Beas Kund Trek

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Region :- Himanchal 
Duration :- 4nights /5 Days 
Grade :-  Easy To Moderate 
Max Altitude :- 3790m (12,430ft)

Description

Beas Kund is a high-altitude alpine lake that sits down regally among the mountains of Himachal Pradesh at an altitude of 3,700 meters. This lasting beauty is the origin of Beas River, which is supposed to be the water body where Sage Vyas use to take bath at the time he meditated. Beas Kund Trek begins from Solang Nallah which is a popular destination in Manali for skiing and paragliding. Charming meadows of Bakarthach and Dhundi will be a part of your trail on Beas Kund Trek. Grand peaks like Shitidhar, Hanuman Tibba , Seven Sisters and Friendship Peak will be your companion on this trek. One will also come across the Beas Kund Glacier while proceeding towards Beas Kund. If you want you can also pluck the mushrooms and wild strawberries on your way and slowly watch the herds of sheep and goats grazing. This summer trek is a perfect choice for beginners because of its small duration and easy difficulty level. You will find everything on this page you need for Beas Kund trek.

Itinerary

Itinerary

Report at Manali Govt. Bus Stand at 9 AM, from where we will pick you. Acclimatization walk around manali
From Manali, a short drive to Dhundi 20.4 km will take us to our starting point for Beas Kund Trek. From here, we trek for 5 km we reach to Bakrathatch, the trail is through the forests of oak, fir, and walnuts. Snow-capped mountains never go out of your vision and offer a remarkable view. After trekking 5 km we reach our camp site Bakrathatch (3270m). The peaks visible en-route are Indrasan peak (6,220 meters) and Deo Tibba Peak (6,001 meters). The beautiful 7 sisters are in the background as well.
Day 3:- Trek from Bakrathatch to Beas Kund & Back( 4 hrs.) Early in the morning, we start out trek to Beas Kund. The path is through stones and rocks in summers and through the snow in winters. After trekking for 4-5 hours, we will reach the lovely Beas Kund. This amazing lake is the origin of River Beas. This is also the base camp for summit peaks like Ladakhi ,Friendship, and Shitidhar. After spending some time and taking some pictures and having some food here, we head back to our camp in Bakkarthatch.
Trek from Bakarthach to Dhundi /solang and drive back to Manali (4 hrs) Today we descend to Dhundi by the same path that was used for coming up. From Dhundi/Solang, we drive back to Manali. We will be dropped at the Manali bus stand late in the evening.

 

Package Details

Highlights:

Beas Kund

Price (Per Person): INR – ₹6450+ 5% GST

Duration: 4 days

Grade: Easy to Moderate
Maximum Altitude: 3,700 meters (12139 ft)

Note: Minimum 3 travellers are required to operate the trek

 

Account Information
All payments should be made by bank transfer to the following bank account.
For the bank account of Adventure Guide Private Limited-
A/c Name- Adventure Guide Private Limited
Ac No- 201002136616
Bank Name- Indusind Bank Limited
IFSC Code- INDB0000011
Branch- Industry House, Indore
Deposit
A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total amount is payable to secure a place in the expedition. This needs to be prior 15 days of the scheduled departure date.
Balance 
The balance of 75% amount is payable before starting of the expedition.
Note: All bank transfer charges are for the remitter's account.
Challengers Hub is a unit of Adventure Guide Private Limited
3/105, Shri Krishna Avenue, Limbodi, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India, Pin- 452001
Cancellation & Refund Policy
An expedition member may cancel his/her participation on the following basis:
Cancellation prior to 30 days from start of the expedition get 95% refund.
Cancellation between 29 days and 11 days to the start of the trip get 60% refund.
Cancellation less than 10 days to the start of the trip No refund.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Team members should take out private insurance if they wish to be covered against cancellation due to medical or personal reasons.
This is called trip cancellation insurance and can be obtained from your travel agent.

Inclusion/Exclusion

Inclusions & Exclusion

  • Veg Food & Non-Veg meals during trekking days (Day 1 Lunch till Day 4 + Breakfast). Three Meals a day
  • Forest Permits, Permits, Trek Permit Fee /Camping Charges/IMF Permission (Upto the amount charged for Indian nationals)
  • Tents for Camping, sleeping bags, mattress
  • Safety Gear includes static rescue rope, seat harness, carabiners, pulleys
  • Certified Mountaineering course Trek Leader with Wilderness Emergency Responder & Rescue
  • First Aid Kit & Local guide, cook, helpers
  • Porters or mules for carrying common luggage ( Note- Personal luggage will not be carried by Porter)
  • Transportation from Manali to Manali.
 
  1. GST @ 5.0%
  2. Any tips, laundry, phone calls, medicines, personal expenses on any other meal or drinks
  3. Personal porter support will be chargeable at Rs.300/ bag per day. Maximum Weight of a bag should be12 kg
  4. Meals and sightseeing in Manali
  5. Anything not mentioned under inclusions
  6. Insurance is not included

Things To Carry

 

Basics Gear

Back pack & rain cover (50 – 60 ltr) with comfortable shoulder straps
Day pack + rain cover 20 – 30 ltr (If hire a mule or porter)
Walking stick Advisable (At least one)
Head torch 1 Nos. (Hand torch would be an alternative)
Water bottle/Hydration pack 2 bottles of one litre each People who use hydration pack 1 hydration pack and 1 bottle of one liter
Snacks Energy bars, dry fruits, electoral
Personal Medical Kit Consult your doctor

 

Think about your head

Sun cap 1 Nos. (One that covers the neck as well)
Woolen cap 1 Nos.
Woolen cap 1 Nos.
Balaclava 1 Nos.
Neck-gaiters 1 Nos.
Sunglasses Dark with side cover, it should be U/V protected.
People who wear spectacles-
(A)- Use contact lenses. (Not for Chadar trek)
(B)- Photo chromatic glasses.

Be comfy at the trek

Trek pants 2 Synthetic (avoid shorts, fitting denims, capris)
T-shirts 2 Full sleeves (Non-cotton)
Fleece T-shirts 1 Nos.
Fleece jacket 1 Nos. (Alternative: a woollen sweater)
Down feather / Hollofil jacket 1 Nos.
Wind & waterproof jacket & pant 1 Pair
Thermal inners 1 Pair
Poncho 1 Nos.

Mind your step

Trekking shoes 1 Pair (Waterproof, high ankle with good grip)
Floaters/flip-flops 1 Pair (Optional)
Cotton socks 4 pairs
Woollen socks 2 pairs
Gaiters TTH team will notify you, if required
Gumboots Required only for Chadar trek

Personal Utilities

Sunscreen cream Hand sanitizer
Moisturiser Antibacterial powder
Lip balm Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toilet Paper & wipes Quick dry towel

Keep these handy

Waterproof gloves 1 Pair
Fleece/woollen gloves 1 Pair

 

 

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