Kasol Kheerganga Trek

Beginning in the bustling markeplaces of Kasol, this 2-day short trek will take you to the charming forests of Kheerganga. En route, you'll visit the serpent shaped waterfall at Rudra Nag and dip your feet in the natural hot water springs at Kheerganga. With beautiful views of the Parvati Valley, the trail to Kheerganga twists through mountains covered with evergreen grasslands and rich forests. At night, you'll sleep in tents pitched at campsites that offer stunning views of peaks in the Pin Valley National Park.

Destination

Kheerganga is a meadow of lush grasslands that is known for its natural hot water springs. Located at an altitude of 9,700 feet, Kheerganga is believed to be the spot where Lord Shiva meditated over 3,000 years ago.

Your trek begins from Kasol, a popular backpacking destination for travellers looking to scale higher altitudes in the Parvati Valley.

Destination highlights

Climb up to an altitude of 9,700 feet on a trek to Kheerganga. | Explore the magnificent beauty of mountains in the Parvati Valley. | Visit the Rudra Nag waterfall and Kheerganga hot springs. | Spend your nights in tents pitched at photogenic campsites.

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9700

5200

24 kms

12 hrs

12 kms

Kasol campsite at 09:30 hrs.

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Kasol campsite at 16:00 hrs.

Shared public transport

Barshaini

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09:30

16:00

Arrive at the Kasol campsite by 09:30 hrs and embark on a gorgeous trek to Kheerganga. Begin your journey by hiking towards Rudra Nag, where you can stop to visit its famous serpent shaped waterfall. En route, you will also trek through the quaint villages of Kalga and Pulga before arriving at the splendid meadows of Kheerganga. Spend the evening dipping your tired feet in the natural hot water springs at Kheerganga and feel the cool breeze that blows through the forests. Overnight at Kheerganga in tents.

Overnight at Kheerganga in tents.

Report at the campsite in Kasol by 09:30 hrs. You will be accommodated in dome tents at Kheerganga on a triple-sharing basis. Sleeping bags and mattresses will be provided for a restful night's sleep. Your campsite will be equipped with common kitchen/dining and toilet tents. Today's meal package includes breakfast and dinner. You can spend extra to have lunch at any of the cafes or restaurants in Kheerganga.

Food

Breakfast | Dinner

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Day 1 Milestone

Kasol

Kheerganga

09:30 AM

Wake up to a heavenly view of the high altitude campsite at Kheerganga. Today, you will descend back to Kasol and retrace your steps. After a short trek, you will reach Barshaini and take public transport back to Kasol. Your trip ends here.

Your trip ends before nightfall.

Today's meal package includes breakfast before heading back to Kasol. You can spend extra to have lunch at any of the cafes or restaurants in Kasol.

Food

Breakfast

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Day 2 Milestone

Kheerganga

Kasol

06:00 AM

Includes / Excludes

Includes

  • Travel in arrangements from and to Kasol in shared local transport
  • Accommodation in dome tents on triple sharing basis
  • All camping equipment required for the trek
  • Dome tents, sleeping bags and mattresses
  • Common kitchen/dining and toilet tents
  • Meals consisting of dinner on Day 1 and breakfast on Day 2
  • Services of an experienced trekking guide and camping crew
  • First aid kit
  • All applicable taxes

Excludes

  • Forest entry charge of INR 50 per person
  • Transport between base city and Kasol
  • Lunch throughout the trip
  • Any costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, road blocks etc.
  • Personal expenses such as tips to staff, alcohol or beverages etc.
  • Travel or medical insurance
  • Any item not mentioned in inclusions

What to Wear

What to Wear

  • Comfortable, quick-dry apparel
  • Trekking footwear
  • Woollen socks and gloves
  • Windcheater and jacket
  • Sweater and thermal wear
  • Raincoat or poncho
  • T-shirts/sweatshirts and track pants
  • Not to wear - Expensive jewellery or gadgets
  • Sandals or slippers (while trekking)
  • Denim jeans or restrictive apparel (while trekking)
  • Hard luggage like suitcases

What not to Wear

  • Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
  • Restrictive clothing
  • Flip-flops

Equipment / Gear

We Provide

  • All camping equipment required for the trek
  • Dome tents, sleeping bags and mattresses
  • Common kitchen/dining and toilet tents
  • First Aid kit

You need to get

  • Rucksack (with rain cover)
  • ID proof
  • Water bottle
  • Toilet paper
  • Trekking poles and knee cap (optional)
  • Sunglasses (polarised, anti-glare)
  • Torch (extra batteries)
  • Sunscreen lotion and lip balm
  • Personal toiletries

Medical Kit

  • Specific personal or prescribed medication, personal first-aid kit.

Cancellation policy

For cancellations made more than 3 days before departure of the Kasol Kheerganga trek: 30% refund.

For cancellations made 0-3 days before departure of the Kasol Kheerganga trek: No refund.

No show: No refund.

All refunds will be processed after deducting any transaction charges.

Rules on trip

Travellers are required to adhere to the instructions of the trek leader during the Kasol Kheerganga trek.

Travellers are requested to treat the local culture with respect and avoid littering, defacing property and monuments and causing general disturbance.

Consumption of liquor, drugs, tobacco products and cigarettes is strictly prohibited during the Kasol Kheerganga trek.

Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions

The tour operator reserves the right to cancel or alter the itinerary of the Kasol Kheerganga trek to maximize the safety of travellers as well as staff.

Travellers will be required to bear any additional costs arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, road blocks etc.