Kasol is a small village located in the Parvati Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is a popular destination for travellers who want to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and experience nature and a relaxed way of living.
It is surrounded by lush green forests, snow-capped mountains, and the Parvati River, making it a perfect place for trekking, hiking, and camping. The village is also known for its vibrant culture and cuisine, with a mix of Israeli and Indian influences.
There are many popular trekking destinations in Kasol, which takes you through stunning landscapes and offers breath-taking views of the Himalayas. The village is also home to many cafes and restaurants that serve delicious food, including Israeli cuisine and local delicacies.
Highlights:
Hike to Chalal
Hike to Grahan
Hike to Tosh
Manikaran Gurudwara & Temple
Local cafes
Itinerary
Day 0: Drive from Delhi to Kasol (525 Kilometers, 12 Hour drive)
Depart by AC Volvo bus from Delhi (exact locations will be shared with the registered participants)
Day 1: Hike to Chalal, Café Hopping, Local market
On your arrival, check in at the hotel, freshen up leave for chalal village. It is a 30-min hike through the woods. The village is surrounded by lush green forests and the sound of the Parvati river flowing nearby adds to the charm of the place. Chalal is also famous for its Israeli cuisine and you can find many cafes and restaurants serving delicious food.
In the evening, we visit the Nature Kasol park, & indulge in Café hopping. We then visit the famous Kasol market with numerous shops and stalls selling a variety of items including souvenirs, clothes, jewellery, hippie handicrafts and accessories. You can also find shops selling local spices, herbs, and tea which are a specialty of the region.
Dinner followed by overnight stay in Kasol
Day 2: Trek to Grahan Village (11-12 Kms)
After breakfast we will start hiking towards Grahan village.
Grahan village is a small remote village located in the Parvati Valley. It is situated at an altitude of 7,700 feet above sea level and is accessible only by foot. The village is known for its scenic beauty, untouched natural environment, and as a base for trekking and hiking activities in the region.
The trek to Grahan village starts from Kasol and takes around 6-7 hours depending on your pace. The trail passes through dense forests, rocky terrain, and several small streams. It offers breath-taking views of the Parvati valley and the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas.
If time permits we shall head for the waterfall which is a 40 mins hike from Grahan village.
After lunch we trek down and return by hired Jeep vehicles.
Dinner followed by overnight stay in kasol
Day 3: Manikaran, Hike to Tosh (3-4 Kms), Back to Kasol
After breakfast we leave for Manikaran Gurudwara. It is a holy Sikh shrine in the Parvati Valley of Himachal Pradesh.
Manikaran Shiva Temple, you will be amazed to see freezing water in the Parvati River on one side and boiling hot water spring on the other. This is the beauty of Manikaran.
After we drive to Barshaini & start hiking towards Tosh. Tosh being the last village is known for its beautiful waterfalls, traditional wooden houses, snow-capped mountains & Pine trees. Tosh being on a height has amazing views with trippy cafes to indulge in lip smacking cuisines.
We explore the village & hike towards the waterfall if time permits.
By evening we return to Kasol and board our buses towards Delhi.
Day 4: Delhi Arrival
Trip ends with memories for a lifetime
Price: ₹7500
Inclusive of
Volvo bus journey from Delhi – Kasol – Delhi
2 Night Hotel stay on triple sharing Basis
Lunch on Day 1; Breakfast, Dinner on Day 2; Breakfast on Day 3
Travel by hired vehicle for internal transfers on day 2 and day 3 for sightseeing.
Kasol Nature Park entry fee
Our Tour Expertise
Excluded
Anything Not mentioned above
Local personal transport apart from sightseeing
How to Register:
Step -1: Book your seat through online payment on our website at https://www.ramblersindia.com/event-info/kasol or UPI/ NEFT to RamblersIndia Current Account (send us the screenshot of the transaction).
Else a Partial payment of 3000 can be made to confirm your seat, The rest of the pending payment needs to be completed before the Tour start date.
Step-2: Fill up the Mandatory participation disclaimer form which will be sent after payment confirmation and select the preferable pickup location.
Step -3: We will create a WhatsApp group of the registered participants 2 days before the event departure for coordination.
Backpacking Checklist
What to Wear:
Hiking Shoes/ boots, Sandals / slippers.
Comfortable full sleeve clothes.
Minimum 2 water bottles
Food items like fruits, dry fruits, energy bars, healthy snacks.
Windcheater/ blanket during travel.
Fleece Jacket, beanie/ headcap.
Cap/ Hat/ Scarf/ Sunglasses.
Toiletry kit, sunscreen lotion & mosquito repellent.
Three spare sets of clothes, towel.
Bandana
Personal medicines.
Identity Proof.
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