Beas Kund vs Sissu & Lahaul
Pick Beas Kund for
camping, adventure, a real challenge
Pick Sissu & Lahaul for
road trips, photography, snow, an easier walk, fewer days
| Beas Kund | Sissu & Lahaul | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Himachal, Manali, Kullu | Himachal, Lahaul & Spiti |
| Highest point | 3,690 m | 3,200 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 | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Snow likely | May, Jun | Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Crowds in season | Moderate | Moderate |
| Daily spend | about ₹2,800 | about ₹2,500 |
| Gateway | Bhuntar (Kullu) | Manali |
| With kids | Not advised | Good |
| With seniors | Not advised | Good |
| Permits | Forest permit via operator. | None; Atal Tunnel is open to all vehicles. |
Beas Kund: when to go
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- ❄︎May
- ❄︎Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely
Sissu & Lahaul: when to go
- ❄︎Jan
- ❄︎Feb
- ❄︎Mar
- ❄︎Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- ❄︎Dec
BestPossibleNot recommended❄︎Snow likely