“Standing at the source of the Beas River felt surreal.”
N
Nitin Arora
Delhi
beginner trekEasy↑ 12,139 ft (3,700 m)
Beas Kund Trek
Find the source. Lose yourself.
Himachal Pradesh4 Days / 3 NightsMax 30 guests
Trail Landscape
Summit Vista
Altitude
12,139 ft (3,700 m)
Difficulty
Easy
Group Size
Max 30
Next Date
Available on request
The CallingAncient trails,
Ancient trails,
modern awakening.
The Beas Kund Trek leads to the sacred glacial lake that is the source of the River Beas, one of the great rivers of north India. Nestled at 12,139 ft (3,700 m) in the Solang Valley near Manali, the lake sits at the foot of towering peaks including Friendship Peak (17,352 ft) and Hanuman Tibba (19,750 ft) — some of the most impressive mountain walls in the Western Himalayas.
This short, beginner-friendly trek through the lush Bakarthach meadows is ideal as a first or second Himalayan trek. The approach follows the Beas River upstream through open valleys of extraordinary scenic beauty, accessible even to trekkers with limited experience. A deeply spiritual place and a visual feast in equal measure.
Why this trek?
Beas Kund — glacial origin of the sacred River BeasHanuman Tibba and Friendship Peak viewsBakarthach alpine meadowsSolang Nala valley scenery
Vibe & Spirit
Air Clarity
High-altitude alpine freshness with hints of pine and cedar.
Region
Himachal Pradesh, Upper Himalayas
The Daily Passage
The Experience Arc
A rhythmic journey through silence and elevation.
Day1
Manali Arrival
ArrivalManali
Visit the ancient Manu temple and Hadimba Devi Temple, and settle into the gateway of the Beas Kund valley. Trek briefing in the evening.
6,700 ft (2,050 m)
Explore
Day2
Trek to Bakarthach
DhundiBakarthach
Short drive to Dhundi at the head of Solang Nala, then trek upstream through spectacular open valley views and wildflower-filled meadows to the Bakarthach camp.
10,800 ft (3,290 m)
3–4 hrs
Day3
Beas Kund Visit
BakarthachBakarthach (day hike)
Day hike to the sacred Beas Kund lake at the foot of the Shitidhar glacier. Standing beneath the sheer walls of Hanuman Tibba and Friendship Peak is a truly humbling experience.
12,139 ft (3,700 m)
5–6 hrs return
Day4
Return to Manali
BakarthachManali
Easy descent back through Dhundi and the scenic Solang Nala valley, with a final drive back to Manali.
6,700 ft (2,050 m)
3–4 hrs
The journey completes, but something remains.
You return to where you started — but the mountains do not leave you. They settle quietly within.
Provisions
What's Included
- Manali to Manali transport
- All meals during the trek
- Camping accommodation (twin sharing tents)
- Sleeping bags & trekking gear
- Certified trek guide
- Forest permits & entry fees
- First aid & basic medical kit
Not Included
What's Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Porter/mule charges
- Travel insurance
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
- 5% GST
Gallery
Captured Stillness
3 Photos
Featured Moment
Shared Experiences
Stories from the Trail
Every journey leaves a different imprint. These are reflections from travellers who walked these paths before you.
“Super beginner-friendly and insanely beautiful. Great intro to trekking.”
S
Shruti Iyer
Chennai
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