Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley Guide: Difficulty, Best Time, Cost & How to Prepare
Everything you need to know before the Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley in Himachal Pradesh: how hard it is, when to go, how to train, what to pack and what it costs — from the team that runs it.
Why do the Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley?
- A natural hot-spring pool at the top of the trail
- Rudra Nag waterfall and the Parvati valley forest
- The boiling springs and langar at Manikaran gurudwara
- Tosh village at the head of the valley
- Pickup and drop in Manali included
How difficult is the Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley?
The Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley is graded easy–moderate, covering about 24 km on foot and reaching about 2,950 m. Daily walks are a few hours long on clear trails, so it suits fit beginners who train beforehand.
Best time for the Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley
Best season: April to November · Max altitude about 2,950 m · Grade: Easy–moderate · About 24 km on foot. See what each month is like on our treks in April page.
How to prepare for the Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley
Start training 4–6 weeks before the trek. By departure you should be able to jog 5 km in about 35 minutes comfortably.
- Jog 5 km, four days a week, building up your pace
- Stair climbs with a 5 kg backpack, twice a week
- Squats, lunges and planks — 3 sets of 15, three days a week
- A 4-hour hike or long walk with your backpack on a weekend
- Break in your trekking shoes on at least three long walks before the trip
Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley itinerary, day by day
- Day 1Manali to Kasol · Manikaran — About 80 km and 3 hours down the Kullu valley and up the Parvati valley.
- Day 2Barshaini to Kheerganga — About 16 km and 45 minutes to the end of the road (about 2,200 m).
- Day 3Down to Tosh, back to Manali — Sunrise on the peaks above the Parvati valley, then breakfast.
Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley packing list
- ✓Trekking shoes with ankle support and a deep grip, broken in before the trip
- ✓40–60 L backpack with a rain cover, plus a small daypack if you offload
- ✓Three warm layers (fleece + padded/down jacket) — nights drop near or below 0 °C
- ✓Waterproof jacket or poncho and quick-dry trek pants (no jeans)
- ✓Thermal inner wear for the nights
- ✓Woollen cap, fleece gloves and 3 pairs of socks (1 woollen)
- ✓UV sunglasses, SPF 50 sunscreen and lip balm
- ✓Two 1 L water bottles (no single-use plastic on the trail)
- ✓Headlamp with spare batteries
- ✓Trekking pole (recommended; can be hired)
- ✓Personal medicines, plus Diamox only if your doctor advises it
- ✓Government photo ID — original and one photocopy (needed for forest permits)
- ✓A towel and a change of clothes for the hot spring
The full checklist: Himalayan trek packing list.
How to reach the Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley
Our trip starts and ends at Manali bus stand, or Bhuntar Airport with a pickup charge. Bhuntar (Kullu) airport is about 50 km away with limited flights; most travellers come by overnight bus or car from Delhi and Chandigarh (12–14 hrs and 8–9 hrs).
Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley cost
Our 3-day Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley costs ₹4,900 per person (usually ₹8,900).
Included
- Shared transport from Manali or Bhuntar to the trailhead and back
- 1 night in a Kasol guesthouse (shared rooms) and 1 night in tents at Kheerganga
- All meals on the trek, from lunch on day 1 to lunch on the last day
- Certified trek leader trained in wilderness first aid, plus a local guide, cook and support staff
- Forest-department and trek permits, camping charges
- Tents, sleeping bags, mats, dining and toilet tents
- First-aid kit, oxygen cylinder and pulse oximeter — everyone is checked every morning and evening
Not included
- Travel to the pickup point and back home
- Backpack offloading (available as an add-on)
- Personal trekking gear — shoes, jackets, poles (can be hired as an add-on)
- Meals on the drive days before and after the trek, unless listed
- Travel insurance
- Anything personal: tips, snacks, bottled drinks, phone charging at tea shops
- Costs from weather, landslides or road closures that force a change of plan
Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley: questions trekkers ask
How difficult is the Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley?
It's graded easy–moderate, with about 24 km on foot over 3 days and a highest point of about 2,950 m. Fit beginners can do it with a few weeks of preparation.
What is the best time for the Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley?
April to November · Max altitude about 2,950 m · Grade: Easy–moderate · About 24 km on foot.
How much does the Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley cost?
Our 3-day trip starts at ₹4,900 per person, including shared transport from manali or bhuntar to the trailhead and back; 1 night in a kasol guesthouse; all meals on the trek, from lunch on day 1 to lunch on the last day.
What is the maximum altitude of the Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley?
About 2,950 m above sea level.
Can beginners do the Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley?
Yes. It's one of the treks we recommend for first-timers — train for 4–6 weeks so you can jog 5 km in about 35 minutes.
Where does the Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley start?
Our trip starts and ends at Manali bus stand, or Bhuntar Airport with a pickup charge. Bhuntar (Kullu) airport is about 50 km away with limited flights; most travellers come by overnight bus or car from Delhi and Chandigarh (12–14 hrs and 8–9 hrs).
Ready for the Kheerganga Trek & Tosh Valley?
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