As suggested I took a 90Rs ticket till Kullu bus stop. Overall it was an educational experience. Trekking to Kheerganga is an exciting one. Their accent is a bit rude but they are cool people. A tip – keep glucose biscuits and plenty of water to get you going for long treks; you won’t feel tired and hungry. Starting off at around 8pm in an ordinary bus for Kullu/Manali, I got down at Bhuntar after roughly 12 hours journey. On your way up, enjoy the scenic views throughout as you ascend and descend the gradual slopes. Luckily I asked a Sardarji to take my picture taking a dip and he happily obliged. At 2’o clock my bus departed from barsheni and I had decided to get down at Bhuntar but was wrong to think that I would get a bus from Bhuntar to Delhi, same way as I had come. Kheer Ganga is a meadow nestled at an altitude of 2960m (9711 feet) in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. On the way I encountered the Parvati stage -2 dam which is a landmark point as it is also the starting point for trek to Kheerganga. In this package, you stay at Kasol and trek to Chalal, Tosh, and then to Kheerganga. I couldn’t spare another day warna mera boss meri maar lega (otherwise my boss will be very angry). Bonfire, Be the first to share your experience with us. Made out of wood, this temple is very beautifully built. A dip in the hot springs will replenish your body and keep you warm in the cold weather. 29 - 20 days before departure: 50% of total cost Begin On the way lies Kasol which seemed to be kind of a drag place and not much to do. It was evening and dark, I changed into half pant and jacket. Every other Israeli dish has potato chips in them. Kasol, Kheerganga and Tosh Trek is the perfect trifecta for one looking to explore the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh. Important: The booking stands liable to be cancelled if 100% payment is not received less than 30 days before date of departure. Must say, they were so crunchy and juicy apples. If you are troubled by the ghetto of city’s traffic and the mundane 9-6 lifestyle, and looking for a place to simply relax and enjoy the peace and soothing beauty nature has to offer, nothing can match the serenity of these destinations. Parvati Valley in Himachal is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. After unwinding in the natural surroundings, trek up Tosh Valley while you enjoy scenic views en route. On the way another checkpoint, Rudranag which has a small temple and nice jharna(small waterfall). With my phone charged I hit the playlist and went along singing. Kheerganga Trek has become too popular of late, mainly due to the popularity of Kasol as a hippie joint. Every hiker should experience this one-of-a-kind trek amidst the alpine meadows, picturesque landscapes, and fierce waterfalls! 1) Kheerganga & Tosh Trek When you reach Tosh the mighty Himalayas clad in snow will be staring down at you. Kasol Tosh Kheerganga Package for INR3999 is one of the Best palces to visit in Himachal Pradesh. Overnight in bus. Kheerganga trek is almost 12km trek from Barshaini. Also known as ‘Little Israel’ and ‘Amsterdam of India’, Kasol surprises every traveler with its vibrant souvenir shops, Israeli cafes, and hippies visiting from all over the globe. There are very rare cases of any kind of violence or theft there. Have a relaxed morning watching the multi-hued sunrise and laze around under the tall pine trees. We also reserve the right under Force Majeure Events to cancel your travel arrangements / offer alternative dates / revise the itinerary before or during the trip. This is the briefest and most favoured course and takes 3-4 hours for an individual with normal trekking speed. A simple but utterly delicious food and to go with it I ordered cold coffee. We will depart for kasol in the evening at 6:30 PM. Best Time to Take on Kheerganga Trek The best time to visit Kheerganga is during the summer or and . Second is via Kalga Village -17kms to kheerganga --take right turn from bridge it goes through dense forest ,not familiar route by trekkers.Third route is via Tosh Village We did the Kheerganga trek by our self without any guide we Trek equipment like sleeping bag, mattress, kitchen & dining tent, crampon, utensils and tent I accept the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy of Tripoto. Reaching Tosh, you’ll find many wooden huts and cottages, torn down and in form of shacks. Food is costly in these places. No kidding! At just about 8pm, a Volvo bus from Manali to Delhi checked in and that guy informed me that there are a few seats available. So I didn’t mind paying this much for food. You might as well figure out constellations and the North Pole easily. It will be an amazing experience in itself. But alas, mamaji, who was cleaning the area told that Ravi would be here by 9am. The driver was nice and asked to pay whatever I felt right. The pool itself is filled by another stream of hot water and its temperature is few notches higher than the pool. From Tosh, head to the peak of Kheerganga to pamper yourself in the hot springs and behold paradisiacal views from the top. I quickly cancelled my ticket for Chandigarh whereby I had to suffer 25% deduction of the ticket cost, Rs510(Volvo) and then boarded that Bus. Kheerganga, Tosh Trip from Delhi Enjoy the 3 days Kheerganga tosh trip from Delhi. So eventually I decided to stay. Rest of the cost incurred on the trip will be from the mode of transportation you choose to reach to Kasol or Barshaini and the stay in Barshaini, which is explained below. There shall be no refund to the traveller under Force Majeure Events. Pack your bags and go on a thrilling Kheerganga Trek from Kasol that takes you to Chalal, Tosh and Kheerganga. Later, head back to Kasol and prepare yourself to leave a part of your soul behind! Kheerganga trek is the most popular destination in Parvati Valley. The first round, I observed them. Hell, these guys can smoke, such long drags. The route has directions along the way to guide you but only after about 5-6 km (I think) did I find the marker to show how further my destination is. Back in my attire, I resumed the trek and shortly after I came across a wooden plank connecting two different rock valleys which I had to cross over to reach over to the other side to make the rest of the trek. They went ahead while I took a break. Manvel looked like a hippie; those brown laced hairs and stoned voice. I stopped right there, had a lot of water and I was done. Enjoy the Tosh Malana Kasol Kheerganga Tripfrom Delhi. Just at the start, there was a small food stall. Parvati Valley in Himachal is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. The dining area was well maintained – mattresses and hand rest pillows and low height tables. Get to the campsite and relax by the riverside as you have your breakfast. Finally I found one where the rooms were available and chose to stay in the tin one as I had not much money left to spare. Kheerganga is one of the most popular hill stations in the Parvati Valley. Awake at the set time, I freshened up and packed all my belongings to start for Kheerganga at 8. Every other main food item costs nearly 150rs. Buses are easily available from Delhi ISBT, Kashmere Gate. I entered all the temples one by one but the Shiv-Parvati one intrigued me much. There is a different trekking path for Kheerganga from Tosh village. Though a challenging trek, it offers you magical hot springs at the top. Wearing gloves, masks, and carrying a sanitizer is mandatory I kept Kheerganga for tomorrow. At ~3000m elevation, you have a complete 360⁰ cinematic view of the mountain valley. Moreover the last bus as told by locals leave from Barsheni at 5pm. There are small pools of hot water where as a prasad you offer rice which is boiled in these pools to be offered as bhog during Puja. Begin your trek from Kasol and proceed to the beautiful village of Chalal. I checked for a bus to Chandigarh and luckily found a seat. On this Tosh Kheerganga trek, you'll begin your adventure from Kasol and trek to the evergreen meadows of Chalal, Tosh and Kheerganga. This place also has a couple of food stalls and again foreigners could be seen doing the usual. STRANGE! On the route a couple more people joined who incidentally worked at a construction site (parvati dam). Head for a 15 km trek to Kheerganga and find your first stop at a café, which you will reach after around 7 km. A place where Lord shiva meditated for many years. After bargaining with the guy, I had a double room for me for a mere 200rs. The thrilling Kheerganga trek begins from the small village of Barshaini, the point of confluence of the Parvati and Tosh Rivers, to start hiking. Reprt at Barshaini around 10:00 AM and start long-awaited Kheerganga trek. Day 3: Tosh - Kheerganga DAY 3 : Kheerganga or Tosh – Barshaini – Kasol-Bhuntar-Delhi Wake up to a magnificent view of the Himalayan peaks, and prepare for the journey back to Kasol through the same route you took to reach Kheerganga. Spend your evening at the beautiful waterfall, unwinding and relishing the gift of nature. Get amazing discounts of 25% off, and book your trek … At nightfall, it got pretty chilly outside and even in my jacket I was trembling. Your half battle is won here! Albeit, if you want to fill up a good reserve of ganja(hash) & alcohol to enjoy later, do it here. The food is very tasty and quite filling, especially the lassi. He told that he had booked his seat at 4pm for bus at 8pm. Starting from Barsheni I walked on foot to Tosh. Click on the link to read more about the trek and Parvati Valley villages like Tosh, Chalal and Malana. We had a break and ate the apples those guys had caught on way up. Amidst these hills lies the charming village of Tosh. So it is advised to take a guide and own food and bag-pack tents. Left: (L to R) Kundan, Milind and Satish. Day Four Saturday - Kheerganga to Tosh Trek We wake up early today after breakfast trek leader will start your journey to Kheerganga today. Dance the night away as the bonfire lights up the place, and enjoy a delightful dinner. It is around 25km trek with no shop and homestay. When the water falls on your body, it’s as if you are bathing with ice and not water. Enjoy the Kheerganga and Tosh Trek with amazing offers including Meals, Camping, Transfers, Accommodations, etc. Best Season : Throughout the year except monsoons. Day4: Tosh to Kheerganga The final trek begins! Take a dip in the pool for a few minutes and find yourself feeling refreshed because of the sulphur fumes. This is a two-day trek (including trek At the dam site I parted ways with my Indian friend and headed for the bus stand. All permits and entry fees I formally asked two ladies there if it’s ok to bathe here. Private taxis and personal vehicles do go all the way to Tosh; but personal suggestion – WALK. We got down at Gaddi ghat and after reaching the site, I witnessed the magnitude of structures (tunnels) that we as engineers sit in the office and design. It’s advised, that you come couple of hours early. All the exertion faded away. 6. Ahh who cares, everyone comes to relax here. Any request for changes must be in writing from the person who made the booking. While having dinner, I got talking with the locals and they told me about couple of more interesting places- mantalai and pin parvati pass. After having a full stomach, I set my alarm for 7.30am & enjoyed a warm & peaceful sleep. Detailed Itinerary Day 01: Arrival in Kasol: 4 Hours Trek, Pine Forests, Parvati Valley Obeying the instructions, I took off my shoes beyond the boundary, and in a swift I was down to my shorts which I had bought for playing badminton few weeks before. The trek starts from Barshaini, and the total trek distance is 12-13 km and it takes around 7-8 hours to reach the topmost point of Kheerganga. After reaching Kullu bus stand, I checked for buses, but to my horror no bus was available, be it ordinary or Volvo. 1 near the village of Nakthan. At first I was reluctant but then thought, bhaad me gayi duniya, ayen hain to karke jaynge (screw the world, I have come here and will do as I like). IF YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR ADVENTURE HOLIDAY PLAN. If this is the kind of adventure you seek, you must book this package right away to have an experience of a lifetime! This adventure has been added to your 'Been There' list. A 4-day hike through lofty mountains of the Parvati Valley, this trek will take you up to an An Indian guy had requested to join for way back and I happily obliged. Kasol is located in Parvati valley. Exiting into the main road, I hopped on to a taxi which dropped me at Barsheni which was a 3km drive. Local transport Kasol – Barshaini – Kasol You will pass through the dense foliage of trees and the river Parvati accompanying you on the journey. Later at night, enjoy a wonderful bonfire and re-fuel yourself with a delicious meal. Fill in your details and proceed to book online. Occasionally, we may have to make changes due to Force Majeure Events and we reserve the right to do so at any time before or during the trip. I quickly booked one. At first my heartbeat soared rapidly but slowly afterwards, when you acclimatize yourself with the cold, the heartbeat comes back to normal. 3. Enter comma separated email ids. You would have experienced everything by this time, with adventurous treks to Tosh and Kheerganga, right from walking through the rivers to holding onto your life on the narrow paths. After reaching the top, you can relax in your alloted camps. Day 1: Kasol – Chalal From Kasol, you will first visit Tosh and then trek to Kheerganga via Rudranag temple. Walk back to the campsite in the evening and freshen up for dinner. Breakfast from Day 02  and dinner day 1  A usual calculation of 10rs/km and I offered him 30rs; he was happy. From site I headed back to hit the main road (Gaddi ghat) which was 3kms. Kheer Ganga is a holy place with a hot water spring. Meanwhile as other tourists passed by, I couldn’t hear them but could make by their expressions they must have said sala kaun pagal admi hai (what a crazy guy this is). The fellow was caught on his way up with hash and was fined Rs1000, so got the look. Plus the cafes in this little village have some laudable food options. The prices varied from 200rs (tin shacks) to 400rs (well built rooms). The trek to Kheerganga from here is about 10 km and will take about 5 to 6 hours to complete. It is a perfect destination for backpackers, with treacherous routes and challenging ascends and descends. Ltd. While on the route, I came across a couple from London with whom I chatted for a while. Day 4: Kheerganga - Kasol Amidst these hills … Tosh Valley trek as well offers an amazing experience, taking you along stunning views of the surroundings. You have been invited to join adventurenation.com, a community for outdoors enthusiasts where you can join Tribes, interact with Gurus and get up to speed on adventure activities and destinations, Chalal Tosh and Kheerganga Trek from Kasol. Send your feedback at product@adventurenation.com, 30 days or more before departure: 25% of total cost All in all, this whole trip was a great experience, travelling alone wasn’t dangerous at all. Traveling solo, the only hardship is getting your picture clicked. All I can wish is that these places don’t’ get commercialized in the name of religion anytime soon and may remain “untouched” for ages. Within 10 minutes I was out of that water and as I put on my clothes, I saw those very people “trying” to enter the water but not everyone can muster the same courage (not boasting just saying the observed). Electricity is a luxury in such areas so make sure you use your electronic items judiciously. After getting down at Bhuntar, I had a chai & biscuits watching Baazigar at a local food stall. On the way, just exiting Kasol, there were policemen ready for checking every passing vehicle. Less than 20 days before departure: 100% of total cost, IF WE CHANGE OR CANCEL YOUR ADVENTURE HOLIDAY. Starting at 9.20am, covering sinuous tracks, I reached my destination Kheerganga at 2.30pm. After your descent, you can walk to Tosh for your overnight stay. This pit stop is at the right distance making to refuel your strength. or best HRTC. All you got to have is courage and planning to execute such trips. Once you attempt to start this trek, it is a necessity that you make a pit stop at the Nakthan Village. Kheerganga Trek Distance The distance from Barshaini to Kheerganga is around 13-15 km depending upon the route you take. It is unlikely that we will have to make any changes to your travel arrangements. There I had to wait for the guy and meanwhile had a cup of tea with biscuits which I carried from Delhi. Next I reached the Gurudwara where I first brushed (there was specifically an area for this), got freshened up and then went for the hot water dip. 1. I’ve tried my best to put forth my "brief" experience, but actually what these places have to offer, it can’t be described in words, it’s the feeling that ensues. Kheerganga/Tosh to Barshaini to Kasol-Bhuntar-Delhi : Wake up in the morning with the magnificent view of the Himalayan peaks, and get to ready to go back to Kasol through the same route from Kheerganga/Tosh. I reached Manikaran after about two hours. Seize this opportunity to click pictures of the Himalayan landscape once again. First, the trek commences from Kasol, taking you on10 km long Kheerganga trek via Barshaini which is a picturesque hamlet near Kasol. Here is a guide for all you need to know for the trek. The trek will start from the base at Kasol and take you along a beautiful journey through charming forests of pine, nestling valleys, sparkling streams of the river and cosy camps under a gorgeous blue sky. Drive for about an hour from Kasol to Tosh and start off with an exciting trek to the Tosh Valley. The rocks house a family of chameleons, some pretty big in size. Great friendships were made on the way, enjoyable interactions meeting new people, getting to know about their culture, sharing the same journey but with different experience. It will take 3 hours trek to reach Kheerganga from Rudranag Village. The actual cost of Kheerganga Trek will only include the entry fees (Rs 50) which you pay at Barshaini along with stay charges (Rs 500 – 1000) at Kheerganga. If you do make a trip to Kheerganga, make sure to have a bath in this ice cold water. Accept the Terms of use and Privacy Policy of Tripoto bag-pack tents the views on this trek takes to... 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