Overview

Kheerganga trek is very much adventurous in nature and will surely give you a trip through dense forests, streaming waterfalls, and mountains is a must as trek and mountain are inseparable. We all know that we can locate kheerganga trek at Parvati Valley but towards the end it is surrounded by Sylvan hills. The mesmerizing views are a treat waiting for every traveler or visitor who is planning his trek for kheerganga trek. Through several sources it is proved that the one more thing that draws the attention of visitors is the Natural Hot water spring. This Natural hot water spring is believed to be to give a natural therapy to everyone who takes a dip according to mostly hindu and sikh clans. Unlike any other trek this trek is known for camping as one of its specialities. You can set your tents here and along with other trekkers can plan for a fiery bonfire . And you can always plan your own entertainment programs like singing, dancing or simply sitting around the fire. Fire can never provide calmness but your company can so on this trek surround yourself with people you love. 

Folktales associated with kheerganga trek

There are several stories or folktales that are associated with kheerganga trek and one of them includes my favorite Lord ganesha. According to this story, once when Lord Kartikeya lost a race to his younger brother Lord Ganesha he came near this trek in anger and meditated here for several years . Then it is believed that Lord Shiva to lure his son back created a special stream of kheer so that its sweet smell will reduce his anger. The journey when it starts from kasol gives you a chance to look into the culture and lifestyle of people in villages. Kasol is a place which every year attracts a lot of travelers which is good for kheerganga trek too. The height of the altitude for kheerganga trek is around 3500 meters. But this altitude is not that tall so it proves to be one of the easy treks for people. During summers when you reach kheerganga trek you can directly visit the hot spring that is also known as parvati kund. In winters there will be a drop in temperature and you can find snow everywhere whereas in summer snow is replaced by greenery everywhere. It is at a low altitude so you can plan your trip with your families. Tosh and Malan are some nearby locations that you can visit here at kheerganga trek. Rudra Nag is situated at 2700 m and Kasol at 1580 meters. This trek can be covered at any point in the year  including all the 12 months. 

Features of kheerganga trek

Why you should kheerganga trek is a question for which we all want genuine answers. So the first thing is the distance. It is around 10 km on foot and on an average will take around 2 to 3 days. It’s altitude is low so it is good for children also. When you start this trek the starting or initial trail is easy so you can also plan school and weekend trips here. You will get a chance to see the Himalayan ranges associated with pine trees and different types of flora as well as fauna etc. You will also get to know about folktales, mythological stories etc. from local villagers. You should take pictures of these picturesque areas and enjoy your time here . For a good journey your backpack weight should not exceed 7 kgs. 

When you should visit kheerganga trek

Kheerganga trek is a place where you can plan your trip at any point of the year. But when we go through all the seasons, the summer season is popular for trekking at kheerganga trek. People in large numbers visit kheerganga trek in Summers often with their families or loved ones. But among all the seasons Monsoon season is not favorable because during this season landslides are expected and paths are slippery so due all uncertain conditions you should avoid monsoons. Also due to the large amount of snow, winters around December to February should be avoided. So April, May, June etc are months mostly favorable for trekking. Also many Fairs are arranged during summers that you should attain. You will get mesmerizing views of mountain peaks. 

Conclusion

So Kheerganga trek is popular among the population for various reasons. There are dedicated months as well as seasons good for trekking at this place that you should consider before your planning. There are certain features that make it different which we have discussed. All in all kheerganga trek is a good trek for many people.