Kheerganga Trek Retreat

Tripoto
27th Sep 2019
Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey
Day 1

Clack clack clack!
My keyboards hit over google..
"Best Trek within proxity to Delhi? "
Among all the links and articles ...
Kheerganga caught my attention !!
From dense forests to waterfalls
best monsoon season to apple Orchards,
Challenging trails to awestruck landscape,
Seems it had it all. Yes,
All that my heart was longing for......!!

That wish, Pahadon me "Door kahin ek chota sa Ghar ho apna"! #Kheerganga#tripoto#himachachal#himaachal_tourism

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

The Parvati river making its way fiercely through jungle..

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

The serene trail..

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

The evergreen Deodar trees..

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Super juicy fresh apple.. ???????????? Did i mention this was clicked after a minute I had pluck it? Straight ftom the apple orch ????????

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Such rich views..

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

The Jungle diaries

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Look at all those Apples #apple_Garden#himachal

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

About The Place :
So I had been dreaming about Kheerganga Trek in Himachal since quite a long time and finally  made my way to do it. If your living in North and you are a trek enthusiast then I'm sure this must be in your to do list too.  This is such a beautiful and famous trek of Kasol.  This trek is of 12-14 kms and  has 2 ways to reach. One through the jungle and another through the village of Guaccha and Nakthan.  The route from Village is Simple and has pretty soul soothing scenic landscape view. On the other hand, The Jungle enroute is moderate, demands you to be careful while walking and provides full tranquility and solitude. So we asked our guide to take us to the camp through Jungle and  returned the next day via village route. If you start early morning and you are skilled trekker then only you can cover the trek in one day. So why rush in heaven alike place? Go there with proper planning and time to explore Himachal's endless beauty that doesn't only fill your heart but excites your every cell😝

Making way to somewhere it belongs..

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

The welcoming Chanting flags with all spiritual vibes...

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

When Apple sellers are this cute...! ????

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

When layovers are this beautiful... ????❤

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

The selfie with milky waves..

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey
Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

The lady host and amenities of Shiv cafe was super awesome. Do check out. totally recommended.

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Such a powerful message! Don't you agree?? what you are doing to save the earth..?

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey
Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Such luxuries in cold weather ...

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Our stay! Oh did I did tell you my heart wanted to witness sky ful of stars but monsoons left the sky with dark clouds...

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You should have been there to hear the music these flow were rhyming #waterfall_closeup#kheerganga

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Totally soaking myself to the view and amazing gushing sound of waterfall. #waterfall#h

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey
Day 2

MY MOMENT's From Trek:
It's from one such beautiful afternoon,  when we started our trek from KC Cafe Barsaini.
In full enthusiasm we walked through forest trail,  already anticipating the joyful journey that we are going to experience. Little did I know about landing in place where i had been dreaming to be , since years. Heart racing with high dopamin, eyes wide open and totally glued to the tree bearing ripe apples all over it. Wow ! Appple orchard, I exclaimed. Couldn't hold my excitement plucking fresh juicy Apples from the garden. Yes,  I did stole those apples.

Gradually in a midway of our trek it started raining.  Thankfully we purchased pocket raincoats, it totally worked as saviour.  Meanwhile,  along the way those gushing sound of many waterfalls, walking amidst dense forest in monsoon and what a pleasure of ending our trek in night with torch marking the way and guide guiding through the trail.  Having warm company of fellow trekkers, stories and splendid sight just made the journey super thrilling and memorable . The food, lady host , bonfire and Dance after dinner in hall tent was so random and exhilarating. Away from the wifi, network and expectations, there in a moment I realized how we bond over simple activities, games and interactions. Yet,  why we do less of it?  Anyways,  cheers to us "Yay! not strangers anymore."
Oh!  Did I forget to mention the hot spring bathe that we had the very next morning? Just after entering in pool I was like this is real "Jacuzzi" guys. 😝 We couldn't imagine the joy of having shower in such chiller weather that too in early morning in Himalaya's. Something I avoid in city😝 Soon we all realized that it was so worth doing . Seemed it released us from all the pain from our long trek & we felt super warm and alive in that moment . My heart sank thinking of leaving this place the very same day.  Oh! Pretty Parvati Valley,  you have got my heart❤. You give me every reason to be grateful for.

Well to your surprise,  you might find it unbelievable to have the hot spring pool on one side and chillier cloudy weather on the other side of Himalaya's . Breathe.!  B'coz its natural and this place has all holy spiritual vibes.  After shower,  hit the beautifull temple to thank God Shiv, which is just 50mtrs away from the pool. We forgot to make to temple in excitement of Jacuzzi.  Lol.  But you should go, highly recommended by localites there.
You can also mark Manikarn in your itinerary for visiting Gurudwara,  Shiv temple opposite to it and hot water spring.
I can't tell you how my every hormones of happiness aroused in this trek.  I slept in peace and gratitude that night in camp.
Let's travel through some pictures from that day:

First rays of morning sunshine over top... Did u see?

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Dopamine moment: hot spring bathe..

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Sapno wale Ghar... #Himachal #kheerganga

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Our beautiful lady host... Oh! I must say her food and Tea????

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

When let's Wait for fellow trekker becomes photo session spot..

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Dekho meditation kerte hai hum.. ! lekin idhr just for a pose

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Barish wali selfie...

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Kheerganga has got my heart ❤❤❤

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Did the wall says Happiness? Well it was????

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Such divine sights...

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Jaate hue lamhe...!! This is how we said bye bye to this place... still can't take my eyes off from car window to himachal's endless beauty ❤.

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

The wallpaper material.. isn't?

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

To the mornings like this...

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Better take shower from the pump outside and then enter into the pool. It was super hAwT in therr.. ????????

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night view from the tent...

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swing spot...

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

This butterfly was doing light painting with us...

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Matlab kuuch bhi kheechna hai inhe????????

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Such attention demanding ways.. Lost somewhere in the middle of our trek... #Kheerganga

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Fellow trekkers in Monsoon

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the undefined trails..

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey
Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Totally engrossed in "Ikigai"..

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Ah! Beautiful cafe sight..

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Our beautiful lady host... Oh! I must say her food and Tea????

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

When let's Wait for fellow trekker becomes photo session spot..

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Dekho meditation kerte hai hum.. ! lekin idhr just for a pose

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Barish wali selfie...

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Kheerganga has got my heart ❤❤❤

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Did the wall says Happiness? Well it was????

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Such divine sights...

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

Jaate hue lamhe...!! This is how we said bye bye to this place... still can't take my eyes off from car window to himachal's endless beauty ❤.

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

The wallpaper material.. isn't?

Photo of Kheerganga Trek Retreat by vartika pandey

How to Reach and Budget insights :
Day 1: Delhi(night time) to Bhuntar Day 2: Bhuntar to Manikaran and then Manikaran to Barsaini Or you can directly board in bus to Barsaini.  Also if your booking package from some website,  make sure if they include your travel from Bhuntar to Barsaini. We booked this trek from Delhi to Delhi to from Thrillophillia, where everything was included except travel from Bhuntar to Barsaini So this journey to Barsaini might cost: Gov 100rs (govt bus&, Private cab 2000 Time 2 to 4 hour to reach KC cafe(starting point of trek) . Budget trip from Delhi to kheerganga will cost you between 4k to 5k.

Tips:
1)Start early if your planning solo or trek without guide. 
2) If doing this trek in monsoon, a good waterproof jacket and shoes will be your worth investment.
3) If planning to use govt bus, do enquire beforehand at the bus stop for bus timings and plan accordingly to avoid running out of your budget.
4) Pass smile to strangers, make friends , enjoy solitude, nature and be kind to yourself while walking on the trail to avoid the fall.
Thank me later guys!  Lol.

So to wrap up, I had my best trek experience. When you areplanning your's?
Bdw,  hey ! this trek was special being my first trip with my cousin that we were planning since our childhood . Had lived dream come true phrase .😍 Lol.
Thanks for reading.

Happy Travelling folks.