Beas Kund Trek
Stand at the source of the mighty Beas river — a glacial lake ringed by peaks, just 2 nights from Manali
About This Tour
The Beas Kund Trek is Manali's most rewarding easy escape — a 2-night, 3-day journey to a glacial lake at 3,700 metres that holds a place of both natural beauty and mythological significance. This is the source of the Beas river, one of the five great rivers of Punjab, and according to legend the spot where the sage Vyas (Vyasa, author of the Mahabharata) bathed after completing that monumental work. The kund (pool or tank) is a still, brilliantly blue glacial lake fed directly by the Shitidhar glacier — the snout of the glacier is clearly visible a short distance above the lake.
The approach from Dhundi (on the Manali–Rohtang road) climbs through one of the finest wildflower meadows in Himachal Pradesh. In July and August, the meadow at Bakarthach (the base camp at 3,200 metres) is carpeted in blue primrose, yellow potentilla, purple aconite, and dozens of other alpine species. The views of the Hanuman Tibba (5,982 m), Shitidhar, and the entire Rohtang–Kullu ridge are outstanding from the trail.
The trek is graded Easy — the trail is well-defined, the altitude gain is gradual, and no technical skills are required. It is an ideal first Himalayan trek for families, beginners, or those who want a short but genuine mountain wilderness experience close to Manali. The trek is also popular as an acclimatisation outing for those planning the Hamta Pass Trek or more serious Himachal objectives.
Junegiri Yatra includes private transport from Manali to Dhundi, all camping equipment, a certified guide, and all meals on the mountain. The season runs from June to September, with July and August being the wildflower peak.
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Package Pricing
All prices in Indian Rupees (INR) · International visitors see converted price above
| Group Size | Standard | Deluxe | Super deluxe | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pax | ₹8,500 | ₹11,000 | — | — |
| 4 Pax | ₹7,500 | ₹9,500 | — | — |
| 6-8 Pax | ₹6,500 | ₹8,500 | — | — |
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Complete Guide to Beas Kund Trek from Manali
Beas Kund is reached from the Dhundi trailhead on the Manali–Rohtang highway, roughly 14 km from Manali town. The route passes through the Solang Nallah valley — famous as Manali's adventure sports hub — before turning up into the quieter Bakarthach valley. The contrast between the crowded Solang chairlift and the pristine wilderness of Bakarthach meadow, just two hours above, is one of the great pleasures of this trek.
How to Reach Manali
Manali is connected to Delhi by overnight Volvo bus (14 hours), by flights to Bhuntar Airport (50 km), and by train to Chandigarh or Pathankot followed by a bus. Junegiri Yatra provides private transport from Manali to the Dhundi trailhead and back as part of all packages.
Beas Kund as an Acclimatisation Trek
For trekkers planning more demanding objectives — Hamta Pass (4,270m), Bhrigu Lake (4,300m), or Deo Tibba base camp — Beas Kund is the ideal acclimatisation warm-up. Two nights at 3,200m and a day-trip to 3,700m puts your body in excellent shape for the next challenge. Many Junegiri Yatra guests combine Beas Kund (2N/3D) with Hamta Pass (4N/5D) for a perfectly structured 6-day Manali adventure.
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