Khir Ganga is a village set up throughout the summers in Himachal Pradesh india . It is the only accessible by foot (2- to 4-hour hike). It is a beautiful hike on a narrow cliff side path going by the numerous waterfalls and few isolated villages
At a distance of 64 km from the Kullu, 56 km from the Bhuntar, 22 km from the Manikaran and 102 km from the Manali, Khir Ganga is a village situated in Parvati Valley situated at an altitude of 3050 m. It has to be reached from the Barsheni by the 11 km trek and usually a 2 to 3 day trip from Kullu / Barsheni.
Kheerganga is notorious for the marijuana (weed) that is widely cultivated here which is known as 'Chaaras'. Kheerganga the is most loved amongst the hippies. It has turned out to well known with Israelis. There is also an ashram close to the Shiva sanctuary that offers fundamental settlement and good offices.
Once you reach Kheerganga the beauty , you can stay in the camp or tents. There are plethora of options for tent booking available there and you will easily get the tent of your choice once you reach there In affordable price.
Kheer Ganga as the name suggest 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
Kheerganga trek is the trek one of the best experience. And April happens to be one of the good time to visit Kheerganga and it helps to escape from the city hassle to the peace
The trail to kheerganga is the quite crowded any season. A camp may cost you maximum 500 Rs for 4 people. Book it before you start the trek ,although getting a camp after reaching is also not impossible or you can carry your own camp or tent .
Snowfall generally starts late in December and goes till Feb which makes that place so beautiful. Weather is mostly pleasant from October to December. ... Kheerganga will covered with white snow blanket it is it totally great experience over their having snow around you and bathing in hot springs.
Also, the hot springs feel especially very good and unexplainable because the temperatures are quite cool, thanks to the whopping altitude of Kheerganga, which is 13,000 feet above sea level and view over there is great.
