BEAS Kund Trek – Himachal

🏔️ BEAS KUND TREK – HIMACHAL

Region: Solang → Dhundi → Lohali → Beas Kund

Difficulty: Moderate

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

Max Altitude: ~3,700m

Price From: ₹4,500

⭐ Short Overview

Beas Kund is among Manali’s most rewarding short treks — a perfect blend of easy accessibility, alpine meadows, and towering Himalayan peaks. The trail leads to Beas Kund, the glacial lake that feeds the Beas River, sitting below the imposing faces of Hanuman Tibba, Friendship Peak, Shitidhar, and Ladakhi Peak.

A great trek for beginners wanting a high-altitude experience without major difficulty.

1. Difficulty Breakdown

Overall Difficulty: Moderate

Short duration but involves steep stretches and altitude.

Why It’s Moderate

• Several uphill sections

• Altitude approaching 3,700m

• Rocky glacial terrain near Beas Kund

Trail Type

• Meadows

• River-crossing sections (bridged)

• Rocky moraine at higher altitude

Daily Distance

• 3–10 km per day

Fitness Needed

• Able to trek 5–6 hours/day

• Basic stamina

2. Day-Wise Full Itinerary

DAY 1 — Manali → Solang → Dhundi → Lohali

• Drive from Manali to Solang (30–40 minutes)

• Begin trek from Dhundi

• Walk along Beas River with views of Deo Tibba & Hanuman Tibba

• Gentle ascent to Lohali campsite

• Trek Duration: 3–4 hrs

DAY 2 — Lohali → Beas Kund → Lohali

• Early morning ascent to the glacial basin

• Reach Beas Kund, originating point of the Beas River

• Massive amphitheater of high peaks

• Descend to Lohali

• Trek Duration: 6–7 hrs

DAY 3 — Lohali → Dhundi → Solang → Manali

• Easy descent to Dhundi

• Drive to Solang/Manali

• Trek ends

3. Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

• Tents + sleeping bags + mats

• All trek meals

• Trek leader + support team

• Permits & camping fees

Exclusions

• Transport to/from Manali

• Personal gear rental

• Porter/mule services

• Anything not specified

4. How to Reach

Base Hub: Manali

Route:
Manali → Solang → Dhundi → Lohali → Beas Kund → Lohali → Dhundi → Manali

Transport Options:

• Local taxis

• Shared jeeps

• Rental self-drive

5. Stay & Food

Stay

• Lohali: Tented accommodation

Food

• Hot vegetarian meals

• Tea/snacks

• Packed lunch on summit day

6. Weather & Safety

Weather

• May–June: Clear, green meadows

• July–Aug: Monsoon, avoid

• Sep–Oct: Best visibility

Safety

• Rocky terrain near Kund requires caution

• Guides monitor altitude adaptation

• Early starts ensure stable conditions

7. Best Time to Trek

• May to June

• September to October

Avoid monsoon for safety.

8. Packing List

Mandatory

• Trekking shoes

• Warm jacket

• 2–3 warm layers

• Rain protection

• Headlamp

• Water bottle

Optional

• Trekking pole

• Power bank

• Sunglasses

9. FAQs

Q. Is Beas Kund good for beginners?
Yes — excellent first high-altitude trek.

Q. Is there snow?
Snow present in early summer; none by late September.

Q. Network availability?
Good in Solang/Manali; none during trek.

Q. Difficulty compared to Hampta Pass?
Much easier and shorter.

🧭 Final CTA

Ready for a short but stunning Himalayan trek near Manali?