Himachal Pradesh trek
Kheerganga Trek
The Parvati valley classic, with a hot spring at the top
Kheerganga is an easy to moderate 2 day hike from Barshaini in Himachal's Parvati valley to a meadow with a natural hot spring at about 9,700 ft. It pairs naturally with a Kasol trip and works from April to November, avoiding heavy monsoon weeks.
- Max altitude
- About 9,700 ft (2,950 m)
- Duration
- 2 days, about 12 km each way
- Difficulty
- Easy-moderate
- Best time
- April to June, September to November
- Base
- Barshaini, near Kasol
- Getting there
- Kasol or Bhuntar, reached by overnight bus from Delhi
Kheerganga trek: Parvati Valley in Himachal Pradesh
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Why people pick Kheerganga
- Hot spring pool with valley views at the top
- Forest trail past waterfalls and village cafes
- Easy to fit into a Kasol weekend
Route, day by day
The usual shape of the trek. Exact camps and timings vary by operator and conditions.
Fitness
Easy-moderate. Suitable for active beginners, the trail is long rather than technical.
What to carry
- Trekking shoes with ankle support, broken in
- Three warm layers and a waterproof jacket
- Headlamp, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Two water bottles
- Personal medicines and a small first aid kit
- Original photo ID
Safety and altitude
- Climbing too fast is the main cause of altitude sickness. Keep the acclimatisation day the route plan includes.
- A headache, nausea, dizziness or unusual breathlessness above about 2,500 m are warning signs. Stop going higher, and descend if they get worse.
- Summit timings depend on the weather. Turning back on a bad day is a normal mountain decision, not a failed trek.
- Mention asthma, blood pressure, heart conditions or recent illness in your brief, and check with a doctor before a high-altitude trek.
- Ask your written quote who leads the group, what first aid and oxygen is carried, and what happens if someone cannot continue.
Before you book
Overnight options at the top depend on current forest department rules, which have changed in recent years. We confirm what is permitted for your dates.
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