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Status: Overnight camping at Kheerganga banned by Parvati Forest Division since July 2024; day visits allowed. Whether ban continues in 2026 not confirmed.
12 km one-way trail from Barshaini to Kheerganga meadow (~2,960 m) with hot springs; overnight camping banned since 2024.
Kheerganga is a meadow above the Parvati valley with a hot spring bath and Shiva shrine. The trail from Barshaini runs about 12 km one way through forest and villages. In July 2024 the Forest Department removed tents and banned camping; visitors were told to arrive before 10 am, leave by 2 pm and stay overnight in Nakthan, Barshaini, Kalga or Tosh.
Last village of the Parvati valley at ~2,400 m, about an hour's walk above Barshaini; guesthouses and orchards.
valley in Himachal Pradesh, India
mountain pass on the Pir Panjal range in the Himalayas
Viewpoint in Tosh.
Viewpoint in Tosh.
Viewpoint in Tosh.
Pink Floyd–themed cafe in Tosh village with mountain views and Israeli food.
UNESCO World Heritage national park in Kullu (Tirthan, Sainj, Jiwa Nal, Parvati catchments); entry by permit.
675 sq km cold-desert national park south of Dhankar in Spiti; snow leopard, ibex and bharal habitat.
sanctuary located in Mandi District of Himachal Pradesh, India
Side valley ~13 km from Manali known for skiing in winter and paragliding, zorbing, ATVs and a ropeway in summer.
wildlife sanctuary and holy place in Himachal Pradesh, India
Animal sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Lake at ~2,730 m near Mandi with a floating island and a pagoda-style temple to Rishi Prashar; Saranauhali fair in June.
Riverside village at ~1,835 m on the Uhl river, known for trout farming and as gateway to Nargu sanctuary.