Kheerganga Trek, Kasol

Situated at a height of 9600 ft and deep in the Parvati Valley, Kheerganga trek is a well-known experience in Himachal Pradesh. This trek neither requires previous experience nor too much time to explore making it a perfect weekend experience to go for. The trek starts from Barshaini, situated at a distance of 17 km from Kasol.

Often called a nature paradise, Kheerganga trek route takes you to a journey through verdant oak trees, waterfalls, and majestic landscapes of Himachal. Once you reach Kheerganga, take a dip in the Parvati Kund(natural hot water springs) while you gaze at the snow-peaks of Himalayas. Spend your night under the star studded sky with Kheerganga camping.

Quick info:
Kheerganga trek distance: 24 km
Kheerganga trek temperature: Day- 8 degrees to 15 degrees, Night- 0 degree to 3 degrees
Kheerganga trek height: 9,650 ft
Kheerganga trek difficulty level: Easy
Kheerganga trek best time: Whole year except monsoon

Day 1: Kasol to Kheerganga

• Pick up point- Kasol main market
• Pick up time- 7 AM
• Trek start time- 9 AM
• Distance covered- 12 km
• Altitude- 5183 ft to 7224 ft to 9650 ft
• Meals- Lunch and dinner

Day 2: Trek Back to Kasol

• Trek down after breakfast
• Transfer to Kasol

Day 1: Kasol to Kheerganga

• Get ready to be picked up from Kasol main market in the morning.
• Reach Barshani in approx 1 hour and meet your guides.
• This 12 km will take you around 5-6 hours to complete.
• Start your trek after a briefing session from the guides.
• Trek through the forest with the company of Parvati river.
• Reach the campsite and relax for a while.
• Head towards Parvati Kund, which is the highlight of this trek.
• Have lunch with the breathtaking view of the Himalayas.
• Explore the surroundings in the evening.
• Have dinner and retire for the night.

Day 2: Trek Back to Kasol

• Have breakfast and start your trek back to Barshaini.
• Get transferred to Kasol and end your Kheerganga trekking experience.

• Rucksack (Min 55 Ltrs with rain cover)
• Trekking Shoes, Floaters or Sandals
• Quick Dry Tees
• Track Pants
• Cotton socks
• Pair of woolen socks
• Rain jacket or Poncho 
• 1 Full Sleeves Sweater or Fleece Jacket,1 Heavy Jacket, 1 Pair of Thermal
• Quick-dry towel
• Windproof Jacket
• Woolen Cap
• Gloves
• Sun Cap
• Scarf
• Lip Balm
• Cold Cream & SunScreen (SPF 40+)
• Packed food
• Water Bottle 1 
• Powerbank
• Headlamp or torch with fresh pair of batteries
• Personal Toiletries 
• Personal Basic Medical Kit
• Sunglasses
• People who use spectacles (Use Photochromic glasses instead of contact lenses)
• Trekking Pole
• Extra Polythene

• Accommodation in camps(double/triple sharing)

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Trekking with certified guides

• Any kind of personal expenses
• Any food item or other purchases made during the trek and the drive
• Mules or Porters to carry personal luggage and other items on trek 

1. Rent gear: You can reduce the hassle of buying gear like trek pants, jackets, shoes and rent them for the trek at an additional cost.
2. RT-PCR negative certification: This is mandatory for goSTOPS treks. Without it, you will not be allowed to join us. You are exempted only if you’ve taken two doses of vaccine or were infected with COVID-19 in the last three months. 

• If cancellation is made 30 days before the date of travel, 25% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
• If cancellation is made 15 to 30 days before the date of travel, 50% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
• If cancellation is made 0 to 15 days before the date of travel, 100% of the total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
• The applicable refund amount will be processed within 10 business days.