Kheer Ganga (3050 meters) lies at the extreme end of Parvati valley and the last inhibited village while trekking to pin valley via Pin-Parvati pass. Kheerganga's panoramic skies and vast greenery are a much-needed delight to the trekker's eyes and especially the tired legs.
It is a holy place with a hot water spring, a small temple of Lord Shiva and a bathing tank. It makes a rare combination for any trekker to bath in hot spring water when everything is covered by snow.
Day 1 : Tosh to Kheerganga
Distance: 14 Km , Duration: 6-7 Hrs
Walk by the road from Tosh to Barshaini, a small village in the valley which is where you start the hike in the forest. Cross the village of Nakthan and the temple of Rudra Nag, both ideal places to take short breaks on the way to KheerGanga which is where you can spend the night in basic tented accomodation.
Day 2 : Kheerganga to Barsheni to Bhuntar
Distance: 12 Km , Duration: 6-7 Hrs
Get up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise and cherish the view of the misty mountains. Take a bath in hot water spring and have breakfast. After breakfast, start back journey to Barsheni. From Barsheni, catch the Bus to Bhuntar. There are regular buses and taxis to Delhi from Bhuntar.
How to Reach Kheerganga Trek
By Air - The nearest airport to Kheer Ganga is the Pantnagar Airport, which is located about 235 kms from Kheer Ganga. From here, one can take a taxi or a bus to Barshaini, from where its is only a 11 km trek to Kheer Ganga. By Rail - The nearest railway station is Kathgodam Railheas, which is about 198 kms from Kheer Ganga. By Road - The route to Kheer Ganga is well connected till Barshaini, after which it's a 11 km trek to reach Kheer Ganga.
It is a holy place with a hot water spring, a small temple of Lord Shiva and a bathing tank. It makes a rare combination for any trekker to bath in hot spring water when everything is covered by snow.
Day 1 : Tosh to Kheerganga
Distance: 14 Km , Duration: 6-7 Hrs
Walk by the road from Tosh to Barshaini, a small village in the valley which is where you start the hike in the forest. Cross the village of Nakthan and the temple of Rudra Nag, both ideal places to take short breaks on the way to KheerGanga which is where you can spend the night in basic tented accomodation.
Day 2 : Kheerganga to Barsheni to Bhuntar
Distance: 12 Km , Duration: 6-7 Hrs
Get up early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise and cherish the view of the misty mountains. Take a bath in hot water spring and have breakfast. After breakfast, start back journey to Barsheni. From Barsheni, catch the Bus to Bhuntar. There are regular buses and taxis to Delhi from Bhuntar.
How to Reach Kheerganga Trek
By Air - The nearest airport to Kheer Ganga is the Pantnagar Airport, which is located about 235 kms from Kheer Ganga. From here, one can take a taxi or a bus to Barshaini, from where its is only a 11 km trek to Kheer Ganga. By Rail - The nearest railway station is Kathgodam Railheas, which is about 198 kms from Kheer Ganga. By Road - The route to Kheer Ganga is well connected till Barshaini, after which it's a 11 km trek to reach Kheer Ganga.
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