Trekking in Kasol

1. Kheerganga Trek With Camping: Deemed as one of the easiest treks in Kasol, the Kheerganga Ganga Trek enables you to fathom the serenity of Parvati Valley while you are on your adventure voyage at an altitude of 2,950m, marking its end with a muscle-relaxing dip in the hot water springs of the Parvati Kund.

Starting and ending point: Bharsaini
Difficulty Level: Easy

2. Tosh Valley Trek: With an elevation of 7,874 feet, the Tosh Valley Ganga takes you across the rugged terrains of the majestic Himalayas along the cascading water of tributary River Tosh. Leading to the scintillating Pin Parvati Pass, this trail will make you believe that trekking in Kasol cannot get more enrapturing!

Starting and ending point: Bharsaini
Difficulty Level: Easy

3. Sar Pass Trek: The Sar Pass Trek originates from the backpacker’s paradise - ‘Kasol’, weaving through the lush green meadows at the altitude of about 13,700 feet. A perfect commingling of lush green forests, cascading streams, and rugged terrains, the trek will give you the most beautiful scenes to witness. Though a little more difficult than the others it is one of the most sought after treks in Kasol.

Starting and ending point: Kasol Base Campus
Difficulty Level: Moderate

4. Pin Parvati Pass Trek: An ensnaring excursion, the Pin Parvati pass trek raises a bar for Kasol trekking with its charming yet rough trails. Steeped with the panoramic view of the lofty snow-capped mountains, clear skies, and misty valleys, this trek is just the right one to add to your thrill platter.

Starting and ending point: Barshani Village
Difficulty Level: Difficult

5. Malana Trek: Located 21 Km from Kasol, the Malana Trek boast of the enrapturing flora and fauna making every moment spent here worth the hurdles. If you’re an adventurer interested in taking the road less traveled, then you cannot miss this stem-winding trekking in Kasol.

Starting and ending point: Malana Village
Difficulty Level: Difficult

You must plan your Kasol Trekking expedition in the summer season mainly from April to November. Though Kasol experiences pleasant weather all year round yet the summers call for the dry season making the place more appealing and lively. It is advisable to avoid Kasol trekking in the monsoon season as the trekking could get really tricky and at times dangerous as well.

It is advisable to carry less while you are on trekking, yet some things are quite required to face the hurdles that the treks of Kasol unfold into.

Trekking trousers and a light jacket
Trekking shoes
A sweater
Dry and ready to eat meals
A day backpack and a travel bag
A stick
A multipurpose toolset
Flashlight
Sunblock
First Aid kit
A towel
Basic toiletries
Camera
Necessary electronics like power bank
A pair of shorts
A Water bottle

A walking stick is deemed quite necessary for any trek as it provides support to climb those elevated rugged terrains. While trekking in Kasol you must carry a stick for the treks that are considered difficult else you can avoid them while taking up the easy ones. If you’re a beginner then the stick will be one of your best allies for sure. Caution is the mother of precaution, isn’t it?

Solo Trekking in Kasol is completely safe if you take into consideration all the safety measures for the trek. Known for its friendly locals you can easily get help and desired information with a happy smile. You must make sure that you carry all the essentials and voila, you are ready to hike!

Summer Trek:

A down jacket
Inner thermal wears
Trek pants
A raincoat or poncho
A woollen cap
Socks
Hiking shoes
T-shirts or light jackets

Winter trek:

2 Thermal layers
A Down jacket
A raincoat or poncho
Trek pants
A sweater or hoodie
A bottom thermal layer
Woolen cap
3-4 pairs of woolen socks
Mufflers or neck warmers
Waterproof gloves
T-shirts or fleece jackets

With an elevation of 13,050 feet above sea level, this trek counts for an extra check on your shoes and trekking accessories you take along. Passing through the various hot sulfurs, raging waterfalls, and lofty mountains, this excursion will be worth every hurdle you will face during this trek.