The hippie paradise - Kasol ( Himachal Pradesh)
Kasol is a small village in Himachal Pradesh , situated on the banks of river Parvati. Surrounded with jazzy restaurants ,cafes and liquor shops opening till late night, Kasol seems like a magical valley for hippie vibes.
Kasol is also known as “Mini Israel” due to a lot of Israeli tourists visiting every year . Some of them are permanent residents. This becomes very evident when you get to see sign boards outside cafes and hotels and even some Menu Cards are in Hebrew Language. Kasol has some amazing cafes which not only serves delicious Israeli food but also continental and other international cuisines. The food is really very cheap.
Not to forget , Kasol also has some of the best German bakeries and waffle stations too.
You can go for a beautiful riverside walk to Chalal , a small village across the river. It is a good walk for refreshing environment, the kind that warms up your lungs and muscles. You can also go for big treks like Kheer Ganga , malana and Tosh if you have plenty of time.. Camping and River Rafting are also available in and around Kasol.
where to stay - there are lots of Riverside cafe are available which give you room n cottages also for stay. Some are alps, ats cafe,
The cost of these cottages vary from INR 4000 to 7000 INR per night.
Apart from cottages there are so many hotels and hostel are available at main market.
How to reach -
From manali to kasol is 80 km approx
And from kullu it's 40 km
A cab will cost you 2k to 3k from manali
Where from kullu you can take any local buses in just Rs 50 to 100 rs to reach kasol .
A direct ac buses from Delhi is there for kasol .
A wanderer can find many things here. One could see the ice covered mountain peak. one could see youngsters on the road sides walking along with their friends in baggy cloths and cool caps. One could see hippies with their cool hair styles and could smell 'Hash' in the air too. 😅 One could see a random artist play guitar on the roadside. So much of awesomeness in a small strip of 200 meters you can watch a lot
A Trip to Manikaran
Manikaran is a pilgrimage centre for Hindus and Sikhs. It has famous shiva Temple and a famous Gurudwara. The area is well-known for its natural hot-water springs and its beautiful landscape.
From kasol manikaran is just 3 km away.
Though people have distinct beliefs, both Hindus and Sikhs value this place for the same reason—they find tranquility here. Manikaran, which is respected by followers of both the Hindu and Sikh religions, is situated in the Parvati Valley, which was created jointly by the rivers Beas and Parvati
Everyone who comes here is amazed that the gurudwara’s water still boils in the icy weather
After the Gurudwara darsan we Wander the vibrant local markets of Kasol, hunted for unique souvenirs, and had delicious food at street food stalls.
The city is ideal for photographers, nature lovers, and ardent nature admirers. If you are searching for a place to worship or want to enjoy the Beauty of Nature, the Parvati River compliments the calm and pious ambience of Manikaran and kasol.
2 day is good enough to explore the city . Let me know if any other details u want to know about this place.
Happy travelling!!
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