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Trekking in the Himalayas ~ Beas Kund

A place of historic significance, Beas Kund is one of the most beautiful places in the Dhauladhar range (literally ‘the white range’) of the mighty Himalayas. Besides being regarded as sacred, Beas Kund is where the river Beas originates from and offer spectacular views of the nearby located Shitidhar, Ladakhi, Friendship and Hanuman Tibba peaks. One of the most alluring treks in the Kullu region, the trail offers panoramic views of the Pir Pangal range as well, and follows the banks of the river Beas. This is one of the most popular short treks through the Solang valley and takes you through an expanse of picturesque mountain landscapes.

 This trek is suitable for people for all age groups, and no prior trekking experience is required to join in.

 ITINERARY:

 7 October: Manali – Solang – Dhundi (9,000 ft)

Reach Manali early in the morning and drive to the Solang valley up to the Dhundi road-link to being the first leg of the trek. Solang boasts of some of the best skiing slopes of India and is the starting point of many treks in Himachal Pradesh.

Gradually ascending from the valley for around 8 km, the trail follows river Beas, many times crossing the stream from one side to the other, getting us to Dhundi. The quaint little mountain hamlet that has nothing to offer save scenic beauty and resonating silence, Dhundi is another alpine meadow full of wild flowers. Set up camp for overnight stay.

8 October: Dhundi – Bakarthach (10,800 ft)

Today 6 km long trek takes us over loosely held boulders and moraines of a dying glacier at places. We continue up to a scenic campsite at the pastures of Bakarthach which is a high-altitude meadow and literally means ‘shepherd’s field’. These enchanting meadows are very popular pastures for the Gaddis – a hardy nomadic tribe of shepherds, and it’s easy to find flocks of sheep grazing peacefully in this pastoral idyll. These sun and wind swept meadows will be a feast for your senses. Overnight stay in tents.

9 October: Bakarthach – Beas Kund (11,600 ft) – Bakarthach

An early start to the day and a short climb up the ridge through Bhoj Patr will get us to Beas Kund. Bhoj Patr gets its name from the fact that the area has a lot of Bhoj Patr (birch) trees. We will spend time here at the glacial tarn of Beas Kund – the source of one of the major rivers of north India. The legend is that Sage Vyas, the author of the great epic Mahabharata, meditated here. After a full day of excursion in the Beas Kund plateau, we will come back to Bakarthach in the evening.

10 October: Bakarthach – Solang – Manali

After breakfast we start our return trek to Solang; we will take the same route through Dhundi. On getting down, we’ll board the vehicle waiting for us which will get us to Manali. End of the trek. From here, one can either catch a bus back home the same day or spend some more time in Manali and explore the town and nearby places.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  1. Chai-paani-naashta: The package includes ALL meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), snacks and refreshments throughout the trek. Meals would be wholesome, delicious and abundant.
  1. Ghar-baar: Accommodation in tents on twin-sharing basis.
  1. Aana-jaana: Transfers from Manali to the starting point of the trek and back.
  1. Kaagaz paththar: Entry fees, permit to trek and forest camping charges in the region for the entire duration of the trek, wherever applicable.
  1. Upkarann: Needless to say, we’ll provide you with sleeping bags, mattresses, tents and other safety equipments required.
  1. Margdarshak avam coolie: We’ll have more than one English-speaking guides and a team of porters to carry your rucksack (not more than 10 kg) all the way up from Solang and back. You just need to carry a day backpack for water, light food/refreshments, your camera, sunglasses and other personal items.
  1. Maharaj: A trained cook will accompany us on the trek, but in case your folks back home don’t allow you to experiment with food, here’s your chance to do so now.
  1. Nazaaré: This truly is a Himalayan wonderland and if the altitude does not take your breath away, the view surely will.

 WHAT’S NOT:

  1. Jéb kharch: Expenses that are personal in nature.
  1. Aapatkallen paristithiyan: Expenses arising out of emergency/evacuation/rain/landslides/unforeseen circumstances beyond one’s control.
  1. Dawa daru: Though we’ll have a well-equipped first-aid kit, we suggest that you bring your own personal medicines. Daru (liquor), of course, is NOT included.
  1. Bacha-kucha: Anything not expressly stated.

 Dhyaan deejiye: All programmes are subject to change without prior notice.

 The cost of this trek, including all taxes, is only Rs. 7,900.