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Beas Kund Trek
Trek AHimachal Pradesh
Kheerganga Trek
Trek BHimachal Pradesh
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Altitude

▲12,500 ft

9,700 ft

Duration

4D

2D

Distance

14km

24km

Grade

moderate

easy

Elev. Gain

▲5.8k ft

4.5k ft

Beas KundKheerganga

Altitude Profile

5.7k7.7k9.6k11.6k13.5k10,000 FT · CAUTION ZONEStartD1D2D3D4
Beas Kund
Kheerganga

Your Fitness Matchboard

Best For

💰

Budget trekkers

Starts ₹2,500 cheaper at budget tier

→ Kheerganga
🏔

Summit baggers

2,800ft higher peak altitude

→ Beas Kund

Which trek is right for you?

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Beas Kund

BEST SUITED FOR

  • You want to experience the landscape of Himachal Pradesh

Kheerganga

BEST SUITED FOR

  • You want to experience the landscape of Himachal Pradesh

Month-by-Month Planner

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Beas Kund
✕-20°
✕-18°
✕-8°
✕-4°
✓
0°
✓👥
3°
✓
5°
✕4°
✓👥
0°
✓
-5°
✕-10°
✕-19°
Kheerganga
✕-14°
✕-12°
✓
-7°
✓👥
-3°
✓
1°
✓👥
4°
✕6°
✕5°
✓
1°
✓👥
-4°
✓
-9°
✕-13°
Best · Beas Kund
MayJulOct
Best · Kheerganga
MarMaySepNov
Both open
MayJunSepOct
✓ Recommended✕ Not recommended👥 High crowds

Key Differences

Altitude Comparison

The altitude gap here is significant. Beas Kund takes you 2,800ft higher than Kheerganga — expect meaningfully harder breathing, a slower pace on the upper section, and a real difference in AMS risk between the two.

Cost Comparison

Kheerganga starts lower at budget tier (₹1,500 - ₹5,000) vs Beas Kund (₹4,000 – ₹8,500). The gap at entry level is ₹2,500 — meaningful if you're cost-sensitive.

Better for: Kheerganga

Crowd & Atmosphere

Beas Kund Trek: moderate Kheerganga Trek: busy. Stargazing: Beas Kund Trek has a darker sky (Bortle 2 vs 3) — a meaningful difference on a clear night.

Side-by-Side Facts

Beas Kund
Kheerganga

Safety & Rescue

Helicopter rescue

Available (Both)

Logistics

Gear rental

— (Both)

Drive to base

1 hrs

2.5 hrs

Experience

Prior trek needed

Required (Both)

Min age

8 yrs (Both)

Budget & Economics

Typical package cost

₹4,000 – ₹8,500

₹1,500 - ₹5,000

Trail Infrastructure

Mobile network

Strong at Dhundi roadhead. Weak/No signal at Bakarthach and Beas Kund.

Strong at Barshaini base (Jio/Airtel). Spotty or No signal at the Kheerganga ridge (unreliable).

Western toilets

—

Available

Technical Constraints

River crossings

Yes (Both)

Glacier crossing

Yes (Both)

Nature

Wildlife

Himalayan Tahr, Monal

Himalayan Black Bear, Langur

Flora

Deodar, Oak

Pine, Deodar

Stargazing

Bortle 2 (True dark sky)

Bortle 3 (Rural sky)

Intelligence Breakdown

Methodology
◈ MR IntelligenceAuto-derived

Beas Kund Trek

Primarily a altitude exposure challenge

Kheerganga Trek

Primarily a cardio demand and joint & muscle impact challenge

Cardio Demand
Beas Kund Trek
HIGH

Challenging daily distances and steady climbs. Good cardiovascular fitness is required.

Kheerganga Trek
HIGH

Challenging daily distances and steady climbs. Good cardiovascular fitness is required.

Altitude Exposure
Beas Kund Trek
HIGH

Significant time spent above 12,000ft. Expect shortness of breath and slower pacing.

Kheerganga Trek
MODERATE

Below the major effects of altitude sickness. Air remains relatively dense.

Joint & Muscle Impact
Beas Kund Trek
HIGH

Notable elevation gains and losses requiring good leg strength and joint resilience.

Kheerganga Trek
HIGH

Notable elevation gains and losses requiring good leg strength and joint resilience.

Terrain Ruggedness
Beas Kund Trek
HIGH

Rough, uneven trails with occasional scrambling or minor exposure.

Kheerganga Trek
HIGH

Rough, uneven trails with occasional scrambling or minor exposure.

Cumulative Fatigue
Beas Kund Trek
MODERATE

Comfortable pacing with good recovery options.

Kheerganga Trek
LOW

Comfortable pacing with good recovery options.

Intelligence Verdict

"Beas Kund Trek is harder due to altitude exposure, while Kheerganga Trek demands more cardio demand."

Terrain & Trail Surface

Beas Kund

Forest Trails
Glacier Crossing
moraine
Scree Slopes
Alpine Meadows
Snow Sections

Kheerganga

Forest Trails
Glacier Crossing
Scree Slopes
Alpine Meadows
Snow Sections

What You'll See

Beas Kund
Bakarthach MeadowThe Beas Lake (Kund)
Kheerganga
Kheerganga Hot SpringsNakthan Village

People Also Compared

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Kheerganga vs Chanderkhani Pass
↑ +2,300ft↑ +6 Diff

Same region · Similar altitude · Similar difficulty

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