Route: Kheerganga Trek (India)

Submitted by Shashwat on Mon, 05/10/2021 - 05:26am
Location
Himachal Pradesh, IN
Distance
9.74 mi
Vertical Gain
2,694 ft
Description

Kheerganga is located in Parvati valley in the Himalayas (Himachal Pradesh state)

The route starts at Pulga, where the construction of the Parvati Hydel Project, a hydroelectric dam, dominates the landscape. This is where the road ends. There is a small bridge to cross water. From Pulga, the footpath climbs to a village - Nakthan. Going further there is a temple and small dhaba at Rudra-Nag waterfall, apparently after its resemblance of a water snake. Beyond Rudra-Nag waterfall, the trail ascends further through thick pine forests to the spiritual site of Kheerganga where lord Shiva is said to have meditated for 3000 years. The hot springs at Kheerganga are extremely important for Hindu and Sikh pilgrims as well as many others who believe the waters have sacred healing properties.

It is one of the most picturesque treks in Himachal Pradesh state.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parvati_Valley

https://www.thelongroad.in/kheerganga-trek-hot-spring-himachal.html

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