Trek to Beas Kund, Manali
Trip Highlights
Discover the ancient Beas Kund, a thousand-year-old lake, believed to be the sacred bathing site of Sage Vyas, while surrounded by the peaks of Himachal Pradesh.
Trek through lush green grasslands and dense forests, with the Beas River's soothing sounds accompanying your journey to the scenic Jaralu Thach campsite.
Experience unforgettable nights camping under the starlit sky, with panoramic views of sparkling rivers and mighty mountains enhancing your adventure.
Capture the contrasting beauty of the kund set against the rugged Pir Panjal range, creating a breathtaking and unforgettable view.
Know Before You Go
- Transportation cost from Manali to Solang Valley and vice versa is not included in the package. You can either take public transport or shared taxi to reach Solang Valley.
- Children below 6 years are not allowed on the trek.
- Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.
- Pay heed to the trek leader or instructor in order to enjoy a safe and sound trekking experience.
- Avoid trekking during the nights.
- Before undertaking the trek, consult a physician.
- The trek takes place through eco-friendly zone; do not encourage littering the local sites or campsites
- Bus departs from Solang to Manali at 12:00 Noon and 03:00 PM everyday. Solang to Manali is 13 Km and takes around 30-45 Minutes to reach Manali.
- For safety purposes, this activity is not recommended for women who are more than 3 months pregnant, anyone that has had major surgery, or has a broken leg/arm, has chronic back or neck pains, etc.
- Participants must pay attention to the guidelines given by the instructor before and after the activity.
- Avoid consuming heavy food or alcoholic beverages before and after the activity.
- ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of booking, and also upon arrival. PAN card will not be considered as a valid address proof.
- All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of booking, and also upon arrival.
Additional Information
About the trek:
Beas Kund is a thousand-year-old alpine lake that sits royally amidst the mountains of Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 3,810 meters. This taintless beauty is the origin of the Beas River, which is believed to be the water body where Sage Vyas used to take baths while he meditated and wrote the Hindu epic, Mahabharata. Beas Kund is the famous trek of Manali with lush green grasslands below the summits of the three biggest mountains around Manali and hidden in these grasslands is the emerald lake. The contrasting sight of this serene water body nestled in between jagged mountain peaks of the Pir Panjal range adds to the beauty of the lake. Your camping experience will be worth remembering with the picturesque view of the sparkling rivers and verdant mountains.
Start Time/End Time of Trek: The trek starts at 10:00 AM (Day 1) and ends around 2:00 PM on (Day 3)
Start Point/End Point of Trek: Solang Valley
Inclusions:
- Stay: Dome tents on a shared basis
- Meals: Breakfast and Lunch or Dinner
- Highly experienced guide
- Activities: Trekking & Camping
Quick facts:
Trekking distance: 16 km
Maximum Altitude: 12,772 ft.
Temperature: 100C to 200C.
Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate
How to reach:
The starting point of the trek is Solang Valley located at a distance of 14 km from the Manali Bus Stop. The nearest airport is Kullu Manali Aiport located at a distance of 64 km from the starting point of the trek.
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How can I reach Beas Kund?
- Airways - For reaching the trek to Beas Kund point, firstly you are required to get on a flight for the Kullu city. After reaching the Kullu Bhuntar Airport you can get in public transport or private transport which will take you to Manali from Kullu.
Once you reach Manali you can then take public transport or taxi which can take you till Solang valley which is the starting point of the trek as it is only 12 kilometers away from the Manali Mall road
- Roadways - For reaching the trek to Beas Kund point, firstly you are required to get on a bus which will take you to the city of Manali from your departure point. After reaching the Manali bus stand you can get in public transport or private transport which will take you to Solang valley.
How to prepare for trek to Beas Kund?
- Make sure to pack only the essentials items with you as the trek is long enough and you are the only one who will carry it along with you.
- Kindly take some energy bars with you as it will help you out in gaining the energy throughout your trek.
- Carry the pair of good winter clothes as it is very cold outside the tents and throughout the trek.
- Carry the good grip shoes which can help you in putting up a better and strong grip on the steep slopes and mountains.
- Climatic conditions in the high altitudes vary from the plains; take adequate time to get acclimatized to high altitudes.
- Pay heed to the trek leader or instructor in order to enjoy a safe and sound trekking experience.
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What things do I have to carry on my trek to Beas Kund in Manali?
- 60L Backpack
- 2-3 Quick Dry T-shirts
- 1 Track Pant
- Thermal Innerwear
- Fleece Jacket Down/Synthetic Jacket
- Gloves
- Woolen Cap
- Sun Hat
- Sunglasses
- 3 Pair of socks
- Balaclava (Optional)
- Waterproof Trekking/hiking shoes
- Torch with Extra Batteries
- Toilet Paper
- Sunscreen
- Moisturizer
- Lip Balm
- Quick Dry Towel
- Personal Medication if any
- Hand Sanitizer
- Power Bank
- 2 water bottles
- Energy Bars
- Chocolates