Beas Kund Trek

The Beas Kund Trek is one of Manali’s most popular and scenic treks which can be completed by anyone with reasonable fitness levels. Just like the Beas River, which nourishes and energises the Kullu valley, the trek to Beas Kund – the river’s source – is a refreshing walk through pure Himalayan forests and mountain scenery.

Beas Kund is a sacred pool and high-altitude lake on the extreme north of Kullu–Manali valley. The lake remains covered by heaps of snow accumulated by avalanches till late June.

Basically, text books claim that the Beas springs from Rohtang Pass. However, geologists believe that the Beas River actually originates from the glaciers at Beas Kund.

This holy place is considered to be the meditation ground of Rishi Beas, the author of the Indian epic Mahabharata. Beas Kund lies 15 KM from Solang – the last village on the northern edge of Kullu-Manali valley.

Here it is at Beas Kund that the spectacular ranges of Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal tie a knot to close the valley. The place is also a base camp for climbing mountain peaks such as Hanuman Tibba, Friendship, Ladakhi and Shitidhar.

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Perfect for all Age Groups

Beas Kund is an easy trek that is completed by most people having reasonable fitness.

Witness Major Peaks

See all the famous peaks around Manali such as Indrasan, Deo Tibba, Shikarbeh and more.

Experienced & Safe Guides

Mountain Sojourns has 12+ years of on-ground experience guiding travellers to Bhrigu Lake.

Affordable & Regular Trips

Affordable trek cost so that everyone can experience the best of the Himalayas around Manali.

3 Nights/4 Days
Season: April to November

₹ 6000 per person + 5% GST

Trek Itinerary

Day 1: Acclimatization and Preparation

Arrive at Himalayan Mountain Sojourns campsite at Palchan in the forenoon. After breakfast, rest till lunch.
After lunch, head out for a short acclimatization walk around the campsite.
In the evening you will do the necessary preparations and pack for the trek starting tomorrow.
Dinner and overnight stay in Camping Huts.

Day 2: Beas Kund Trek Starts

After breakfast board a jeep/ taxi to Dhundhi, the roadhead from where Beas Kund Trek starts. Within one hour you will reach Dhundhi, located at an altitude of 9000 feet.
From Dhundhi, start trekking to Bakarthach, a midway point on the Beas Kund Trek. Late afternoon lunch after arrival at Bakarthach.
Bakarthach is a beautiful place just above tree line at an altitude of 10800 ft. The mighty Hanuman Tibba looms over the camp and the Beas River gurgles down in the valley, near the campsite.
Dinner and overnight in alpine tents at Bakarthach.

Day 3: Reach Beas Kund

After a 7 AM breakfast, leave for Beas Kund. Around 11 AM, you will be at Beas Kund.
Today you will have an exhilarating time trekking over the moraine of a glacier. And if you have energy left, you can trek further uphill from Beas Kund to see panoramic views of the high Himalayan peaks.
Pack lunch will be served. The guide will advise to start the return journey at 2 or 3 PM depending on weather conditions.
By 5 PM, you can expect to be back at Bakarthach camp. Overnight in alpine tents.

Day 4: Return to Mountain Sojourns Campsite

After breakfast you start your trek back to Dhundhi.
Pickup by vehicle at Dhundhi and transfer to Mountain Sojourns Camp at Palchan.
After lunch you will be dropped at Manali bus station to board an evening bus for your next destination.
Tour Ends.

Cost Includes

Pick up from Manali bus station to Mountain Sojourns Palchan campsite on arrival day
Guide for 4 days
Accommodation: One night in rooms and two nights in tents
Sleeping bags with trekking mattresses
To-and-fro vehicle transportation from HMS Palchan campsite to Dhundhi and back on second and last day of trek
All meals (vegetarian food) except breakfast on arrival day and dinner on departure day
Drop to Manali bus station on departure day

Cost Excludes

Insurance Cover
Medical evacuation (if required)
Any expense not mentioned under ‘Cost Includes’
Any expense arising out of unforeseen circumstances like bus delays, roadblocks, landslides, etc.
Personal expenses and sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary

Essential Items to Carry

Two sets of warm clothes
One sweater and one jacket
Poncho raincoat
Trekking or sports shoes – one pair
Cotton or woollen socks – three pairs
Woollen cap and gloves – one pair each
Sunglasses – one
Water bottle – one
Torch – one
Towel and other sanitary items
A small backpack
A small rucksack to carry all these things on your back
Camera (optional)

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The easy Beas Kund Trek is the perfect choice for younger trekkers and beginners. All in all, this trek passes through stunning scenery, starts from close to Manali and can be done at an affordable price. See Trek Details