Beas at Kullu-Manali
Also known as: Beas, Pirdi run, Vipasha
Kullu valley pine forest, orchards, Beas river scenery, snow peaks
Is there water?
Whether there is a river here on your dates, and what kind of water it is.
Snowmelt and rain fed, unregulated; peaks with summer melt and after rain
Mar-Jun and Sep-Oct; suspended in monsoon high flow
Mar-Jun and Sep-Oct; closed during Jul-Aug monsoon
Cold glacial, approx 10-14 C; wetsuit or splash gear provided
Monsoon flash floods (run suspended Jul-Aug), cold-water spikes, roadside rockfall
Grade & who can come
A river changes grade with its level. These grades describe a normal flow - in flood the same run is harder, and often a different run entirely. Check the gauge before you commit.
II-III+ (up to IV in high snowmelt flow)
Rafting
Shorter Babeli-Pirdi (Grade II) beginner option or full Pirdi-Jhiri (approx 14 km) (Confirm.)
Suitable for novices and families in normal flow; minimum age limits apply (Confirm.)
The run
Punchy pool-drop rapids such as Roller Coaster and Wild West; higher snowmelt flows add power (Confirm.)
Cold water, fast flow in melt season, mid-river boulders; scout in high water
Pirdi to Jhiri
Busy in season; very popular commercial run
Access & shuttle
HP tourism registered operators at fixed government rates; fees vary (Confirm.)
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Roadside put-in at Pirdi and take-out at Jhiri on NH-3; easy access
Operator vehicle shuttle along the Kullu-Mandi highway
Day run; camps and hotels around Kullu, Raison and Manali
Wetsuit, helmet, PFD provided; mobile signal along highway; carry dry clothes
Pirdi, Kullu, Manali hubs
Hazards & exits
Cold fast water, monsoon closure, crowding; check operator safety standards
Highway parallels river for quick exits; hospitals in Kullu and Manali
Commercial guided; certified river guide and safety cover required
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand river run report. Coordinates are approximate.