A scenic 12 km trek in Parvati Valley leading to a meadow with natural hot water springs and incredible Himalayan views.
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Plan your trip around the ideal season for the best experience
May-June, September-October, and long public holiday weekends. This is when the weather is most favorable for trekking.
March-April and November. These shoulder months offer good conditions with fewer people on the trail.
July-August due to monsoons and December-February due to heavy snow and extreme cold.
Plan ahead with accurate pricing and visiting hours
Indian Visitors
Free
No entry fee
Opening Hours
6:00 AM — 7:00 PM
The timings apply to the hot springs bathing area. The trek itself is best done during daylight hours, typically between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. It is highly advised not to trek in the dark.
There is no entry fee for the trek itself. A nominal fee of around ₹20-50 might be charged for using the bathing facilities at the hot springs. A small forest entry fee may also be collected at the start of the trek in Barshaini.
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Address
Khir Ganga Trek, near Barshaini Village, Parvati Valley, Kullu District
Coordinates
29.9444, 79.9449
Nearest City
Manali
Multiple ways to get to this destination conveniently
The nearest airport is Bhuntar Airport (KUU) in Kullu, approximately 50 km from Kasol. From the airport, you can hire a taxi to reach Barshaini (trek starting p...
The nearest major railway station is Chandigarh (CHD), about 295 km from Kasol. From Chandigarh, you can take an overnight bus or a taxi to Bhuntar or Kasol, wh...
From Delhi or Chandigarh, take an overnight HRTC or private bus to Bhuntar or Manali. Get down at Bhuntar and take another bus or taxi to Kasol and then onwards...
From Kasol or Manikaran, local buses and shared taxis frequently ply to Barshaini, the starting point of the trek. The journey takes about 45 minutes to an hour...
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