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Beas Kund Trek — Guide, Dates & Cost
Beas Kund Trek is a 4-day moderate trek in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, reaching 3,893 m (12,772 ft). It covers about 14.5 km on foot and starts at Dhundi and ends at Beas Kund and back. Best time: May to June and August to October. Free Trekking Gear (Decathlon shoes, -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes) comes with this trek: ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing.
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District: Kullu
Duration: 4 Days
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Highest Altitude: 3,893 m / 12,772 ft
Trekking Distance: 14.5 km
Temperature: Summer (May-Jun): Day 15°C to 20°C, Night 1°C to 5°C | Late Aug-Oct (Autumn): Day 12°C to 15°C, Night -2°C to 3°C
A glacial lake at the source of the Beas river, ringed by some of the best-known peaks of the Pir Panjal, and all of it within four days of Manali. The Beas Kund trek is the short, high trek that gives you a real taste of the big mountains: meadow camps, boulder fields, snow patches into early summer and a lake at 3,893 m (12,772 ft) with Hanuman Tibba rising straight above it.
The Beas Kund trek lies at the head of the Solang valley in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, in the upper basin of the Beas river. We meet at Beas Bridge in Manali at 8:30 AM and drive 14 km up the valley past Solang to the road head at Dhundi, at 2,800 m (9,190 ft). From there the trek walks up the young Beas river to Palchhani Thach at 3,100 m (10,170 ft), then to the meadow camp of Lohali at 3,400 m (11,150 ft), and on the third day climbs through moraine to Lady Leg at 3,823 m (12,540 ft) and the lake itself at 3,893 m (12,772 ft).
It is a 4-day trek of about 14.5 km on foot, Manali to Manali, and it is an out-and-back: you return to Lohali after the lake and walk down to Dhundi on the last morning. Beas Kund takes its name from the sage Ved Vyas, who in local tradition bathed and meditated here, and the lake is treated as the source of the Beas. The short distances and the gentle first two days make it one of the best-loved first high-altitude treks in Himachal.
The Source of the Beas – What Makes the Beas Kund Trek Unmissable
Few treks put you this close to serious mountains for so little walking. From the lake and the ridge above it, you stand in a bowl of peaks: Hanuman Tibba at the head of the valley, Friendship Peak and Ladakhi on the ridges around you, and the line of summits known as the Seven Sisters, or Shitidhar, closing the far side. These are mountains that expedition teams train on, and on the Beas Kund trek you look at them from a meadow at lunchtime.
The lake itself is small and changes with the season. In late May and June it is partly frozen, with snow lying on the moraine around it and old avalanche cones still filling the gullies. By September the ice has gone, the water is a clear green-grey, and the meadows below are at their fullest. Whichever season you choose, the walk from Lohali up through Lady Leg is the kind of place where the group goes quiet, because the valley suddenly opens and the peaks fill the sky.
The camps are the other reason to come. Palchhani Thach and Lohali are open grazing meadows beside the Beas, used in summer by shepherds who bring their flocks up from the villages below. Nights here are clear and cold, with the river loud in the background, and a short walk from the tents puts the whole valley in front of you. For a trek that starts a short drive from one of the busiest towns in Himachal, it feels remote surprisingly quickly.
The Trail Itself
For a 14.5 km trek, Beas Kund has a clear shape: two easy days, one hard day, one day down. Day 1 is a short walk of about 2 km from Dhundi along the river to Palchhani Thach, enough to settle in and let your body meet the altitude. Day 2 climbs gradually over grassland and boulder patches, about 3.5 km to Lohali, with the valley narrowing and the peaks drawing closer. Day 3 is the real work: a steep climb over moraine and boulder fields to the Lady Leg meadow and on to the lake, about 5 km up and back, with snow patches on the upper section until July. Day 4 retraces the valley down to Dhundi, about 4 km, and the drive back to Manali takes you to town by the afternoon.
There are no river crossings without bridges and no technical sections, but the boulder fields on Day 3 need steady feet and attention, especially when the rocks are wet or snow-covered. Trekking poles help on the moraine, and in early summer microspikes make the snow patches straightforward.
Who Is This Trek For?
The Beas Kund trek is graded moderate, at the easier end of that grade, and we recommend it for fit beginners, families with older children, solo trekkers and groups of colleagues who want their first camp above 3,000 m. The first two days are short and gentle. The hardest day is Day 3: about 5 km and 5–8 hours on foot from Lohali to Lady Leg and the lake and back, with about 500 m of height gain over moraine and boulders, partly on snow in May and June. We recommend four to six weeks of preparation, with regular brisk walking, jogging or cycling and a few sessions of stair climbing with a loaded backpack. Children aged 10 and above who walk regularly can join with a parent or guardian. Above 60: a doctor’s fitness certificate is needed, and an ECG or TMT report is recommended. Season: May to June and mid-August to October.
Key Highlights of the Beas Kund Trek
- Beas Kund lake – the glacial lake at 3,893 m (12,772 ft) treated as the source of the Beas river, linked to the sage Ved Vyas
- A bowl of big peaks – Hanuman Tibba, Friendship Peak, Ladakhi and the Seven Sisters (Shitidhar) seen from the lake and the ridge above it
- Meadow camps by the river – Palchhani Thach and Lohali, open shepherd grazing grounds beside the young Beas
- Lady Leg – the high meadow below the lake where the valley opens and the peaks fill the view
- Snow into early summer – snow patches and a partly frozen lake in late May and June, green meadows from August
- A short drive from Manali – the trek starts 14 km from town at Dhundi, so it fits a long weekend
- A gentle introduction to altitude – three nights above 3,000 m with short daily distances
- Solang valley views – the whole upper Beas basin opens up as you climb
Best Time to Do the Beas Kund Trek
The Beas Kund trek runs in two windows: May to June, before the monsoon, and mid-August to October, as the rains end and the meadows turn green. The first window gives you snow, the second gives you clear skies and the fullest meadows. Early to mid-July brings heavy afternoon rain to the Solang valley, and from November to April deep snow closes the upper trail and the road to Dhundi.
May to June – Summer (The Snow Season)
In late May and June, snow still lies on the upper trail above Lohali, the lake is partly frozen and the slopes around Lady Leg hold old snow in the gullies. The lower meadows are just turning green and the river runs high with meltwater. Days are warm in the sun, from 15°C to 20°C, while nights drop to between 1°C and 5°C at the camps, colder when the wind comes down the valley. Microspikes and gaiters are part of the kit on the lake day.
Mid-August to October – Late Monsoon to Autumn (The Green Season)
From the second half of August the rain eases, the snow has gone from the trail and the meadows at Palchhani Thach and Lohali are at their greenest. September brings the clearest views of the year, and October adds crisp mornings and golden grass. Days range from 12°C to 15°C, and nights from 3°C in late August down to -2°C by October, so pack for a cold camp even if the days feel mild. The lake is fully open and at its most colourful in this window.
Beas Kund Trek Cost and Booking in 2026
The Beas Kund trek costs the amount shown in the price box on this page, for 4 days from Manali to Manali, with Free Trekking Gear: Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes. Meals, stays, permits and a certified trek leader are included; transport between Manali and Dhundi is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers. Book online on this page by choosing a batch date. Booking closes at 5 PM on the day before the trek, and you can reschedule once, free of charge, up to 8 days before departure.
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Transport is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers, from Beas Bridge, Manali at 8:30 AM to Dhundi. Your trek coordinator will confirm the cab fare.
Day 1: Manali to Dhundi and Palchhani Thach
Route Details:
Drive: Manali → Dhundi, 14 km, 1.5 hrs | Trek: Dhundi → Palchhani Thach | Distance: 2 km | Duration: 1–2 hrs | Altitude: 2,800 m → 3,100 m
We meet at Beas Bridge in Manali at 8:30 AM, where your trek leader checks your documents, hands over your Free Trekking Gear and takes your first health readings. From Manali the group drives 14 km up the Beas valley through Palchan and Solang to the road head at Dhundi, about 1.5 hrs on a narrow mountain road. This drive is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers.
Dhundi is the last point the road reaches, at 2,800 m (9,190 ft), with the Beas running fast beside it. The trek starts here with a short, gentle walk of about 2 km up the valley. The trail follows the river over grass and stones, with birch and a few scattered pines on the slopes, and the first snow peaks at the head of the valley come into view within the first half-hour.
Palchhani Thach is an open meadow beside the river, used by shepherds in summer, and the camp is set up here in the early afternoon. After a hot lunch there is time to walk around the meadow, sit by the river and let your body get used to being above 3,000 m. Drink water steadily through the afternoon, even if you do not feel thirsty, and keep a warm layer on once the sun leaves the valley floor.
Evening brings tea, a briefing from the trek leader on the days ahead and the first SpO2 and pulse checks. The first night at 3,100 m (10,170 ft) is colder than Manali, so sleep in your thermals and keep your water bottle inside the tent. The short first day is deliberate: it gives you a full afternoon and night at altitude before the longer walk to Lohali.
What to Expect:
- Meet at Beas Bridge, Manali, at 8:30 AM
- Shared cab to Dhundi, 14 km, about 1.5 hrs (not included)
- Short riverside walk of about 2 km
- First views of the snow peaks at the valley head
- Afternoon to rest and adjust to 3,100 m
- Overnight: camping at Palchhani Thach
Day 2: Palchhani Thach to Lohali
Route Details:
Trek: Palchhani Thach → Lohali | Distance: 3.5 km | Duration: 4–5 hrs | Altitude: 3,100 m → 3,400 m
After breakfast the trail leaves the meadow and climbs gradually up the valley, staying close to the Beas. The distance is short, about 3.5 km, but the group walks it slowly, with stops to look back down the Solang valley and to let everyone settle into a rhythm at altitude. The gradient is gentle for most of the morning, over grassland broken by patches of boulders where the path picks its way between the rocks.
As you climb, the valley narrows and the peaks on both sides draw closer. The boulder patches ask for a little attention: step on the flat tops, use your trekking poles for balance and keep your weight centred. In May and June old snow may still lie in the shaded hollows, and in late August the grass is thick and bright with small alpine flowers. Water is close by the whole way, but fill your bottles at camp anyway and sip regularly.
Lohali, also called Bakarthach, is a wide shepherd meadow at 3,400 m (11,150 ft) just below the moraine that leads up to the lake. The camp sits in the open with the river on one side and steep slopes rising to the ridges above. Lunch is served at camp, and the afternoon is free to rest, walk a short way up the trail or simply watch the light move across the peaks.
This is the camp for the next two nights, so you can settle in properly. In the evening the trek leader runs the daily SpO2 and pulse checks and briefs the group on the lake day: the early start, the layers you will need, microspikes if there is snow, and how the day is paced. Lay out your clothes before you sleep, as the morning will be cold and you will want to move quickly after breakfast.
What to Expect:
- Gradual climb beside the Beas river
- Grassland and boulder patches
- Valley narrows, peaks draw closer
- Wide shepherd meadow camp at Lohali
- Daily SpO2 and pulse checks in the evening
- Overnight: camping at Lohali
Day 3: Lohali to Lady Leg and Beas Kund, back to Lohali
Route Details:
Trek: Lohali → Lady Leg → Beas Kund → Lohali | Distance: 5 km | Duration: 5–8 hrs | Altitude: 3,400 m → 3,893 m → 3,400 m
This is the big day of the trek. The group leaves Lohali early, after a hot breakfast, carrying only a day pack with water, snacks, warm layers, a rain jacket and sunglasses. The trail climbs steeply from the meadow onto the moraine, a long slope of loose rock and boulders left behind by the glacier. The path is clear but rough, and the trek leader sets a slow pace with regular short breaks so the group stays together.
The boulder field is the part that needs care. Test each rock before you commit your weight, use your poles and keep three points of contact on the bigger steps. In May and June snow patches cover sections of the moraine, and you walk them in microspikes and gaiters from your Free Trekking Gear. After about two hours the slope eases and you step onto Lady Leg, a high meadow at 3,823 m (12,540 ft), where the valley opens and the full ring of peaks comes into view.
From Lady Leg it is a short final climb to Beas Kund at 3,893 m (12,772 ft). The lake is small and sits in a bowl of rock and snow, with Hanuman Tibba rising directly above it and Friendship Peak, Ladakhi and the Seven Sisters around the rim. In early summer the surface is partly frozen; by September it is open and clear. The group spends a good hour here for photographs, rest and a packed lunch before turning back.
The descent to Lohali follows the same route over the moraine and takes most of the afternoon, with tired legs needing as much attention as the climb did. Back at camp there is hot tea, the daily health checks and an early dinner. It is the longest day of the trek, and the evening is a quiet, happy one, with the lake behind you and only the walk out ahead.
What to Expect:
- Early start with a day pack only
- Steep climb over moraine and boulder fields
- Snow patches on the upper trail in May and June
- Lady Leg meadow and the ring of peaks
- Beas Kund lake at 3,893 m, the source of the Beas
- Longest day of the trek: about 5 km, 5–8 hrs
- Overnight: camping at Lohali
Day 4: Lohali to Dhundi and drive to Manali
Route Details:
Trek: Lohali → Dhundi | Distance: 4 km | Duration: 3–4 hrs | Altitude: 3,400 m → 2,800 m | Drive: Dhundi → Manali, 14 km, 1.5 hrs
The last day is a straightforward walk down the valley. After breakfast the camp is packed up and the group retraces the trail past Palchhani Thach to Dhundi, about 4 km with a steady loss of height. Walking downhill with a full backpack is harder on the knees than it looks, so take shorter steps on the boulder patches, keep your poles in use and let the river set the pace beside you.
The views change as you descend: the big peaks drop out of sight behind the ridges, the valley widens and the first trees return. The meadows that looked bare on the way up are full of detail on the way down, with flowers, shepherd shelters and grazing sheep in season. Mobile signal comes and goes a little above Solang, so a rest stop near Dhundi is a good place to send your first messages home since Manali.
The trek ends at the Dhundi road head, where lunch is served before the drive. From Dhundi the group drives 14 km back down through Solang to Manali, about 1.5 hrs. This cab is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers. Expect to reach Manali in the afternoon, with time to return your Free Trekking Gear; the deposit is refunded by UPI within 2 working days after we check the returned gear.
If you are heading to Delhi or Chandigarh, evening buses leave Manali on the same day, and an overnight Volvo is the easiest way home. We recommend booking a departure after 6 PM so that a slow road or a late lunch does not put your journey at risk. A night in Manali is also a good option, with cafes, hot showers and an easy morning before you travel.
What to Expect:
- Steady descent beside the Beas, about 4 km
- Back past Palchhani Thach to the road head
- Mobile signal returns a little above Solang
- Trek ends at Dhundi with lunch
- Shared cab to Manali, 14 km, about 1.5 hrs (not included)
- Overnight: no stay (trek ends)
How To Reach
Nearest airport: Bhuntar Airport (Kullu–Manali, KUU), about 52 km from Manali, with a few flights from Delhi that are expensive and cancelled in bad weather. Chandigarh Airport (IXC) is far better connected and is about 8–10 hrs from Manali by road. Fly in the day before the trek and stay in Manali.
From Bhuntar to Manali: 52 km, about 1.5–2 hrs by taxi or local bus. The meeting point is Beas Bridge in Manali at 8:30 AM on Day 1, from where the group drives to Dhundi.
Return: The trek ends at Dhundi after lunch on Day 4. Transport is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers, from Dhundi to Manali (14 km, about 1.5 hrs); your trek coordinator will confirm the cab fare. Book your flight home for the next day.
Nearest railway station: Chandigarh (CDG) is the most practical major station, with fast trains from Delhi; Manali is about 275 km and 8–10 hrs from Chandigarh by road. Joginder Nagar, on the narrow-gauge line from Pathankot, is closer but slow and rarely worth it.
- Shatabdi and Vande Bharat trains – Delhi to Chandigarh in about 3–4 hrs.
- Onward by bus – HRTC and private buses run from Chandigarh ISBT (Sector 43) to Manali in about 10 hrs; an overnight bus gets you in by early morning.
Check current timings before you book.
From Manali bus stand to Beas Bridge: a short walk. Be at the meeting point by 8:30 AM on Day 1; we recommend reaching Manali the day before.
Return: From Dhundi on Day 4, a shared cab (not included; paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers) takes about 1.5 hrs to Manali. Plan your train home from Chandigarh for the next day.
By bus: Overnight Volvo and HRTC buses run from Delhi ISBT Kashmere Gate to Manali, about 540 km and 13–14 hrs, and from Chandigarh ISBT (Sector 43) in about 10 hrs. Prefer HRTC (government) or reputed private Volvo services, and arrive in Manali the day before, or by early morning on Day 1 at the latest.
From Manali to Dhundi: 14 km, about 1.5 hrs. The meeting point is Beas Bridge in Manali at 8:30 AM on Day 1, and the group travels together to Dhundi by shared cab.
Return: The trek ends at Dhundi after lunch on Day 4. A shared cab to Manali takes about 1.5 hrs (not included in the trek fee; your trek coordinator will confirm the cab fare), and overnight buses leave Manali for Delhi and Chandigarh in the evening. Book a departure after 6 PM, or stay the night in Manali and travel the next day.
Things To Carry
Beas Kund means three cold nights above 3,000 m, a long lake day over loose rock and snow patches in early summer, and strong sun at altitude, so pack for freezing camps as well as bright, exposed walking.
- Trekking shoes – Provided free with Trekkaro’s Free Trekking Gear (one refundable deposit of ₹3,000 + ₹200 washing charge covers the whole kit); your own broken-in pair with ankle support is welcome too.
- Trekking poles – Provided free with Trekkaro’s Free Trekking Gear; they save your knees on the descents.
- Microspikes and gaiters – Provided free with Trekkaro’s Free Trekking Gear, for the snow sections.
- Backpack (40–60 L) – with a rain cover.
- Day pack (20–30 L) – needed if you offload your main backpack; carries water and a warm layer.
- Two water bottles (1 L each) – an insulated one in the cold months.
- Headlamp – with spare batteries, for early starts and camp evenings.
- Lunch box – reusable, for packed lunch on the trail.
Nights on the Beas Kund trek range from 5°C to 1°C in May–June and from 3°C to -2°C between late August and October; pack three warm layers for summer and four for autumn (thermal top and bottom, one or two fleece or woollen layers and a padded jacket).
- -10°C padded jacket – Provided free with Trekkaro’s Free Trekking Gear; your main warm layer at camp and on the high sections.
- Thermal inners (top and bottom) – 1 set, for camp and the night.
- Fleece jackets or woollen sweaters – 1 in the warmer months, 2 in the cold months.
- Rain jacket or poncho – for sudden showers or wet snow.
- Trek pants x2 – quick-dry, no jeans.
- Quick-dry collared T-shirts x2–3 – full sleeves protect from sun.
- Socks – 3–4 pairs: sports socks for walking and woollen socks for the night.
Keep these handy for the bright open sections and the cold evenings.
- Sun cap – for the open ridges and meadows.
- Woollen cap – covering the ears.
- Balaclava or buff – a balaclava in winter, a buff or scarf in other months.
- Gloves – a woollen pair plus a waterproof pair (essential in snow).
- UV sunglasses – for sun and snow glare.
- Sunscreen SPF 50+ and lip balm – for the exposed sections.
- Quick-dry towel and toiletries – small and light; no wet wipes, as they are not biodegradable.
- Plastic or ziploc bags – for wet clothes and to carry back your waste.
- Snacks – dry fruits, energy bars and chocolates for the trail.
- Power bank – there is no charging point on the trail.
- Personal medicines – and a small first-aid pouch; tell the trek leader what you carry.
- Cash in small notes – cards are not accepted on the trail.
- Original government photo ID – Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID, with a photocopy.
- Medical certificate signed by a doctor – download the format from your booking.
- Signed disclaimer form – from your booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Beas Kund Trek is a 4-day moderate trek in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, reaching 3,893 m (12,772 ft). It covers about 14.5 km on foot and starts at Dhundi and ends at Beas Kund and back. Best time: May to June and August to October. Free Trekking Gear (Decathlon shoes, -10°C jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes) comes with this trek: ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing.
The Beas Kund trek is at the head of the Solang valley in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, and it starts on foot from the road head at Dhundi, 14 km from Manali. We meet at Beas Bridge in Manali at 8:30 AM on Day 1 and drive up through Solang to Dhundi, about 1.5 hrs. From there the trail follows the young Beas river to the camps at Palchhani Thach and Lohali, climbs to the lake at 3,893 m (12,772 ft) on Day 3, and returns the same way to Dhundi on Day 4.
The Beas Kund trek takes 4 days from Manali to Manali, covering about 14.5 km on foot.
- Day 1: Drive Manali to Dhundi, trek to Palchhani Thach, 2 km
- Day 2: Palchhani Thach to Lohali, 3.5 km
- Day 3: Lohali to Lady Leg and Beas Kund, back to Lohali, 5 km
- Day 4: Lohali to Dhundi, 4 km, and drive to Manali
You are back in Manali in the afternoon of Day 4. We recommend reaching Manali the day before the trek and booking an evening or next-day departure home.
The maximum altitude on the Beas Kund trek is 3,893 m (12,772 ft), at the lake on Day 3. The trek starts at Dhundi at 2,800 m (9,190 ft), and the camps are at Palchhani Thach at 3,100 m (10,170 ft) and Lohali at 3,400 m (11,150 ft). Lady Leg, the meadow below the lake, is at 3,823 m (12,540 ft). The short first two days give your body time to adjust before the climb to the lake, and you sleep at Lohali again after it rather than any higher.
The Beas Kund trek is graded moderate, at the easier end of that grade. Days 1 and 2 are short and gentle, with gradual climbs beside the river. Day 3 is the test: about 5 km and 5–8 hours up and down over moraine and boulder fields, with about 500 m of height gain and snow patches in May and June. There is no technical climbing, but loose rock needs steady feet and attention. Four to six weeks of brisk walking, jogging or cycling and some stair climbing with a loaded backpack will prepare you well.
The best time for the Beas Kund trek is May to June for snow, and mid-August to October for green meadows and clear skies. In late May and June the upper trail has snow patches and the lake is partly frozen. From the second half of August the rain eases, the snow is gone and the meadows at Palchhani Thach and Lohali are at their fullest; September has the clearest views, and October adds crisp, cold mornings. The trek does not run in early to mid-July, when afternoon rain is heavy, or from November to April, when snow closes the trail.
Yes, in May and June the Beas Kund trek has snow patches on the upper trail above Lohali, on the moraine towards Lady Leg and around the lake, which can still be partly frozen. Microspikes and gaiters come with Free Trekking Gear for these sections. By late August the snow has gone from the trail and the lake is open. The lower camps at Palchhani Thach and Lohali are on grass in both seasons, though old snow may linger in shaded hollows in May.
On the Beas Kund trek, nights range from 5°C to 1°C in May–June and from 3°C to -2°C between late August and October, with Lohali at 3,400 m the coldest camp and October the coldest month. Days are mild: 15°C to 20°C in May–June and 12°C to 15°C from late August to October, with strong sun at the lake. Pack three warm layers for summer and four for autumn, including the -10°C jacket that comes with Free Trekking Gear, plus a woollen cap, gloves and woollen socks for the night.
The minimum age for the Beas Kund trek is 10 years, for children who already walk regularly and can manage the long boulder-field day to the lake. Trekkers under 18 must come with a parent or guardian. The short daily distances make this one of the better treks in Himachal for families with older children.
There is no upper age limit. Trekkers above 60 are welcome if they are fit and in good cardiovascular health; along with the medical certificate signed by a doctor that all trekkers bring, we recommend an ECG or TMT report.
For the Beas Kund trek, reach Beas Bridge in Manali by 8:30 AM on Day 1; we recommend arriving the day before. Overnight Volvo and HRTC buses run from Delhi to Manali (about 540 km, 13–14 hrs) and from Chandigarh (about 10 hrs). The nearest airport is Bhuntar (Kullu), 52 km away, and the nearest major railway station is Chandigarh.
Transport is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers. This covers Manali to Dhundi on Day 1 and Dhundi back to Manali on Day 4, 14 km each way; your trek coordinator will confirm the cab fare.
The Beas Kund trek costs the amount shown in the price box on this page, for 4 days from Manali to Manali. The trek fee includes:
- Free Trekking Gear: Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes (₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing)
- Camping for 3 nights in 3-person tents, with sleeping bags and mats
- All vegetarian meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 4 lunch
- Forest permits and camping fees
- A certified trek leader, local guide, cook and support staff
Transport between Manali and Dhundi, backpack offloading and single tents are extra; the full list is under Terms & Conditions.
The last ATM on the Beas Kund trek is in Manali, and there is no usable mobile signal at the camps. Manali has good Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL coverage and plenty of ATMs on the Mall Road and near the bus stand. Signal fades a little above Solang, is intermittent near Dhundi and does not work at Palchhani Thach, Lohali or the lake. Carry enough cash in small notes from Manali, charge your phone and power bank fully, and make your important calls before you leave town on Day 1.
Yes, the Beas Kund trek needs forest and local permissions for the Solang valley, and we arrange them for the group; the fees are included in the trek price. You only need to carry an original government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, driving licence or voter ID) and a photocopy, along with the medical certificate signed by a doctor. Please share your ID details when you book so the permissions can be processed before the batch date. Foreign nationals should carry their passport and visa.
The Beas Kund trek is safe when the itinerary, the team and the trekker are well prepared, and because it climbs to 3,893 m in a short time, we plan it around altitude. The first two days are deliberately short, and the trek leader checks your SpO2 and pulse every day to catch early signs of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Trek leaders are NIM (Nehru Institute of Mountaineering) certified or equivalent, and the team carries oxygen cylinders, a first-aid kit and stretchers. On the boulder fields and snow patches the team guides you through the safer line. Report any headache, nausea or breathlessness at once.
Yes, a fit first-time trekker can do the Beas Kund trek, and it is one of the best short treks in Himachal for a first camp above 3,000 m. You do not need any previous experience, but you do need reasonable fitness for the lake day: about 5 km in 5–8 hours over moraine and boulders at nearly 3,900 m. We recommend four to six weeks of training, building up to jogging 5 km in about 40 minutes. Batches are capped at 20 trekkers, so the trek leader can watch each first-timer closely on the rocky sections.
For the Beas Kund trek, the main gear comes with Free Trekking Gear: Decathlon trekking shoes, a -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes, for a ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing. You bring:
- A 50–60 L backpack with rain cover, and a small day pack for the lake day
- Thermal inners, one or two fleece or woollen layers and a rain jacket
- Woollen cap, gloves and two pairs of woollen socks
- UV sunglasses, sunscreen SPF 50+ and lip balm for the sun at the lake
- Headlamp, two 1 L water bottles, a lunch box and personal medicines
On the Beas Kund trek you stay in 3-person tents for 3 nights, one at Palchhani Thach and two at Lohali, with sleeping bags and mats provided. Each campsite has a dining tent and a toilet tent, and both camps are open meadows beside the Beas river. Food is simple, freshly cooked vegetarian meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 4 lunch: breakfast, a hot or packed lunch, evening tea with snacks and dinner, with soup and hot drinks on the cold evenings. Single tents are available at extra cost.
Terms & Conditions
1. Free Trekking Gear (FTG)
- Decathlon trekking shoes
- Decathlon jacket rated to -10°C
- Trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes
- No rental fee: ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing charge
2. Accommodation
- Day 1: camping in 3-person tents at Palchhani Thach
- Day 2 and Day 3: camping in 3-person tents at Lohali
- Sleeping bags and mats provided at each camp
3. Meals
- All meals from Day 1 lunch to Day 4 lunch
- Simple, freshly cooked vegetarian food
- Tea, coffee, soup and snacks on the trail and at camp
4. Permits & Camping Fees
- All forest permits and entry charges for the trek
5. Camping & Safety Equipment
- Tents, sleeping bags and mats for the nights at camp
- Dining tent and toilet tent at the campsite
- First-aid kit on the trek
- Pulse oximeter and blood-pressure checks during the trek
6. Trek Team
- Certified trek leader and local guide throughout the 4-day trek
- Cook, helpers and support staff
1. Transport
- Not included: Manali to Dhundi and back
- Transport is not included in the trek fee: we help the group book shared cabs, paid directly to the driver and split among trekkers. Your trek coordinator will confirm the cab fare.
- Travel to and from Manali, arranged by you
2. Food During Transit
- Meals on the drive between Manali and Dhundi
3. Backpack Offloading (optional)
- ₹1,400 + 5% GST for the entire trek
- Maximum weight: 9 kg; no suitcases, trolleys or duffel bags
4. Single Tent Occupancy (optional)
- ₹2,000 + 5% GST per tent for the entire trek
5. Personal Equipment
- Your backpack, clothing and other personal gear (trekking shoes, jacket, poles, gaiters and microspikes come with Free Trekking Gear)
6. Trek Insurance
- Travel insurance is mandatory and not included. It must cover high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation.
7. Anything Not Mentioned Under Inclusions
- Personal expenses and tips
We know that cancelling a trek can be genuinely disappointing. Plans change, life intervenes, and sometimes the mountains have to wait. That is why Trekkaro has designed one of the most trekker-friendly cancellation policies in the industry — to reduce the financial impact on you and give you real options when things do not go as planned.
Important: Bookings made on trekkaro.com are cancelled online from My Bookings. Bookings made offline with our team must be cancelled in writing by e-mail by the person who originally booked the trek. Requests over the phone, via WhatsApp, or through third parties are not accepted.
How to Cancel Your Trek
Booked online on trekkaro.com:
- Log in and open My Bookings.
- Choose Cancel Booking on the trek you want to cancel.
- Pick a refund (as per the charges below) or Get TrekCash Voucher instead — the voucher is issued instantly and appears under My TrekCash Vouchers.
Booked offline with our team:
- Compose an e-mail from the registered e-mail ID used at the time of booking.
- Attach a copy of your tax invoice to the e-mail.
- Send both to info@trekkaro.com.
- Your cancellation is effective from the date Trekkaro receives and acknowledges your e-mail.
How to Reschedule Your Trek (Free)
- Once per booking, to another batch of the same trek, free of charge. A request we decline doesn’t count.
- Up to 8 days before departure, also in the 8–14-day window when there is no cash refund. The new batch must start at least 7 days after the day you ask.
- Subject to seat availability for every trekker on the booking.
- Not available for bookings paid fully or partly with a TrekCash Voucher.
- No fee or price difference; add-ons and the number of trekkers stay as booked.
Booked online: My Bookings → Reschedule free → pick a batch. Our team confirms by e-mail and your booking moves once approved. Booked offline: e-mail info@trekkaro.com.
How to Transfer Your Booking
You can give your booking to another trekker up to 8 days before departure. E-mail info@trekkaro.com from your registered e-mail ID with your booking ID and the new trekker’s name, age, phone number and ID proof. The new trekker must meet the fitness, age and document rules of the trek. We confirm the transfer by e-mail.
Cancellation Charges
| When you cancel | Cash refund | Other options |
|---|---|---|
| 30 days or more before departure | 70% refund (30% cancellation charge) | Or instead: a 100% TrekCash Voucher (valid 1 year), a free reschedule or a transfer |
| 15 to 29 days before departure | 50% refund (50% cancellation charge) | Or instead: a 100% TrekCash Voucher (valid 1 year), a free reschedule or a transfer |
| 8 to 14 days before departure | No cash refund of the trek fee | You can take a 100% TrekCash Voucher (valid 1 year), a free reschedule (once per booking) or a transfer to another trekker |
| 7 days or less before departure, or no-show | No refund of the trek fee | None: no voucher, reschedule or transfer |
A 100% voucher instead of a refund. From the day you book until 8 days before departure, you can take a TrekCash Voucher worth 100% of the amount paid, valid for 1 year on any Trekkaro trek. This works in every slab above, including 8–14 days, when there is no cash refund. Online bookings take the voucher from My Bookings → Cancel Booking (issued instantly). Offline bookings ask for it by e-mail to info@trekkaro.com.
If you paid the FTG security deposit and the washing charge, both are refunded in full when you cancel before the trek starts, in every slab.
Cancellation of Voucher-Based Bookings
- The standard cancellation policy applies to voucher-based bookings in the same way it applies to direct bookings.
- Any remaining balance after the applicable cancellation charge has been deducted will be credited back to your Trekkaro account as a new voucher.
- If your voucher has already expired at the time of cancellation, no refund, credit, or extension will be issued under any circumstance.
- If a voucher is set to expire on a Sunday or public holiday, it must be redeemed before the expiry date.
Additional Terms
- Free Rescheduling: Switching to a different batch of the same trek is free of charge once per booking, up to 8 days before departure, subject to seat availability. Not available for bookings paid with a TrekCash Voucher. See “How to Reschedule Your Trek” above.
- Trek Transfers: You can transfer your booking to another person up to 8 days before departure, by e-mail. The new trekker must meet the fitness, age and document rules of that trek. See “How to Transfer Your Booking” above.
- No Refund Post-Commencement: Once the trek has commenced from Day 1 of your confirmed itinerary, no refunds or TrekCash Vouchers will be issued for any reason, including early exit, illness, or dissatisfaction with services.
- Policy Changes: Trekkaro reserves the right to amend or withdraw this cancellation policy at any time without prior notice. The version in effect at the time of your booking confirmation governs your booking.
Early Exit or Removal from Trek
A trekker may be required to leave the trek before completion for health concerns (AMS, hypertension, cardiac symptoms, or fitness that poses a safety risk), rule violations (alcohol or non-prescribed drugs on trail, smoking in prohibited zones, reckless behaviour, or misconduct), or by their own decision. In all cases of early exit or removal, no refund, partial refund, or TrekCash Voucher will be provided, and any additional transport or exit expenses are the trekker's responsibility. The trek leader's decision on health and safety grounds is final.
If Trekkaro Cancels Your Trek
In rare circumstances beyond our control — natural disasters (extreme snowfall, avalanche, floods, landslides, earthquakes) or unforeseen civil events (government curfews, lockdowns, political unrest) — Trekkaro will issue a TrekCash Voucher for the full trek fee paid, valid for 12 months on any trek listed on Trekkaro.com. If the new trek costs more, the difference is payable by the trekker. The voucher is sent to your registered e-mail within 10 working days and may be transferred to another person who meets Trekkaro's eligibility requirements.
Refund Processing
Refunds are processed within 10 working days of cancellation approval and credited to the original payment method only (credit card, debit card, net banking, UPI, or wallet). Your bank may take another 3–5 business days. Office hours: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM IST.
The full policy is part of our Terms & Conditions (Section 09).
Oxygen, first aid, daily SpO₂ checks, trained leaders — tap to read
1. Trained Trek Leaders
- Trek leaders hold NIM (Nehru Institute of Mountaineering) certification or an equivalent qualification
- Their training covers casualty assessment, high-altitude medical response, rope work and evacuation
2. Daily Health Checks
- Blood oxygen (SpO2) and pulse are checked for every trekker every day
- A falling SpO2 reading is acted on early, before it turns into Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS)
- If you are not fit to continue, the trek leader will ask you to rest or descend; the trek leader’s decision on health and safety is final
3. Emergency Equipment
- Portable oxygen cylinders carried with the group
- First-aid and medical kit with the trek team
- Stretchers for emergency evacuation
- Radio communication across the trek team, as mobile signal is not reliable on the trail
4. Proper Trekking Gear
- Free Trekking Gear, with no rental fee: Decathlon trekking shoes with good grip, a jacket rated to -10°C, trekking poles, gaiters and microspikes
- No one walks in worn-out or wrong gear, the cause of many slips and cold injuries
5. Tents and Sleeping Bags
- Sleeping bags rated to -20°C, and tents shared by three trekkers, with men and women in separate tents
6. Snow and Steep Sections
- On snow, ice or exposed ground, the trek team fixes ropes and cuts steps where needed and helps you across
7. Risks on the Beas Kund Trek
- Highest point: 3,893 m (12,772 ft)
- Day 3 is long: about 5 km and 5–8 hrs over moraine and boulder fields to the lake and back, with about 500 m of height gain
- Loose rock and boulders above Lohali, slippery when wet or under snow in May and June
- Three nights above 3,000 m on a short itinerary, so early signs of AMS must be reported at once
8. Your Part
- Build your fitness before the trek with running, cycling or swimming
- Tell the trek leader about any medical condition and the medicines you carry before Day 1
- Report a headache, nausea, dizziness or breathlessness to the trek leader at once
- Carry travel insurance that covers high-altitude trekking and emergency evacuation
What a day on the trek feels like — tap to read
1. What You Can Expect From Us
- Safety first on the Beas Kund trek: daily SpO2 and pulse checks, oxygen cylinders and a stretcher with the group
- Personal attention: batches of up to 20 trekkers, so the trek leader knows each trekker’s health and pace
- NIM-certified trek leaders (Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, or an equivalent qualification), with local guides who know the Beas Kund route, its weather and its campsites
- An itinerary planned for altitude, with daily distance and height gain set so your body can adjust
- Clear pricing: everything included and excluded is listed under Terms & Conditions, with the price of each optional add-on
2. What We Expect From You
- A willing attitude: cold nights, steep climbs and sudden weather changes are part of the mountains
- Physical preparation: you do not need to be an athlete, but train before the trek so the longest day feels comfortable
- Trust in your trek leader: follow their calls on route, pace, start times and turning back, as they are made for the group’s safety
Last ATM and phone network on the route — tap to read
1. Last ATM
- Last ATM: Manali, with several banks on the Mall Road and near the bus stand
- There is no ATM at Solang, Dhundi or anywhere on the trail
- Carry small notes: cards are not accepted on the trail
2. Mobile Network
- Jio, Airtel, Vi and BSNL work well in Manali
- Signal fades a little above Solang and is intermittent at best near Dhundi; do not rely on it
- No usable signal at Palchhani Thach, Lohali or the lake
- Make your important calls and tell your family about the limited connectivity before you leave Manali
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Why Trekkaro?
Leaders in providing Free Trekking Gear for 8+ years — redefining the way everyone must trek.
World's first free trekking gear company — Decathlon trekking shoes, -10°C jacket, trekking poles, gaiters & microspikes. ₹3,000 refundable deposit + ₹200 washing charge.
Up to 8 days before departure, reschedule to another batch for free or take a TrekCash Voucher worth 100% of your amount — valid for 1 year on any future trek.
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We keep you safe from the moment you book to the moment you head home — certified leaders, first aid & emergency support.
Well-planned itineraries balanced with the freedom to make the experience your own — no matter the trek difficulty.
Every decision we make is guided by our commitment to making trekking a force for good — for people and the planet.
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