Beas Kund Trek

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Moderate Autumn

Explore Alpine Lake

Trek safety, weather & access status

Generally safe to travel Open to trek May–Oct

Advisory

Acclimatise properly, carry warm layers even in summer, and do not trek alone in bad weather.

Live weather

13°C Drizzle

Feels 13°C
4 km/h wind
99% humidity

Mountain weather changes quickly. Treat this as a planning signal, not a final safety clearance - confirm locally before you set out.

Emergency & official

112 National emergency 1363 Tourist helpline

India tourism advisories

Difficulty Moderate

Max altitude 3,700 m

Distance 16 km (round)

Duration 2–3 days

Best time May to October

Fitness Moderate - basic cardio fitness

Start point Solang Valley (Dhundi)

End point Beas Kund

No permit needed

DIY Trek Readiness: can you go self-planned?

Beginners Some experience helps

Guide Optional / self-guided

Permit Not needed

Fitness Moderate - basic cardio fitness

Trail clarity Clear

Network on trail None

Max altitude 3,700 m

Best season May to Oct

Languages Hindi, Pahari, English in towns

How is this score calculated?

This is a DIY-readiness gauge - how do-able it is to plan and travel yourself. Destinations show it as a 0-5 DIY Score; treks & routes as a 0-10 Score (a wider scale for the extra variables they carry). Both are built from these factors:

SafetyLocal safety, terrain and current advisory conditions along the route.
Transport accessHow easily you can reach the place and move around without your own vehicle.
NetworkMobile signal and data coverage you can expect on the way.
Season reliabilityHow dependable the weather and season window is for travel.
Budget clarityHow predictable day-to-day costs are, with few surprises.
Trail / route clarityHow well-marked and easy to follow the route or trail is.
Stay availabilityThe choice and reliability of places to stay along the way.
First-timer friendlinessHow forgiving it is for a first-time independent traveller.
Solo / women comfortHow comfortable and safe it is for solo and women travellers.
Local supportAvailability of guides, hosts and on-the-ground help if you need it.

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Readiness verdict

Best forFit beginners to intermediate trekkers
Not ideal forAnyone not up for long walking days or sudden weather
Go DIY only ifYou can manage long walking days, low or no network, basic navigation and changing mountain weather.

Guide: Optional Permit: Not needed Network: None on trail

Plan it yourself

The DIY deep-dive

Beas Kund Trek is at its best in May to October. It covers about 16 km (round), runs over 2–3 days, tops out near 3,700 m.

DIY route options

The classic route Start from Solang Valley (Dhundi) and follow the standard 2-day line - the most reliable, well-trodden way to do it.

Self-guided or with a guide Do it solo with the offline Gaia GPS trail file, or hire a local guide at Solang Valley (Dhundi) for the navigation and logistics.

What most travellers miss

Download offline maps and share your plan first - the mobile network here is patchy to none.
Do not rush past Manali - most people treat it as a quick stop, but it is worth a slower evening.
Time it for May to October. Outside that window, snow, weather or road closures can cut access.

Where to base yourself

Bakarthach Trailhead base - last shops, network and gear before you set off.

Manali A key stop on the route - where the trek halts for the night.

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Need expert help planning this trek?

Prefer not to manage permits, guide coordination, stays and route pacing yourself? We can help you turn this trek into a private, supported experience for your dates, group size and comfort level.

Permit and guide coordination
Private group support
Route pacing and halt planning
Stay, meals and local logistics

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About this trek

The Beas Kund trek climbs from the Solang valley near Manali to a sacred glacial lake at about 3,700 m – the source of the Beas river. The trail passes the meadows of Dhundi and Bakarthach, with the dramatic faces of Hanuman Tibba, Friendship Peak and Seven Sisters rising all around.

It is a popular 2–3 day acclimatisation and mountaineering-base trek, moderate in difficulty, and a superb introduction to high-Himalayan scenery within easy reach of Manali.

Read the full guide: Beas Kund Trek 2023 – A Complete Travel Guide.

Essential packing list

Trekking shoes with grip
Warm base layer + fleece
Down jacket / warm jacket
Rain shell / poncho
Headlamp + extra batteries
Water bottle / hydration bladder
Sunglasses, cap, sunscreen
Personal medicines
Power bank
Offline maps
Cash and ID copies
Permit documents, if applicable

Map

Nearby route landmarks & places to know

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Chanderkhani

6.9 km from Solang Valley (Dhundi), Himachal Pradesh centre

Chanderkhani Pass is a pass located in the Kullu District of India at a height of 3,660 metres. It forms a way (pass) between the villages of Rumsu and Pulag to the well known village of Malana, which indirectly forms…

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Parvati River (Himachal Pradesh)

8.4 km from Solang Valley (Dhundi), Himachal Pradesh centre

Parvati River is a river in the Parvati Valley in Himachal Pradesh, northern India that flows into the Beas River at Bhuntar, some 10 km south of Kullu. It rises from the Man Talai Glacier below the Pin Parbati Pass a…

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Hotel Malabar, Bhuntar Manikaran Highway, Shat - 175101, Himachal Pradesh, India

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Frequently asked questions about Beas Kund Trek

What is the best time to do the Beas Kund Trek?

The best time for the Beas Kund Trek is May to October.

How difficult is the Beas Kund Trek?

The Beas Kund Trek tops out near 3,700 m.

How long is the Beas Kund Trek?

It covers about 16 km (round) and takes around 2–3 days.

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