Kheerganga located in Parvati valley dist Kullu & 22kms away from Manikaran Himachal Pradesh India. Offers a numinous journey into the forest and Natural Hot water springs. The valley provides the beautiful view of the Glacier of Lahaul Spiti and Parvati River. The valley echo of the magical power of nature and has the lot to thing for the adventures lovers.
Kheer Ganga is not only known for its hot water springs, but also for the holy River Ganga that around the beautiful forests of this place and flow down impishly through the green forests. The trek to Kheerganga is believed to be the most energizing with refreshing views on your path up and post the climb you are pleased with an experience that will forget your all pains and aches after the refreshing bath in the natural hot water spring.
Facts and Tips for Kheerganga Trek:
Kheerganga considered as one of the best nature trekking places in Himachal Pradesh India. It is open only seven months a year and highest height you reach is upto 9700 ft. The place is connected by road till Barshaini and it will take approx 6 to 8 hrs to trek. The distance covered is 14 Km on foot.
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Best Time: April to November. Though you can reach in winters too but the trails are slippery and very dangerous.
Stay and Accommodation: Kheerganga provides basic lodging in a village. There are many options for guest house available to stay during the night and cost as Rs 150 per night per Bed.
Camping: You can camp with your own tents in Kheerganga. It offers some amazing sites for camping. Once you arrive at the main area in Kheerganga explore the meadow on to your right.
Food: You should not worry about food as there are many options like Indian food, Israeli and Continental food. While the serve ambiance is basic one.
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Getting Around Kheer Ganga
Kheerganga is a remote town in Parvati Valley of Kullu district and trek to Kheer Ganga is a hilly spot and involve loads of trekking, walking and hiking.
How to Reach Kheer Ganga
By Air
Pantnagar is the nearest airport to Kheer Ganga, which is around 235 kms to Kheer Ganga. From Pantnagar you can take a bus or a taxi for Barshaini and from here it is an around 11km trek for Kheerganga.
By Rail
Kathgodam is the nearest railway station of Kathgodam, which is around 198kms to Kheer Ganga. From Kathgodam you can take either a bus or a taxi for Barshaini and from there you trek up for Kheer Ganga, which is approx 11kms from Barshaini.
By Bus
The way to Kheer Ganga is properly connected till Barshaini and from Barshaini it is an approx 11km trek for Kheer Ganga.
Places around Kheerganga:
Kheerganga is the best getaway destination and can be reached during the night from Chandigarh and some other places in north. One can do many things in around Kheerganga.
Snowline
- Pin Parvati Trek
- Mantalai Lake
- Manikaran.
- Kasol.
I am planning to experience kheerganga trek in December end with 3-4 friends .so please let me know if it is safe to go and what about the snowfall density at that time.
around 3 to 4 feet snow at top of the destination, it’s not safe to go in winter. you can plan your trip after march