Beas Kund Trek — 3 Days to the River Source

Trekkers arrive at Solang Valley (2,560 metres) and begin the first day's hike toward Dhundi. The trail narrows as it moves away from the valley floor, entering pine forest on a clearly marked path. After a short distance, the route crosses a stream — the first of several water features along the ascent. The trail continues through forest alongside the Beas River, gaining elevation gradually over roughly 8 kilometres. Dhundi emerges as a small settlement on the river's bank at 3,150 metres, positioned at the tree line. The campsite sits here for the night, allowing trekkers to acclimatize and rest after the 4- to 5-hour ascent.

This is the trek's longest and most demanding day. The route climbs steeply from Dhundi toward the alpine zone, covering approximately 12 kilometres round-trip and requiring 8 to 9 hours. Within a short distance of the starting point, the landscape opens — scattered boulders create natural viewpoints where fir and spruce trees dominate the lower slopes. As elevation increases, the forest transitions visibly; the tree line becomes distinct, and grassland takes over. After several hours of ascent, the character of the terrain shifts to exposed alpine meadow with patches of purple wildflowers on the grassy slopes. Beas Kund itself sits at approximately 3,700 metres — a compact alpine lake with bright blue water. The source of the Beas River is manifest here: multiple small streams converge from the surrounding terrain, some originating from nearby glaciers, others rising from the lake basin itself. The streams that feed the main river channel are clearly visible from the lake shore. Time at the lake allows for photography, rest, and observation of the water source. The return descent to Dhundi retraces the same route and takes approximately 3 to 4 hours, ending at the campsite for overnight rest.

The final day involves a downhill trek of approximately 8 kilometres back to Solang Valley, typically completed in 3 to 4 hours. The route descends through the same terrain traversed on day one — pine forest giving way to the wider valley floor. The descent gradient is gentler than the ascent, allowing for a more measured pace and opportunity for photography along the route. Trekkers arrive at Solang Valley in the afternoon, completing the three-day circuit.