TREKS · 3-DAY · EASY · MAX 3700M
Beas Kund Trek.
Beas Kund Trek
Beas Kund Trek is an easy 3-day, 14 km trek, topping out at 3,700 m. The route takes in Beas River source; Glacial lake at 3700m; Easy for beginners. Best months: May–June and September–October. Watch points: Altitude at lake; slippery near glacier; weather changes fast. Fitness level: low, suitable for children with adult supervision. Nearest hospital: Civil Hospital Manali 15km. Serious cases: Regional Hospital Kullu 55km. Network coverage: Jio/Airtel at Solang Valley. No signal beyond Solang. Zero coverage at Bakarthach and Beas Kund.
Warnings
⚠Altitude at lake
⚠Slippery near glacier
⚠Weather changes fast
Campsites
Bakarthach
3,050mFlat meadow camping, seasonal shepherd huts, campfire area, no facilities - carry everything
Cost Estimate
Budget = own tent and food, transport from Manali Rs 500 return. Guide Rs 1200/day from Manali. Operators include transport, tent, sleeping bag, meals, guide.
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