Beas Kund vs Palampur
Pick Beas Kund for
camping, adventure, a real challenge
Pick Palampur for
peace and quiet, tight budgets, workations, fewer people, an easier walk, a smaller budget, fewer days
| Beas Kund | Palampur | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Manali, Kullu | Himachal, Kangra |
| Highest point | 3,690 m | 1,500 m |
| Difficulty | Moderate | Easy |
| Trek distance | about 32 km | No trek needed |
| Days on the ground | 4–5 | 2–3 |
| Best months | May, Jun, Sep, Oct | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov |
| Snow likely | May, Jun | Rarely |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Quiet |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,800 | about ₹2,200 |
| Gateway | Bhuntar (Kullu) | Dharamshala (Gaggal) |
| With kids | Not advised | Good |
| With seniors | Not advised | Great |
| Permits | Forest permit via operator. | None. |
Beas Kund: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- ❄︎May
- ❄︎Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Palampur: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely