Beas Kund Trek — Photo Gallery

Looking back at the vibrant Solang Valley as we leave civilization behind for the high mountains.

The beginning of the adventure — where the pine forests meet the first signs of the permanent snowline.

Eyes on the prize — the mighty Hanuman Tibba and Friendship Peak towering over our base camp.

The hidden gem — the sacred Beas Kund lake tucked away behind the massive glacial ridges.

Nature's scale — a distant mountain waterfall dwarfed by the towering snowfields of the Manali range.

Setting up our high camp on the frozen moraines of Beas Kund in late April.

The ultimate reward — waking up to 360-degree views of the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal ranges.

Navigating the massive snowfields above Bakar Thatch — an early season challenge on the Beas Kund trail.

Standing at Bakar Thatch, looking down at the winding Beas river valley we've just climbed.

A winter wonderland — Bakar Thatch campsite completely transformed by the late April snow.

Tackling the icy glacial streams on the way to the Bakar Thatch high pastures.