Where Vyas bathed
Beas Kund is said to be where the sage Vyas bathed during his meditation. Local belief holds that bathing here cures skin ailments.
After the trail · the almanac
The trek in four numbers
Beas Kund is one of the easiest high treks from Manali: three days, one meadow camp, and a lake under a wall of peaks.
3,700m
Height of the lake
5,982m
Hanuman Tibba, above it
20km
Walking, over 3 days
1camp
Bakarthach, two nights
💪 Easy☀️ Mid-May–Oct⛺ 1 camp🚗 21 km from Manali
Day by day
Three days, step by step
This is Bikat Adventures' plan. Some operators add a night at Dhundi and make it four days.
How high you are on each kilometre
- Day 1Manali → Dhundi → BakarthachDrive up the Solang valley, then a short climb21 km drive · 4 km walk · 3–4 h🛏️ Tents · 3,270 m
- Day 2Bakarthach → Beas Kund → BakarthachRiver crossings and moraine to the lake12 km · 6–7 h🛏️ Tents at Bakarthach
- Day 3Bakarthach → Dhundi → ManaliDown the same trail4 km · 3–4 h🚙 Manali by afternoon
Stories and nature
The source of the Beas
Vipāś, the unfettered
Legend says Veda Vyasa created the Beas from this lake. The Rigveda calls the river Vipāś, the unfettered.
Indra's seat
Indrasan, seen from the trail, is believed to be where Lord Indra stays when he comes to earth: Indra's aasana, his seat.
When to go
A summer trek
The Himachal trekking portal lists the trek as open from May to October.
Mid-May–June
Snow lingers on the upper trail early in the season.
Monsoon
Rain raises the river crossings. Take extra care in July and August.
Sep–Oct
Clear days before the trek closes at the end of October.
Nov–Apr
Bikat does not recommend it: heavy snow and nights down to −10 °C.
Plan your trip
Getting to Dhundi
Dhundi is up the Solang valley, a short drive from Manali.
- Delhi🚌 About 550 km by road to Manali
- Manali🚙 About 21 km via Solang, under an hour
- Dhundi
Nearest airport: Bhuntar (Kullu–Manali). Nearest broad-gauge railheads: Una, Kiratpur Sahib, Kalka, Chandigarh and Pathankot.
Cost
Bikat Adventures charges ₹7,500 + 5% GST, Manali to Manali.
Permits
Forest permits are needed. Operators arrange them; the trek is listed on Himachal's trekking portal.
Hardest part
Day 2: boulder-hopping over old moraine and river crossings, harder in the monsoon.
Altitude sickness
Headache, sickness or dizziness? Tell your leader, rest, and go down if it gets worse.
Good to know
The small things
Cash, signal, water, permits and help on the way. Checked October 2026; confirm with your operator.
Bring cash
There are no ATMs after Manali. Use the ATMs in Manali's main market. Bikat Adventures
Patchy signal
Bikat says Airtel and Jio work on most of the trail. Himalaya Shelter says there is no network after Manali. Make your calls before you leave. Bikat Adventures, Himalaya Shelter
No charging
The last charging point is your hotel in Manali. Charge your phone and power bank before you go. Bikat Adventures
Weather
Summer days are 10–15 °C low down and 0–5 °C near the lake. Bikat Adventures
Tents and toilets
You share a two-person tent; a single tent costs ₹900 more with Bikat. Toilets are dry pits in a toilet tent. Bikat Adventures
Offloading
Porters or mules carry a bag of up to 12 kg for ₹500 a day with Himalaya Shelter. Himalaya Shelter
Leave extra luggage
Bikat keeps extra bags at its Jagatsukh office, 8 km from Manali. Or use the Manali bus stand cloakroom. Bikat Adventures
From the airport
A taxi from Bhuntar airport to Manali costs about ₹700–1,000. Treks and Trails India
Nearest hospital
Civil Hospital, Manali: 01902 253385. Manali police: 01902 252326. HP trekking portal
Rescue
A sick trekker is walked down to the road and driven to hospital. Rescue is not in the trek fee; insurance can cover it. Bikat Adventures
What to pack
Your checklist
Tick items as you pack. Your ticks stay saved on this device. Items with a red price can be rented.
Clothing
Shoes
Gear
Papers and money
Health
List from Bikat Adventures: Beas Kund packing list.
Rent or buy
Where to get gear
Many operators lend tents, sleeping bags and spikes. Ask yours before you rent.
Manali before you leave
Ascent Descent AdventuresRent · shoes ₹200/day, rucksacks ₹100–180/day, down jacket ₹250/day, rain jacket and trousers ₹200/day each, poles ₹100/day, gaiters ₹50/day, sleeping bagsAltitude Base, 142/6 Ward 6, Gompa Road · +91 98162 57777 · Website
Travel Master AdventureRent · tents, sleeping bags, pads, poles, gloves, gaiters. Refundable deposit ₹2,000 for a sleeping bag100 m from the Volvo bus stand, Mall Road · +91 93186 16000 · Website
Shop details are from each shop's own page. Phone to confirm prices and stock.
Who runs it
Choose an operator
We found 6 operators with a Beas Kund page in October 2026, from ₹4,500 to ₹15,500. Lengths run from 2 to 4 days. Trek The Himalayas blocks automated visits, so its price is from a search snippet.
Prices are base prices from each operator's own page (October 2026); most add 5% GST. Ratings are what each operator shows, not an independent audit. Names marked † show last season's price or one seen only in a search snippet.