Beas Kund Trek
Trip Overview
The fierce River Beas is formed from the glacier of Beas Kund. A 3-day of trek takes you to 12,200 feet above sea level and a distance of 28 km
Highlights
- Beas Kund Trek is suitable for first-time trekkers as well.
- Daily Availability: Guaranteed departure for even a single member.
- Changing Facility: A free facility for changing and keeping your extra luggage at the reporting location.
- Personalized Care: Small batch sizes for individual focus.
How do reach Solang?
- Buses for Solang leave Manali Bus Stand at 9.30 am and 10 am and ticket costs Rs. 30–50.
- Choose a Manali Transport Add-on in Car/SUV
Detailed Overview
- The fierce River Beas is formed from the glacier of Beas Kund. This trek takes you to 3700 meters above sea level, with a total trekking distance of 28 km. trek is suitable for beginners as well and is a 3-day trek from Manali.
- The trail starts from Dhundi and goes all the way to Bakarthach. Lush green meadows filled with the local shepherds and you will be passing through the Solang Valley near Manali. April–October are the best months to trek in this area. For beginners, this trek offers the most picturesque views of your lifetime. The Beas Kund can be a miniature experience of Himachal Pradesh in a very short period of time.
Beas Kund Trek Itinerary
Day 1: Report at Solang Base Camp by 11:00 AM and Trek to Dhundi (10,334 ft) | 8 KM - 5/6 Hours Trek
- You have to report at the base camp in Solang Valley before 11 am.
- You will start your trek to Dhundi, the definition of a picturesque trek. The snow-capped mountains are visible throughout the trail as you pass through the Oak forest, Fir and Walnuts.
- It will be an 8-kilometer trek and will take you 5 to 6 hours to reach.
- Upon your arrival in Dhundi, you may have your packed lunch, which will be served at the campsite.
- You may enjoy the picturesque location as you wish; later in the night, dinner will be served and you will stay overnight in the location.
Day 2: Trek from Dhundi to Bakrathatch and to Beas Kund and back to Dhundi (11,975 ft) | 12 KM - 8/9 Hours Trek
- Dhundi is the starting point to climb Beas Kund.
- The trail is either rock in summer or layers of snow in winter.
- From here, it will take you about 5–6 hours to reach beautiful Beas Kund Lake.
- Beas Kund is known as the source of the Beas River. Beas Kund area also acts as the base camp for summit expeditions to Friendship Peak and others.
- You will have a good chance of clicking pictures and having food near the lake, post which you will be heading back to Dhundi, where you will stay overnight and have your dinner.
Day 3: Trek from Dhundi to Solang Valley | 8 KM–5/6 Hours Trek
- On the third day, you will be returning from Dhundi to Solang on foot, trekking for 8 km and it would take you 5 to 6 hours.
- Solang will be the last destination of the whole adventure trip, We start back right after breakfast. Your trek ends here.
- From Solang Valley, you may take a bus or hire a shared taxis to Manali.
Basic Details
Inclusions
- Camping in tents on twin/triple sharing basis
- Sleeping bags and sleeping mats
- Nutritious food - All meals during the trek, Lunch on Day 1 to Lunch on Day 3 (the usual menu is veg, eggs/canned meat can be provided on special request)
- Experienced & professional trek leader/guides, first aid
- Services of a cook and support staff
- Porters or mules to carry common luggage
- Facility to keep you extra luggage at the Reporting Base Camp
- Forest entry permits and camping charges, if any
- Transport from Manali to Solang (if chosen)
Exclusions
- Any expense not specified in the inclusion list
- Meals during road journeys if any
- Any a insurance
- Transport back from Solang to Manali
- Charges for personal porter
- Any airfare or transportation or extra over and above the expedition plan
- Personal expenses of any kind
- Any extra expenses due to medical exigencies or unforeseen other emergencies like extremely bad weather, landslides, changes in local unions rules and situations beyond our direct control. However, all best possible assistance would the in such situations
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Important Information
- Available to book on all dates of the calendar, if booked for two adults. In this case please send an enquiry.
- If you are planning to start a trek on the same day of your arrival in Manali then you may have breakfast at Solang Valley and keep your extra luggage here. The same may be collected after the end of your Beas Kund Trek. Please make sure you reach the reporting location before 10 AM. Batch leaves by 11 AM.
- Personal porters may be arranged to carry your personal backpack or luggage (choose add-on)
- Oxygen cylinders and first aid will be there during the trek. Rescue and medical team will be available on call at the base camp in case of any exigencies
- Tented accommodation will be provided on twin/triple/quad sharing basis as per the tent size while on the trek.
- In the case of foreigners, you need to carry original and copy of your passport with a valid visa. Foreigners may need to pay the extra amount for permits as per actuals
- Meals will be provided while on the trek. Our cooks will be serving the simple vegetarian nutritious veg hot meals for breakfast and dinner during the camping. Pack lunch will be provided during the trek. (Rice pulao, potato, dal, local dishes, hot soups, eggs, bread, poha, sweet, tea, milk etc. is the regular trek menu)
- Trekking gear to carry
- Rucksack bag with rain cover, Hand Torch with spare batteries, U V protection sunglasses, 1 Litre water bottle.
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Footwear and clothing - Non-skid deep treaded hiking shoes, Pair of lightweight slippers, A pair of quick-dry warm lower OR track pants, Full sleeves T-shirts/ Sweatshirts, Pair of thick woollen socks (optional), Thermal inner wear (optional), Warm jacket, Sun hat/cap.
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Personal toiletries - Small towel, toilet paper, paper soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, cold cream, sunscreen lotion small pack, quantity and lip balm.
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Carry your medicines in plenty in case you have any specific ailment. Consult your doctor before joining the trek.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You need to carry an original ID card and a photograph.
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The water we use during the trip is fresh mountain spring and it is recommended you carry your personal reusable water bottles and filters as well.
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An expert qualified Trek leader is assigned to lead every trek. Along with support staff, guides, cooks and porters accompany you during the trek. Post booking all details including trip coordinator details are shared on booking voucher on email and app.
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Meet-up Information/Reporting Point
- Taxi Stop, Solang Valley, Solang (Near Iceland Hotel)
- You will receive complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, in your Booking Confirmation Voucher instantly.
₹ 4025 Per Person
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