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Kheerganga or Kheer Ganga as the name suggests is Ganga River ( the Ganges River) as White as a Kheer (an Indian sweet dish made from milk and Rice) The name Kheerganga came due to the milky waters of the river flowing in all its vastness and its streams flowing into Parvati valley from all sides of the mountain. The valley is so abundant in water resources that there is a Hydel Power Project coming up in the village of BARSHIANI. Kheerganga is a hidden gem, Very few people know about this place, its beauty lies in being untouched!
Kheerganga is a small village on the slopes of the mountains. The other side of the mountain opens towards Lahaul Spiti valley. There are lots of popular treks in the area but Kheerganga is a place to trek amid nature and relax along with Hot spring baths. Kheerganga trek starts from village Barsheni which is motorable from a popular religious place of Sikhs – Manikaran. It's a 22 km stretch in the mountains from Manikaran with Untouched nature and simple village landscapes.
The trek has lots of interesting spots en route like a Shiv Temple, Rudra Naag Waterfall, and lots of interesting rock formations. It also offers a variety of flora on the way to Kheerganga and one can even trek towards Pin Parvati pass from this area. The Pin valley is well known for snow leopards and other secured wildlife. Kheerganga is infamous for Charas ( Marijuana) as there is a lot of cultivation of it in this area.
Kheerganga (altitude 9700 ft) is located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. The place is well connected by road. One can reach by road using public transport Taxi / Bus or car easily. One can reach Chandigarh ad from there on to Chandigarh Manali Highway. Once you reach Bhunter, which also has an Airport, Kheerganga is 45 km by road. The route towards Kheerganga passes through Jari, Kasol, and Manikaran.
The nearest village accessible by road is Barshaini/Barsheni and one can plan an overnight stay at Kasol or Mainikaran with all facilities. Though Barshaini village does have guest houses but a basic one with few resources.
While driving from Chandigarh it takes 5-6 Hrs to reach Bhuntar and another 2-3 hrs to Barshaini./ Barsheni The road is excellent till Bhuntar and after Bhuntar it is a single road with reasonable built quality. You will love the drive to Barshaini as it traverses along with the Parvati River and the sound of Flowing water sums up distinct tranquility to your mood and experience. On the way, you’ll get lots of restaurants and hotels. My Personal spot to stay overnight is Kasol. In Kasol, you will find all kinds of cuisines. Kasol offers a good stay, varied meals, and an excellent River view. The walk along the Parvati River is mesmerizing. You would find lots of Israelis and hippies in the area of Kasol and Kheerganga.
