Kasol is a small yet beautiful suburb located on the banks of river Parvati in the peaceful habitat of Himachal Pradesh in North India. This quiet and easygoing place is situated in the Himalayas and somewhere every Indian dream of visiting Kasol at least once in their lifetime. To escape from the stress of this chaotic life, Kasol is one of the most beautiful destinations in India and much more than pleasure for a backpacker. It is an ideal destination for a weekend getaway for the ones who love snow. If you are yet to explore this paradise, here is a comprehensive list of the best places to visit in Kasol which will surely tempt you to plan your trip.

Highlights:

01. Walking by the Parvati River

02. Visit Manikaran Sahib

03. Malana: Little Greece of India

04. Trek to Kheer Ganga One of the best places to visit in Kasol for trekkers

05. Camping in Kheerganga

06. Tosh Village & Chalal

07. Panoramic views of Dhauladhar, Kinnaur and Pir Pinjal mountain ranges.

08. A short trek through meadows and dense forests.

09. Deep blue waters of the lake surrounded by a green carpet of wild verdure.

10. The ancient pagoda-style temple located on the side of the calm lake.

11. Stargazing at night bonfire & music

Location: Kasol, Himachal Pradesh (Kasol, Kheerganga, Tosh, Manikaran Sahib, Malana)

Trip Duration: 5 nights - 6 days

Batches:15th Aug to 20th Aug

Itinerary :

Day 1: 15 Aug Arrival at Delhi

Arrive at Delhi airport or railway station and assemble at Majnu Ka Tilla. Then, we start our Kasol trip by Road 05:00 PM. Overnight journey to Kasol.

Day 2: 16th Aug Arrival at Kasol

We arrive at Kasol by Early morning and Check in to Cottage & spend some time at the bank of Parvati River. hippie paradise Kasol And enjoy the day by café hopping & Explore Kasol Market Night bonfire & music. Overnight stay at kasol

Day 3: 17th Aug Trek to Kheerganga

In the morning around 8:30 AM, meet at Base Camp we board a Bus/Zero & proceed towards Barshaini, which is 18 km away. After reaching there, will start the trek to Kheerganga, which is 12 km long. The trek will take around 5 hours to complete. Enjoy the journey throughout. we are going to take a dip in its hot water springs. A hot spring bath Overnight stays at Kheerganga Camp.

Day 4: 18th Aug Kheerganga / Tosh Village

Check out from Kheerganga Today we will retrace our steps back to the same route where we came from the back towards the beautiful villages and then towards Barsheni and head back towards magnificent Parvati Valley. We will explore Tosh today. You will find plenty of cafes with great Israeli and European food and ideal ambiance to relax. The village is located on a hillside overlooking the river and a waterfall. It is ideal to undertake long walks to discover the pretty delights of its mountain scenery. Stroll to the local flea market to pick souvenirs for family and friends. Overnight stay at Tosh

Day 5: 19th Aug Tosh / Malana

After having an amazing breakfast, board a Bus/Zeep from Tosh Gate and go on a beautiful 2-hour drive to Manikaran. Rejuvenate yourself by taking a bath in hot water spring at Manikaran and have Langar. Then, we board a Bus and leave for Malana, which is just 25 km away from Manikaran. Explore Malana village and then catch a bus at 6:30 PM to New Delhi.

Day 6: 20th Aug Arrival at Delhi

The memorable backpacking Kasol trip ends here and we depart for Delhi.

Cost : 11999/- Per Person.

Inclusion:

01. Welcome drinks on arrival in Cottage. (Nonalcoholic)

02. 03 Night accommodation Cottage & Camping.

03. Bonfire plus music

04. 04 breakfasts & 03 Dinner

05. Transport services by bus vehicle as per itinerary

06. Airport, Railway Station and Hotel Pickup and drop back at the end of the tour

07. Inclusive of all the Taxes (Parking, Toll Tax, Luxury Tax, Green Tax, Fuel Exp., and Driver Exp. etc.)

Exclusions:

01. Adventure Supports Activities

02. Heater charge will be extra

03. Camera fees.

04. Traveling time food Delhi to kasol & Back

05. Lunch on all days

06. Any kind of personal expenses

07. Any air/train fare

08. Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions

Accommodation:

-Rooms will be on a triple sharing basis

-There will be common washrooms at the Cottage & Campground

-These are Cottage & camp and not hotels. There will be no room service

Meals:

-GreenWorld Team will provide 2 meals a day

-We will take care of breakfast and dinner every day

-For Lunch meals, we will try out new cafes. We will alert you a budget and you can choose to eat any item off the menu

-The cuisines will be shuffling between Indian, Israeli, Continental and Tibetan. You can try any of these cuisines at the cafes we visit

-We urge you to go explore the various cuisines that Kasol has to offer

Transport:

-We will be traveling from Delhi to Kasol and back in a tempo traveler

-We will transit around within kasol by tempo traveler

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Notes

-In Delhi, we will meet at Manju ka Tilla at 5:00 pm. Please do not be late.

-On your return journey from Delhi, please book your train or flights post 1 pm (to be on the safer side in case of any delays)

-Despite this being a backpacking trip, we will be running on a fixed schedule. Punctuality will be appreciated.

-All of Kasol is home to people across the world from different cultures. Please honor the local cultures and do not be disrespectful.

-This is a backpacking trip. Please be prepared for a good amount of walking up and down hills and hilly terrain.

-Carry enough liquid cash. There are barely any ATMs at Parvati Valley. The ones that are there, don't work at times.

-Carrying a backpack/haversack is essential. Do NOT carry trolley bags. You will find it very difficult to lug them up and down the slopes.

-Please carry enough winter wear like thermals, beanies, socks, gloves, and jackets. It is advisable to carry a few pieces of temperature-appropriate winter-wear as opposed to several layers of regular clothing.

-While we're moving in groups to various places, try and stick to the group and not wander off.

-The trip schedule is subject to change. Day of visits to the mentioned places could be shifted back and forth.

-While booking your transport to Delhi, please try and book refundable tickets wherever possible (especially flights)

-In the scenario that the trip gets canceled, you will be refunded the entire trip amount.

Things To Carry :

1. Sturdy shoes for long walks (well-fitting, neither loose nor tight)

2. An extra smaller backpack for day outings (college bag types)

3. Water bottle (try avoiding buying mineral water bottles to reduce plastic waste)

4. Toiletries, Torch, Lip-balm, Sunscreen, Sunglasses.

5. Personal Medication (Asthma, allergen medication, etc.)

6. Slippers/flip-flops

7. Binoculars, Camera (optional)

8. Sufficient liquid cash

9. Crepe-bandage (each person should have 1 roll each)

10. Warm clothes (Temperatures drop really low toward the end of the year)

Disclaimer

All the participants whether travelling by local train/bus or private vehicle must reach at the meeting point at the given time. The organizers will wait for you at the meeting point for not more than 15mins. Post which the organizers may go out of network range and will not be able to assist you to the base camp. In such situation the organizers shall not be liable for any inconvenience what so ever and the participants will be considered as "no show" for which no refund will be given. In any case the leader’s decision will be final and no arguments or objection from the participants will be entertained. During the event if any participant does not follow safety instructions and indulges in acts that lead to physical harm, the organizers will not be held liable for it. If the weather conditions are unfavourable or that the time of a natural calamity on or before the trek, the event will be cancelled, and no refund will be given in this case. Stay options mentioned in the itinerary are subject to availability and natural conditions i.e. tents can’t be pitched if it rains and/or rain storm is being predicted. In such cases an attempt will be made to provide shelter for the night. Food during the trekking and camping events will be basic as it will be sourced locally from villages and will be cooked by villagers. The Tickets can be cancelled 7 days prior to the event and 90% amount will be refunded. Any refund in terms of miscount in no. of bookings can be requested before 48hrs of the event. No refund will be processed of once the event gets over. All participants are deemed to be physically fit for the event. In case a participant decides to dropout during the event he/she has to bear the extra cost of arranging his/her return. This cost will be charged at-actual-basis. Participant is responsible for his own valuables as there are no luggage safety lockers in any of the base camps. Participation will be at your own risk and the organizers will not be held responsible for any accidents, loss of life or valuables.