Jibhi Kasol Kheerganga Trip
Jibhi is a very small town located in Banjar Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Actually, even calling it a town will be a bit of an exaggeration. It is, in fact, a small village, just a group of few houses, tucked up in the hills and hidden from the outside world. It is located at a distance of about 160 kilometers from Shimla, 100 kilometers from Manali and 70 kilometers from Mandi. The place is best known for its natural beauty and also serves as a base to explore the rest of Banjar and Tirthan Valleys.
Kasol is a hamlet in the district Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, northern India. It is situated in Parvati Valley, on the banks of the Parvati River, on the way between Bhuntar and Manikaran. It is located 30 km from Bhuntar and 3.5 km from Manikaran.An emerging favorite of the country is the Kheerganga trek in the beautiful land of Kasol, which is a small town housed on the slopes of Parvati Valley. Nestled on the fringes of Parvati River, Kasol has found its place in the tourism face of Himachal Pradesh for being a pleasant getaway throughout the year.
Kheerganga Trek is one of the most well-known trekking destinations in Himachal Pradesh and is located deep in the Parvati Valley. For this guided trek, you have to meet us in the beautiful hill station Barshaini which is the starting point of this trek. Along your way to Kheerganga Trek, you will explore Rudra Nag village. The scenic hamlets mark a space for the perfect stops and are ideal to delve into the local culture of Himachal Pradesh.
You can enjoy the local food and cafes on the way. After a while, you will reach the Rudra Nag temple. As you cross the waterfall, the path gets a little steeper and then you will start spotting the blue and yellow huts which indicates the final milestone of the trek i.e Kheerganga top. Upon reaching Kheerganga, you can head straight for the Parvati Kund, or the natural hot water springs, which become all the more attractive in the winters. After reaching the top, you can relax into the alloted camps and enjoy the music session to be organized at the campsite is the cherry on the top.
Quick Facts About Tirthan Valley:- Day Temperature: 10°C to 22°C
- Night Temperature: -5°C to 5°C
- Maximum Altitude: 9700 ft
- Trek Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Airport: Bhuntar
- ATM: Last ATM is in Banjar, around 7 km before Jibhi
- Kheerganga Trek Distance: 24 km
- Maximum Altitude:9,700 ft
- Kheerganga Trek Difficulty Level: Easy To Moderate
- Electricity: Electricity will be available in Kheerganga campsite.
- ATM: Kasol is the last point where you will get ATM.
- Trekking Gradient: Steep ascent throughout the trail
