini frequently, and the distance can be covered
in approximately 2-3 hours. Taking a flight to the Bhuntar Airport from Delhi
can also be an option.
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