Things to Do in Kasol

Kasol is a town bursting with activity. Tourists have the chance to enjoy a depth and variety of experiences in this town which promise to make the vacation interesting and memorable, including:

• Try unique Israeli food
• Explore the village of Malana
• Enjoy trekking in the interesting terrain
• Explore Tosh
• Visit Manikaran Sahib
• Visit Bhuntar
• Visit Pulga Village
• Visit Naggar Village
• Enjoy temple hopping around Kasol

Adventure abounds in Kasol, and there are many great ways in which you can participate in it yourself. Depending on your strength and fitness levels, you can engage in various activities that bring out an adrenaline rush and give you wonderful memories to cherish. Some adventure activities to enjoy in Kasol include:

• Hiking
• Trekking
• Camping
• River rafting
• Rock Climbing

Trekking is the most popular activity around Kasol, and there are many fantastic places where you can enjoy it. There are difficult treks suited only to advanced trekkers, and also simple treks that beginners can enjoy. Some of the best trekking routes around Kasol include:

• Chalal Trek
• Kheerganga Trek
• Pin Parvati Pass Trek
• Kasol To Tosh Trek
• Kasol To Rasol Trek
• Malana Village Trek
• Tosh Glacier Trek

Kasol is home to many adventures, and camping is a great way to tie them together. Camping allows you to experience the beauties of the landscape after the night falls and the world takes on a different hue altogether. Some of the best campsites in Kasol where you can experience the magic of the mountain nights include:

• Parvati Woods Camps
• Himtrek,Kasol
• River Stone Cottages and Camps
• Kasol Kheerganga Camps
• Parvati Kuteer
• Camps In Kasol

Biking through the valleys of Kasol is a wonderful adventure. The fresh mountain air along with the beautiful sights makes biking a real pleasure in the region. Some of the best routes to bike around Kasol include:

• Kasol to Kullu
• Kasol to Manali
• Kasol to Manikaran
• Kasol to Manikaran to Tosh
• Kasol to Bilaspur
• Bhuntar to Kasol
• Kasol to Chalal village
• Kasol to Barshaini

Fishing in Kasol in the Parvati river is a very popular activity and is best performed from March to May. The best spots for fishing in Parvati are the shallow waters of the river. Fishing in the river near Kasol and Chalal village is very productive. Trout fishes are especially rich in the water, and quite a good catch can be made at peak seasons. Keep in mind though, that fishing in the Parvati river requires special permission from the landowner on whose land you can settling down to fish.

Kheerganga is a peak approximately 2 hours away from Kasol. This is one of the most popular trekking destinations in the Kasol region, and attracts hundreds of enthusiasts every year. The trek to Kheerganga is usually undertaken from Tosh, which is approximately 37 kilometres away from Kasol. Trekkers can take a cab up to Tosh and begin their climb up Kheerganga from there. But if you so desire, you can also begin the Kheerganga trek from Kasol.

The distance between Kasol and Malana is approximately 21 kilometres. The road is smooth, and admits of both trekking and motoring options. This makes the trek from Kasol to Malana an easy one. The trek can be completed in a single day if you begin early in the morning. Trekking from Kasol to Malana takes around 4 to 6 hours, depending upon the speed at which you are going.

The Parvati river flows in the region around Kasol, and is the perfect place to try your hand at some good river rafting. It challenges your comfort levels, and adds a dash of adventure to your leisure-filled trip. River rafting in Kasol can cost you around INR 1000- 2000, depending upon the provider you engage. You can also go further ahead towards Manali, and engage in strong river rafting in River Beas.

Rock Climbing in Kasol is an activity that gives you a truly satisfactory taste of adventure and the exertion produces gorgeous memories that stay with you for a long time. Since you are surrounded all around by mountains, you can engage in Rock climbing pretty much everywhere in the region. Camps offer you the opportunities to enjoy rock climbing, and some tour operators also offer the sport. While there is not much risk involved in rock climbing especially if you are engaging in it with a tour provider, some precautions are always better than none. When rock climbing in Kasol, take care that you are dressed in comfortable clothes that let you be mobile, and have a solid pair of shows on. Before you begin climbing, ensure that your equipment is tightly secured so that you are not at risk of any accidents.

Tosh is a small village approximately 37 kilometres away from Kasol. This place is renowned especially because it is the starting point of the kheerganga trek. But apart from beginning the trek up to Kheerganga, you can also enjoy the sights and sounds of Tosh itself. This includes lounging beside the Parvati river in Tosh, snacking on tasty snacks in the little cafes in the village, visiting the apple orchards around Tosh, and climbing the easy route to the Tosh Glacier.

River Paravati beautifies the land around Kasol, invigorating the landscape and providing many interesting opportunities for tourists. There are many ways in which you can enjoy the beauty of this river in Kasol, some of which are:

• Fishing and angling
• River rafting
• Lounging by the river
• Walk along the Parvati river
• Visit the Parvati River cafe

The Pin Parvati trek is a wonderful trek destination in Kasol that offers trekkers the chance to gaze upon gorgeous sights and experience the mighty Pin Parvati Pass. The trek is takes you to a height of 5319 metres, and reaching to the top takes requires an excellent grasp of trekking skills. This is why the Pin Parvati trek is considered a difficult trek which should not be engaged in by first time trekkers. The period from July to September is the best time to engage in the Pin Parvati Trek.

Yes, absolutely. The Manikaran Sahib Gurudwara is one of the most famous tourist destinations around Kasol, and should certainly be a part of your itinerary in the region. It is a beautiful gurudwara with strong cultural reverberations. Visiting the Manikaran Gurudwara also allows you to enjoy the hot springs that well up inside the premises. There are many things to do in and around the town of Manikaran, including:

• Visit to the Gurudwara and the hot springs
• Visit to Naina Bhagwati Mandir
• Trek to Chalal
• Visit to Harinder Mountain
• Lounging on the Parvati river bank
• Visit to the Kulant Pith
• Visit to Lord Ramchandra Temple

Yes, there are several wonderful shopping opportunities to be enjoyed in and around Kasol. The Kasol flea market is its best shopping destination in the town, and offers you to chance to buy fancy clothes and icons at cheap rates. T-shirts featuring Bob Marley and Lord Shiva are very popular in the market, and all kinds of quality winter clothes are to be had here at low costs. You can also enjoy shopping in the markets of Tosh and Manikaran. The Manikaran shops are especially good if you want to buy some religious souvenirs.