Kasol is a small village situated in Parvati Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Although being a small village, Kasol attracts many tourist throughout the year because of its hippie Culture. Kasol is well known as “Mini-Israel or Amsterdam of India” as there are many tourists who stay over here for many months to enjoy the peaceful environment and the beauty of this place. You will love to sit in one of the cozy cafe with a cup of coffee admiring the huge pine trees and Parvati river flowing alongside the Kasol Village.
Kasol is considered as Paradise for nature lovers as it has so much to offer you ranging from plenty of adventurous treks, lush green forests, rivers, snow-clad peaks, extremely scenic views and lovely weather. The best time to visit Kasol is from October to June.
You will love to camp alongside the Parvati river which originates from ManTalai Glacier which makes this village a perfect spot to spend the vacations away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. One can come and go deep into nature with thrilling vibes of Kasol.
Kheerganga Trek is one of the most popular treks in Kasol as one can come close to the culture of Kasol along with an amazing trek of 12 kms. Kheerganga trek starts from the extreme end of Parvati Valley making it one of the most beautiful and scenic treks in the area. This trek offers a holy temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva along with a hot water spring. You can take a bath in spring taking an amazing view of the snow-covered mountains.
One of the longest treks of the area which offers a great adventure and challenging trek. This trek is 110 kms long which leads you to one of less explored villages of the district. You will love to walk through the trail which has picture perfect pathways. This trek lies within the Great Himalayan National Park so it is always recommended to go with an experienced local trekker who will take you to all the points of the trek which offers amazing views of the snow-mountains and majestic pine trees.
Want to stay in camps? Custom Tours India will arrange camps for you alongside the river Parvati where you will love to hear the sound of water flowing in the Kheerganga Valley.
Second most popular trek of Kasol is the – Chalal Trek which is famous all around the world. This 21.5 kms trek will be best thing to do for all the nature lovers as the trail offers many points from where you can see the whole Kasol Village and valley. One can take amazing photos of incredible landscape. This trek is famous for the cultivation of “Canabis” which is easily available for tourist and one of the main income source for the locals.
Manikaran is the most visited place in Kasol throughout the year which attracts tourists from all over the world because of its religious importance. Manikaran is 6 kms from Kasol where you can visit the famous Sikh Temple – Manikaran Sahib. The main attraction is the natural hot water spring which is also used to make rice for the prasads. This place is surrounded by scenic sights of the Parvati Valley where you can sit and meditate.
