Kheerganga Trek (India)

Bhuntar, Himachal Pradesh, India

9.7 miles (15.7 km) · 2,492 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kheerganga Trek (India) is a 9.7-mile loop route in Bhuntar, Himachal Pradesh, India, gaining 2,495 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 5.0 miles gaining 2,341 feet at an average 7.8% grade. About 46% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	9.7 mi (15.7 km)
Elevation gain	2,492 ft (760 m)
Average gain	256 ft per mile (48 m per km)
Longest climb	4.9 mi, 2,100 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	37%
Runnable	46% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	15.6 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	14%
Mild uphill	14%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	26%
Mild downhill	14%
Moderate downhill	5%
Steep downhill	24%

Questions about Kheerganga Trek (India)

How much elevation gain does Kheerganga Trek (India) have?

Kheerganga Trek (India) has 2,492 ft (760 m) of elevation gain over 9.7 miles (15.7 km). That averages 256 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kheerganga Trek (India)?

The difficulty score for Kheerganga Trek (India) is 15.6 of 100. That is harder than 84.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 46% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kheerganga Trek (India)?

The longest climb on Kheerganga Trek (India) runs 4.9 miles (7.9 km) and gains 2,100 ft (640 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 37%.