About Beas Kund

Beas Kund is an emerald lake popular for its trek. Beas Kund trek is one of the most popular treks of Manali, taking you to the serene beauty, farther from the hustling crowd of Manali. Beas Kund is a perfect weekend destination preferred by all age groups as the trek to Beas Kund is an easy trek of a minimum of two days with no trekking experience required. Beas Kund is the origin of the source of river Beas that flows through the town of Manali. Beas Kund is secured by an igloo-shaped stone which is believed to be sacred for Hindus. Beas River was anciently known as Vipas or Arjiki and the ancient Greeks called it Hyphasis. According to the inscription, it is said, Rishi Vyas took his regular bath here. Beas Kund is regarded as divine by the Hindus. The current name Beas comes from sage Vyas who wrote the great inscription Mahabharata. The Beas River was one of the rivers which created difficulty in Alexander's incursion of India. Beas river marks the eastern border of Alexander the Great's setback in 326 BCE.

How to Reach Beas Kund

Beas Kund by Air

Kullu-Manali Airport (KUU) in Bhuntar is the nearest airport to Beas Kund and is about 52 km far away from Manali. Only two flights are available from Delhi to Bhuntar daily. Flights from other major cities of India like Chennai and Mumbai are also available. The airport is usually less active. Another Airport is Chandigarh Airport (IXC) which is 139 km from Manali. Further taking a cab or taxi from there to Solang Nallah which is a 12 km drive. 

• Regular flights from New Delhi to Bhuntar: Air India
• Regular flights from Mumbai to Bhuntar:  Air India 
• Regular flights from Chandigarh to Bhuntar: Air India

Time Taken By Flights

• New Delhi to Bhuntar: 2 hours 20 minutes approximately.
• Chandigarh to Bhuntar:  50 minutes approximately.

Since there are no direct flights from Mumbai to Kullu, it is advisable to fly from Mumbai to Chandigarh, which will take approximately 2 hours 20 minutes, and then take a cab or a bus from Chandigarh to Kullu and then further proceed towards the destination.

Beas Kund by Train

Chandigarh is the nearest railway station to Manali, located about 300km away. Services like buses, cabs, and taxis are available at reasonable prices. There are a few trains:

• Trains from New Delhi to Chandigarh: Amrapali Express, Unchahar Express, Himalayan Queen Express, etc.
• Trains from Mumbai to Chandigarh: Swaraj Express, Paschim SF Express, Kerala Sampark Kranti Express, etc.

Time Taken By Trains:

• New Delhi to Chandigarh: 2 hours 38 minutes approximately.
• Mumbai to Chandigarh: 21 hours 41 minutes approximately.

Beas Kund by Road

The roads are well maintained and from Delhi ISBT buses are also available. It’s 570 km away from Delhi to Beas Kund by road. The journey can be commenced only till Dhundi Village as it is the last village with proper roads en route to Beas Kund. One can take a ride through a private car or rent a car or cab throughout the journey.

Fastest Routes From

• New Delhi to Dhundi Village: NH 44
• Chandigarh to Dhundi Village: NH 205

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