Places in Himachal Pradesh like Kasol and Tosh does not need any special mentions when it comes to bag packing. The neo-hippie age is reflected in every corner of the Parvati valley. The valley holds many mysteries, and it is the key to visit one of the easy and worthy trek of Kheerganga.
Kheerganga is an unique mixture of serenity and adventure. The place is accessible to most, yet poses some degree of challenge. It’s not rare if you see some Family in 50s trekking for Kheerganga generally accompanied by their teenage sons and daughters. That is the beauty of this trek. You don’t have to be super agile and skilled to get to the top, but still there is a sense of achievement that you feel when you get there, and plus you get a natural hot springs pool for free to calm of your exertion.
Basic Guide to Kheerganga
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Bairshaini to Kheerganga 11 kilometers
estimated time 5 hours
suitable weather March-April
the terrain is generally easy to moderate
The legend says that lord Shiva meditated around 3000 years in Kheerganga. The sloping piece of land is covered with green grass in summers. Opposite to this mystical valley lies a gigantic snow-capped mountain to make you feel heavenly.
It’s an easy trek, but there are certain things to be taken care of. After crossing a small village of Rudranag where you can witness a king cobra shaped mysterious falls. The steep climb starts which will offer you some challenge because of the loose soil, gravel and unclear vertical pathway. A small cranky bridge just before the steep climb is scary enough to make your hearts pound. Beneath the bridge, massive force of river Baes can be seen which is so strong that it is almost surreal. The trail becomes a bit cautious at the end. But family trek expedition or even the first timers are more than welcomed by the nature of this Kheerganga.
Be sure to carry your essentials because up there you will be charged double and you can’t help it, its remote and that’s the beauty of any trek, isn’t it?
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