Beas Kund vs Hampta Pass
Pick Beas Kund for
nature, first-timers, fewer days
Pick Hampta Pass for
photography
| Beas Kund | Hampta Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Manali, Kullu | Himachal, Manali, Kullu |
| Highest point | 3,690 m | 4,270 m |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Moderate |
| Trek distance | about 32 km | about 26 km |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 6–7 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Snow likely | May, Jun | Jun |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,800 | about ₹3,000 |
| Gateway | Bhuntar (Kullu) | Bhuntar (Kullu) / Chandigarh |
| With kids | Not advised | Not advised |
| With seniors | Not advised | Not advised |
| Permits | Forest permit via operator. | Forest permit, usually via the operator. |
Beas Kund: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- ❄︎May
- ❄︎Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Hampta Pass: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- ❄︎Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely