The astonishing beauty of Himachal Pradesh cannot be put into a few words! The fairyland landscape and the surreal aura is a bliss for any travel lover. Resting on the laps of Himalayas, it has been generously blessed with all the nature's riches. From the enchanting rivers to the gigantic mountain peaks, from the sprawling valleys to the elegant hot springs,it has in it all! It is one of the most vouched places in India for pristine natural beauty.
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Many picturesque valleys galore the tranquil countryside of Himachal! Parvati valley is one such valley in Himachal where you can get lost in the nature's marvels. Kheer Ganga trek in Himachal Pradesh, through the valley of Parvati, is an exhilarating trek which is very popular amongst avid trekkers. Let's see what makes the trekking in Parvati valley worth cherishing!
Kheer Ganga trek in Himachal Pradesh
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Kheer Ganga is a small village set up throughout the summers in Himachal Pradesh. It is open from March - October and offers an enchanting trek on a narrow cliff side path going by numerous elegant waterfalls and few isolated yet picture-book villages!
Imagine waking up to a panoramic vista which is so beautiful that it sends you in a trance mode! That is what awaits you in this stupendous trek of Kheer Ganga. Surrounded by the 'mightiest of mighty' mountains and caressed by the Parvati river, the trek of Kheer Ganga is something one has to experience first hand in order to credit it!
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Barsheni forms the base camp of Kheer Ganga trek. It is a 11-12 kilometre trek to Kheer Ganga which would ideally take 4-5 hours. The soothing breeze and the lush green landscape would definitely uplift your spirits while trekking. Robert Frost's lines will definitely hum in your lips - "The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep.."
Imagine trekking for 4-5 hours in a spellbinding landscape with soothing breezes to be greeted by a natural hot water spring at the summit! Yes, there is a natural hot water spring at the summit and one can batter the chillness with a dip!
Kheer Ganga trek details
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Trek difficulty : Easy - Moderate
Best time for Kheer Ganga trek : Kheer Ganga is open from March - October!
Trekking Trail : 11-12 kilometre
Base camp , Accommodation & Other features : Barsheni forms the base camp of the Kheer Ganga trek in Himachal Pradesh. Everything is quite affordable in Barsheni. Wooden home-stays with internet facility are available at cheap rates! One can stay in either of these 3 villages - Kalga, Pulga, and Tulga. Tosh is also situated nearby and needless to say, it is a stoner's paradise!
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Kheer Ganga trek in Himachal Pradesh is a unique and enchanting experience. Trekking through the serene valley of Parvati is an attraction on its own! Happy Travelling :)