{"id":16795,"date":"2023-03-27T14:27:54","date_gmt":"2021-07-16T04:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/?p=16795"},"modified":"2025-03-04T10:56:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T05:26:03","slug":"kheer-ganga-trek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveltriangle.com\/blog\/kheer-ganga-trek\/","title":{"rendered":"Kheer Ganga Trek 2026: Whispers From The Parvati Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fancy a plate of white sauce pasta, a bowl of sweet corn soup and a free jacuzzi – all at a height of 3000 metres. Add to it a climb through the charismatic grey-green mountains along with the thunderous Parvati river. Reach the top and find yourself in the abode of Shiva. Yes, I am talking about the infamous hash land and a land full of mesmerising passages to \u00a0behold – Kheer Ganga trek<\/strong>. In my attempt to explore the infamy and the glory, I went on a date with these hills and let my camera talk. Scroll down while I spill the whispers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Time For Kheer Ganga Trek<\/h2>\n
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While planning to go for Kheer Ganga trek, you must be wondering what is the best time to opt for this trek. Well, trekking is not considered suitable in extreme summer, monsoon or winter. So, it is recommended to find time in the transition weather. Keeping this in mind, the best time fo Kheer Ganga trek is from May to June and September to October when the temperatures are moderate. Neither it is too hot for trekking nor it is too cold. Moreover, as it is the post-monsoon season, you will not witness any slipperiness that you might otherwise have encountered in the monsoon season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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3 Trekking Routes To Kheer Ganga <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kheer Ganga is around 9-10 kilometers from Barshaini which can be covered in three different ways. Here are the routes and ways from which you can opt for the most suitable one.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Via Nakthan Village<\/h3>\n
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The best and the easiest route to reach Kheer Ganga is to reach Barshaini and take the left turn from the bridge which goes to the Nakthan Village. This is the most preferred route as it is the shortest one and takes only 3-4 hours to reach Kheer Ganga on average trekking speed. While on this route, you will get to witness the pristine Parvati River on the left side of the trek. As this is the most popular route, one can never get lost here as most of the trekkers opt for this trek.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Via Kalga Village<\/h3>\n
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After reaching Barshaini, walk to the bridge and take a right turn to reach the most famous Kalga Village. As the route goes through dense forests, it might be difficult to keep on track so it is advisable to take a person or a guide who is already familiar with the route. Several people are not aware of this route but if you want to avoid the crowds then this serves as the best option. Moreover, the route joins the original route after a few kilometers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Suggested Read:<\/strong>Kasol In Winter: A Winter Journey In 2020!<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Via Tosh Village\u00a0<\/h3>\n
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Another path goes from the popular Tosh Village which joins the original route near Nakthan Village. This route is mostly opted by people who are staying in Tosh for the night and want to go for trekking in the morning. You will get to witness the Tosh river here that ultimately meets the Parvati River.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Things To Do In Kheer Ganga<\/h2>\n

Are you looking for some adventure activities while on a trip to Himachal Pradesh? You can plan for the Kheer Ganga trek and enjoy a relaxed walk on a beautiful trail while enjoying the views of colour villages on the entire trail.<\/p>\n

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1. Plan For A Hiking Trip<\/h3>\n

If you are passionate about exploring adventure, you can indulge in the fun of hiking on the first day of your trip. Waking on the beautiful trails will make you refresh and energetic. There are places to visit near Kheer Ganga but if don\u2019t want to take out much fun from discovering these spots, you can plan for a relaxed walk on these easy trails.<\/p>\n

2. Get The Pleasure Of Stay In Homestays<\/h3>\n

A stay in a hotel will always give you comfort and provide all required as well as luxury amenities, however during your trip to Kheer Ganga, a stay in the homestays will be another level of worldly experience. Kheer Ganga trek has many small villages which offer different homestay options to its tourists. The most popular homestays among all of them are Tosh and Barshaini. You will get these homestays at an affordable price if you have a limited budget for this trip.<\/p>\n

3. Give Your Legs Some Rest While On A Trek In Kheer Ganga<\/h3>\n

Undoubtedly the views of the eye-catching and colourful villages will mesmerize you while you will be on your trekking trails. While you will be trekking, you can stop at Naktan and relax for an hour or so and enjoy the views of this pit stop. There are two reasons for which you can take a halt in this spot. Firstly, Naktan is located exactly in the middle of your trek and if you are tired of walking you can take some rest for some time and this spot is popular for watermelon juice and noodles.<\/p>\n

4. Explore The Charm Of The Pine Forest<\/h3>\n

A few steps ahead of Rudranag Temple, the trekkers will be welcomed by a dense pine forest that lets these trekkers explore the charm of silence amidst the forest.<\/p>\n

5. Rejuvenate Yourself In The Natural Hot Spring Of Kheer Ganga<\/h3>\n

Kheer Ganga is all about enchanting views of the hills and natural hot springs. While going on the trek the travellers can relax and take a bath in the hot springs to relax the sored muscles due to continuous walk.<\/p>\n

Kheer Ganga Trek – Planning And Route<\/h2>\n
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Although tourism in Himachal is properly organized but reaching Kheer Ganga is not so easy and that\u2019s precisely why it needs proper planning and iteration which can be calculated by following the Kheerganga trek map<\/strong>. The entire journey can be broken into two phases:<\/p>\n

Reaching Bhuntar:<\/strong> Nearest railhead, Pathankot is 150 km. We suggest Delhi-Chandigarh-Mandi-Bhuntar by road. Regular bus services run from Delhi post 6 pm.<\/p>\n

Reaching Barshaini:<\/strong> Though accessible by local bus from Bhuntar, private taxi costing INR 900 – 1,000, is also an option. If you have time, avoid a cab. Take a bus from Bhuntar to Manikaran (36 km in 90) and from Manikaran to Barshani (18 km in 40 minutes). Last bus from Barshaini to Bhuntar is at 5:00 pm. A shared cab from Manikaran can be helpful if you are tight on schedule. They usually charge INR 75 – INR 100 per person.<\/p>\n

From Barshaini – the base to Rudra Nag, Kalga and Pulga, opt from two routes:<\/p>\n