Kheerganga January 2023 | Unseen Winter trek | The Ultimate Trekking Guide | Kasol | February

[@skbajaj510]

Very nice video. Mazza aa gaya dekh kar. Feel aa rahi hai jaise hum hi journey kar rahe hai. Quality amazing.

[@akulbajaj]

Thank you papa :)

[@himansh.chawla]

Amazing experience. Thank you Bhai for taking me with you on this beautiful journey. ❤

[@akulbajaj]

Thank you bhai for accompanying me. It was an amazing experience trekking and taking some amazing shots with you :)

[@anphaneeshaanphaneesha5519]

Very beautiful

[@sandeepsharma631]

Really awesome bro... Best part @14.41..three members in the queue 😎

[@akulbajaj]

haha and they were very disciplined :D

[@sandeepsharma631]

​@@akulbajaj exactly😅

[@shreymathawan6680]

Next level🔥🔥

[@jyotichawla5258]

amazing

[@shobhanarang5355]

Snow😍✨️

[@vatsalchopra7988]

Woww♥️✨

[@rajatkumar1611]

Brother kya camp sites khula hota hai January month ma 😊

[@akulbajaj]

Saari camp sites open nai hoti but kuch na kuch hamesha hoti hain. Unme shared dorm mil jaata hai.

[@sinsgaming3019]

Bhai me nexy month jaa raha hu please bta skte ho 13 December ko yaha snoo milgi yaa nahe or hm phle bar tracking kr re he kya ye treck safe he

[@akulbajaj]

trek safe hai for first time. Snow honi toh chahie since temp minus mein chal raha hai. Baaki vaha ke local log jyada bata paenge current situation ke baare mein.

[@rajatkumar1611]

Bro January 2025 ma karne ka plan hai open hota hai trek

[@akulbajaj]

Open hota hai bro unless excessive snowfall ho jaaye.

[@rajatkumar1611]

@akulbajaj brother jan month ma camp sites khula hota hai

[@adventurewithsharmaji]

Good mast place 👌👌

[@kavyabhalla7476]

Snow h abhi vha ?

[@subhankarsvlog9615]

Planning for 3days manali and 2days kasol on 2nd February. Can we able see Solang valley , Rohtang pass , Manikandan ??

[@akulbajaj]

Manikaran yes, for the rest it would be best to contact some local person. Probably your hotel guys can help you with this info.

[@adityakatare5]

Bhai camp pehele se book larwana padta h ya upar jakar kar sakte h kyoki hamara plan h 25 jan 2025 ko jane ka please reply

[@akulbajaj]

Upar jaake mil jaata hai camp usually. Main 2 baar gya hu, dono baar upar jaa ke hi liya hai. Advance booking nai ki kabhi.

[@kartikeysingh1703]

Can we plan to kasol and kheerganga in mid January like 24 to 27 th January 2024??plzz reply

[@akulbajaj]

Yes absolutely. It's open and you can go there. Just a word of caution, you might encounter heavy snow on the way to kheerganga. So be prepared for it.

[@Siddarthakumar-xx2tm]

We also plan 21 st january to 25th january in January 2024?is there any winter gear shop available????

[@akulbajaj]

@@Siddarthakumar-xx2tm You can shop for necessary items in Manali. You'll get everything there.

[@mayurkandekar3213]

We are there to at same time please contact

[@DEEPAKKUMAR-mh7qb]

12 k 12 mhine khulta h kya ye

[@akulbajaj]

Yes

[@duhflamingo]

One of the most amazing vlogs seen of kheerganga!! I was planning to go in December around Christmas this year. I’m not so familiar with Himachal, hence planning to trek with a trekking community. What do you think about December as a visiting time? Hiking shoes would work or do I need to get (or rent, we can right?) spikes?

[@akulbajaj]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Around Christmas, ideally there should be a lot of snow and you'll have a great time. It's a great decision to go with a trekking group if you are trekking in this area for the first time. Normal hiking shoes should work and with a group, you always have help and support so it's manageable. However, my advice would be to rent the spikes for safety and confidence. From what I know, you can rent the spikes now at the starting point of trek as well. All the best for your trek!

[@duhflamingo]

@@akulbajaj thank you!

[@gudpolitics]

Bro I m planning to visit around 31st dec😊

[@akulbajaj]

@@gudpolitics all the best bro! 😃

[@gudpolitics]

@@akulbajaj bhaiya ye justwravel booking website kaisa h

[@lakshayrana6281]

Can you please tell what will be the temperature around 5-8 Jan at kheerganga during night?

[@akulbajaj]

Somewhere between -10 and -15. It gets super cold at night during those days.

[@lakshayrana6281]

@@akulbajajcan we get the proper tents and all for stay at kheerganga during this time and what should be the price of tent?

[@mridulsrivastava3525]

Best informative video so far. I am also planning this treck in mid december. Could you please let me know the village route name that you took also how can we pre book the tents in kheerganga?

[@akulbajaj]

Thank you for the kind words! The route we took was via Rudranath. It's the main route. For Pre booking tents, you can check with any tour operator in Manali and they should be able to help you out. For us, when we went, we didn't pre book it. We took it on the spot.

[@sarfaraz05]

Nice vlog Can we find snow in first week of January 2024 ??

[@akulbajaj]

Yes, there should be snow in Jan.

[@tanishsachdeva3032]

Planning to visit this december 1st half, can we expect snow then? Also is it dangerous/risky to any extent in snow?

[@akulbajaj]

It would depend on your luck buddy. Keep checking the weather forecasts and follow any news available of that region. Ideally you should get some snow in first half of december. Jan/Feb is when you get to experience snow in abundance. Trek in a group and follow the path which your guide recommends. You should be good. It's a very safe trek unless you try something rambo on frozen ice. Usually soft snow gives you some grip whereas frozen black ice is slippery and should be avoided. Have a safe trek and enjoy!

[@Pvvitt]

​@@akulbajaj thanks for the info...i too am going in first week December.

[@akulbajaj]

@@Pvvitt Great! Happy trekking!

[@kutubuddingain]

Apka camera man kon ha

[@akulbajaj]

Mera cousin brother shoot kar raha tha

[@shibibalakumaran8823]

Kasol and kheerganga are different places? If yes, which one is the best to go?

[@akulbajaj]

Yes bpth are different places. Kasol is a small city which you can reach by road and it has all hotels and arrangements. Kheerganga is a trek in which you have to first travel 30 km by road and then trek another 12 km to reach. Kheerganga is a better place in my opinion.

[@shibibalakumaran8823]

@@akulbajaj First of all thanks for replying! I heard there are two ways to kheerganga. Nakthan village and Kalga village. Are both ways cover the same distance or differs?

[@rohit6747]

Go to tosh and treck to different places from there. Kalga is very near to that place

[@abhiishekdhakar]

Did you do the trek without guide,and was the tent prebooked or u booked on arrival I did this trek in feb 2023 We were 5 people with a group of around 25 trekkers and a guide and the cost for trek was 800 per person including night stay in tent and morning and evening tea and dinner, morning breakfast.

[@akulbajaj]

Yes, we did it without guide as I had been there before a couple of times. Tents we booked on the spot only. Cost was similar to what you also paid per person.

[@sachinkumar-fz4fp]

Hi That was amazing to watch this Vlog man ! I want to experience this snow-full trek and planning on 2 January 2024 or 20 Feb.would you pls confirm that when we should go there in couple ? Is this safe for ladies bcz I didn’t see any in this Vlog. I will wait for your kind revert. Thanks 😊

[@akulbajaj]

Thanks a lot 😊 I think both the dates should have a lot of snow. Better would be 20 Feb as the crowd would be less. Yes, it's absolutely safe for ladies. The trek experiences a lot of snow during winters and the temperatures dip pretty low and hence there weren't a lot of girls in this vlog but otherwise it's a very safe and famous trek amongst girl gangs as well.

[@sachinkumar-fz4fp]

Thank you so much 😊

[@anilrajput1694]

Bhaiya tent ka price kya tha or aap konse month me gye the

[@akulbajaj]

Hum January mein gye the. Uss time tent ka price tha 900 per head with breakfast and dinner kyuki off season tha. Season mein thoda mehenga ho jata hai.

[@deepalibajaj1994]

❤❤

[@ExploreTheUnknownVJ]

Can you tell which month is the best for trekking and seeing snowflakes all around

[@akulbajaj]

Best months would be December, Jan and Feb for snow all around. You may find some snow till mid of March.

[@Tunes_with_Rahul]

Hello, such an awesome video mann !! Can i go in the first week of January 2025? And if there is heavy snowfall what precautions should be taken? Like i want to experience snowfall but heavy snowfall shouldn't affect us much right?

[@akulbajaj]

Thank you! Yes, first week of Jan is a good time to do this trek. In case of excessive snowfall just go in a group and help each other out in slippery sections. Take proper hiking shoes and if possible rent shoe spikes. A lot of trekkers walk this route so the trail is well marked and even in case of excessive snowfall it's safe to hike.

[@thehypnoticcat]

@@akulbajaj Hi, i'm also going there in the first week of Jan, does it snow more towards the end of Jan like the period you went, or will early jan be safer for those looking for lesser snow. thanks bud, great vlog.

[@akulbajaj]

​@@thehypnoticcat Thank you! Usually last week of Jan has more snow and difficult conditions to hike compared to the first week. Jan/Feb are peak winter months. However do check the weather forecasts and local news. The first snowfall usually gives a good idea of how much snow you'll be facing in first/last week of Jan.

[@abhishekbhandari2310]

We are just doing a trek for a day!

[@akulbajaj]

same day up and down thoda mushkil hoga. Distance kaafi hai and it is advisable to stay the night there and then next day come back.

[@dr.snehabiswas6546]

is kheerganga trek safe if u r having asthma issues

[@akulbajaj]

It would depend on the severity of asthma. If it's less than 2 attacks per week and it's mild then with medications you can probably do it. However it's best to consult your doctor before attempting the hike.

[@sanjayshanbhag459]

Lovely vlog. Enjoyed it. I want to do it in mid February. Will there be snow? Also could you please share the details of where you got your costume and spikes? How did you reach barsaini?

[@akulbajaj]

Thank you 😊 Yes, there should be plenty of snow mid February. I got the spikes from Decathlon for around 4.5k. You can get the jacket etc also from there. They have the most value for money items. We reached Barsaini by own car. The road is narrow but nicely maintained so any car can go. There are buses and shared cabs as well which you can take from Manali or Bhuntar.

[@arkadyutichakraborty9935]

Hi. Planning to take this trek in last week of december this year. Will there be snow like you have shown in this video? We are a group of friends having no prev. trekking experience. We are planning to take a guide. Is it safe to take this trek now? What do you think? BTW amazing vlog... enjoyed a lot

[@akulbajaj]

Thanks a lot for the kind comment. From recent news, prominent peaks have recieved snowfall couple of days back so ideally there should be snow in Kheerganga in last week of December. However it's all very unpredictable and we can only guess. Jan and Feb you'll surely see lots of snow. It's a 12 km hike and fairly well marked. As a beginner, it would make a great first trek. Guide might be able to help you navigate through slippery ice patches but other than that you won't need help in navigating. It's a straightforward trail. It's a very safe trek if there's no snow. With snow, some patches become slippery which becomes slightly risky but it's fun as well if you have the right shoes and spikes. Lot of people do it in every season and month so you'll have company as well. Stay safe and enjoy the trek.

[@Himalayaspassenger]

Are wahh bhiji nice 👍👍

[@akulbajaj]

Thank you 🙏

[@MapIQ_Rs]

Open in mid feb??

[@akulbajaj]

@@MapIQ_Rs Usually it is open unless there's excessive snowfall and the authorities close it for everyone's safety.

[@zavlogs9926]

Hey , me and my friends are planning to go here on 5 January 2024 , will there will be too much crowd between 5 to 10 jan?

[@akulbajaj]

There shouldn't be too much crowd around those dates.

[@mitulchawla9275]

❤

[@maheshsreshtiatmuri5266]

Hey it's a great vlog man! The sceneries were just amazing. We are also planning a trip here and wanted to know if this entire trek can be completed in a single day if we start at 7 am. Because need to leave Kasol by 7-8 pm

[@funbookdiaries9248]

Yesterday only we did this trek , If you start early it can be completed in one day.(depending upon your energy level and stamina and how much risk you can take )..don't take the Village route ( it is 3Km long ) .we started 11 Am and reached 4 PM (including 2 breaks of half half hours).After the waterfall ,the trek is a bit hard due to dry ice patches in between .We did it on Friday, and couldn't find ice. When we left on Saturday morning, the snowfall started . if you don't find snowfall ,you won't enjoy it ..scenes would be completely different. When we were coming back ,we found a huge crowd going up due to long weekend... Overall Average rating from my end due to no crowd and no snowfall

[@akulbajaj]

Thanks a lot for the kind words. Couple of things to factor in for same day return hike 1. Stamina, Speed 2. Snow, black ice If you can trek slightly fast, you can trek up in 4-5 hrs. Normally it takes around 6 hrs. Snow is fine for trekking but black ice is very slippery and takes more time to cross. The trek is still close to 24 km to and fro which is a lot for one day. So please be mindful and prepare accordingly. It can be done in a day but it'll be a stretch.

[@maheshsreshtiatmuri5266]

@@funbookdiaries9248 thank you so much for the heads up! Also what all gear is available to rent near the base Barshaini village?

[@maheshsreshtiatmuri5266]

@@akulbajaj thanks man. We are actually time-constrained but still want to do this trek. So do they provide snow spikes, fleece jackets, and other snow trekking equipment for rent at the base in Barshaini village?

[@akulbajaj]

@@maheshsreshtiatmuri5266 You can get basic stuff at Barsaini. Gum boots are available for rent there. Makeshift trekking pole is also available. But I don't think fleece jackets and spikes are available there. You can get fleece jacket from Manali for reasonable price. Spikes are a rare find.

[@abhishekbhandari2310]

Is trekking shoe needed ya sports shoe enough on December?

[@akulbajaj]

If there is snow then all shoes will skid, be it sports or trekking shoes. In those situations only spikes can save you. If you are going when there is little or no snow then sport shoes are also fine. December end mein shayad aapko snow mile. December starting mein toh it should be clear.

[@rajasrivastava1172]

I have not done any treking but we are planning for 1 feb ..is this trek okay for beginners?

[@akulbajaj]

Yes, it's beginner friendly trek. The trail is well marked and there are refreshment stops all along the way.

[@zavlogs9926]

Is hot spring pool is still there and opens in January?

[@akulbajaj]

Sorry the hot spring had been permanently closed. Now there are small taps which give the same spring water. People used to drink and misbehave around that area so the locals took a decision to dry up the spring and instead have a tap system where people can come and take a bath under taps.

[@abhishekbhandari2310]

Do let me know as we are going and we are couples so!

[@akulbajaj]

It is a couple friendly place. koi issue nai aana chahie aapko.

[@amresh567]

Hey bro. I wanna do this trek. Can you please share me any contact info or tips to do this the same way you did... that'll be really great

[@akulbajaj]

If you want to do this trek in winter, my one and only tip is to buy or rent spikes. It'll make your trek a whole lot easier and enjoyable. Pack winter layers. There's no network in kheerganga. But some camps are always there no matter the season. Once you reach, you can bargain a little for overnight stay and food combo.

[@yashikagandhi6630]

Price for tent was? U didnt covered any pricing

[@akulbajaj]

We took a bed in dormitory and the stay costed us 900 per head. This included dinner and breakfast as well.

[@shuveshek]

Bhai this is ur best ever video. Not saying this coz u r my friend but honestly tabiyat khush ho gayi dekh kar. Alag hi level ka hain 👍👍👍👍

[@akulbajaj]

Thank you so much bhai for the appreciation! Kind words like these motivate a long way :)

[@Manpalraj4336]

Hello ❤

[@palakchawla6969]

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