Altitude
12,500 ft
9,700 ft
Duration
4D
2D
Distance
14km
24km
Grade
easy
easy
Best For
First-timers
Both welcome beginners — choose on season
Budget trekkers
Starts ₹2,500 cheaper at budget tier
Summit baggers
2,800ft higher peak altitude
Which trek is right for you?
Curated guidance · Not sponsoredCHOOSE BEAS KUND IF...
- ›You want to experience the landscape of Himachal Pradesh
CHOOSE KHEERGANGA IF...
- ›You want to experience the landscape of Himachal Pradesh
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Key Differences
Altitude Comparison
The altitude gap here is significant. Beas Kund Trek takes you 2,800ft higher than Kheerganga Trek — expect meaningfully harder breathing, a slower pace on the upper section, and a real difference in AMS risk between the two.
Cost Comparison
Kheerganga Trek starts lower at budget tier (₹2,500 – ₹6,000) vs Beas Kund Trek (₹5,000 – ₹9,500). 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
Wildlife
Himalayan Tahr, Monal
Himalayan Black Bear, Langur
Flora
Deodar, Oak
Pine, Deodar
Stargazing
Bortle 2
Bortle 3
Helicopter rescue
❌ Not feasible
❌ Not feasible
Gear rental
❌ Not available
❌ Not available
Prior trek needed
❌ Not required
❌ Not required
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