Kasol – The abode of peace

With the growing influx of tourists from the country and abroad, the Parvati Valley and especially the village of Kasol has become to be one of the most popular travel destinations for the travel groups. Also referred to as a Mini-Israel (with many Hebrew people pouring in the whole year), this place has never ever disappointed any tourist who have come here. A scenery bestowed with all of Mother Nature’s blessing of picturesque greenery, verdant stretch of landscape and the blue horizon touching the valley, Kasol has been in the checklist of the biker groups, trekkers, backpackers and the adventure society. A pleasant climate hovering over it almost all the year and with a low and silent population density, this place along with its neighboring tourist spots are sure to give you an experience of a lifetime which will be hard to forget easily.

Away from 40 Kms of the busy town of Bhuntar (530 Kms away from Delhi), this little retreat will give you a peace of mind and soul. Lying in the Delhi-Chandigarh-Kullu-Manali-Rohtang-Leh route, the Parvati Valley is well connected local buses and domestic sharing taxis plying during the stretch of the day. With its jazzy cafes themed distinctly and the liquor vends, the Indian culture and the Hebrew culture has been perfectly blended here, making it a hub for large number of tourists from the far lands of other continents.

Though it might be hard to look for some quality and luxury stay and classy cuisines, one shall never complain about the hospitality the residents of Kasol have stored for us and the mini outlets they are running.

In order to make your trip to Parvati Valley more memorable and adventurous, one must surely look out to visit these nearby tourist destiantions:

• Malana
• Katagla
• Manikaran
• Barsheni
• Tosh
• Kalga
• Pulga

These above villages will give you the same feel as Kasol with the gurgling Parvati River hushing through it and giving you a serene environment to enjoy your country-life stay. With hashes, marijuana and the famous apples of Himachal, your trip shall forever be painted with aesthetic beauty and unforgettable experiences.

Leaving behind these villages, treks to Kheer Ganga, Kulta Glacier and Stipi have a lot saved for those who favors hiking, trekking and camping during their travel plans.

Trek to Kalga

Having nothing so specific to offer to the tourists in terms of sightseeing or monuments, the natures creation here is enough to make the visit pretty much worthwhile. Away from the commotion of the busy life of city, the peace here is a thing one can thrive upon without any hesitations. With a interchangeable use of the words of Namaste and Shalom very often, the place here has developed its own livelihood with people coming from mix places of origin.

Panoramic view of the Parvati Valley from somewhere in the midst

To further light up your memories and experiences at your stay at Kasol, try thinking about these-

• Going for a trek to the nearby village of Katagla, walking through the lush greenery.
• Acquiring your taste buds with the Israeli cuisines here at the cafes.
• Staying in the camps / tents and having a view of the country life and the serene surroundings.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away !!

• While being surrounded by the Himalayas and the Parvati River and the small streams of fresh water, try doing what you love the most and attain the inner peace. Once you come out of this mystique land, all of them gets contaminated with the pollution of our busy city life.
• Spend the time with your group and have the outmost fun you will ever have in your life.

For the foodies who like explore new tastes, try hitting out on these cafes and coffes shops –

• Stone Garden Café
• Riverview Café
• Freedom Café
• Jim Morrison Café

• Moon Dance Café
• Shiva Shanti Café
• The Art Café
• Alpine Guest House Café
• The Parvati Coffee House
• China Town

Decorations in the Cafés

If you are thinking of a cozy destination with a lot to enjoy with the nature, Parvati Valley is the name that shall top the charts.

Joshi Medical, the only place in Kasol where you shall get the medical aid

Grafitti paintings are very common in the walls of the locality.

Au Revoir …………….