Kasol, Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh
Parvati valley circuit: Kasol cafe culture, Chalal village walk, Manikaran gurudwara, and the overnight Kheerganga trek with hot springs at the top.
Kasol sits on the banks of the Parvati river like a mountain living room — a village that grew from a shepherd hamlet into the famous “Mini Israel of India”, loved by travellers for its cafes and pine-scented air. Above it rises Kheerganga, where legend says Kartikeya, son of Lord Shiva, meditated for three thousand years; the natural hot spring at the summit is believed to be the very waters that warmed him. En route lies Manikaran Sahib, where Guru Nanak is said to have blessed the hot springs that still boil langar rice for thousands. This is a journey of hot water, cold rivers and Himalayan calm.
Highlight: Riverside camps, trail to Chalal village
Distance covered: 3 km walk / Time taken: 1-2 hours
Details:
You arrive in Kasol and check in to your riverside camp. In the afternoon we walk the pretty pine trail along the Parvati river to Chalal village, famous for its quiet lanes and cafes. Evening around the campfire with dinner. Overnight in camp.
Highlight: 12 km climb via Rudra Nag waterfall, hot springs at the summit
Distance covered: 12 km / Time taken: 5-6 hours
Details:
After breakfast we climb the classic trail through Kalga and the serpent-shaped Rudra Nag waterfall, gaining height through oak and fir forest until the meadows of Kheerganga open at 2,960 m. We soak in the sacred hot springs under the stars. Overnight in camp.
Highlight: Sunrise descent, Manikaran Sahib gurudwara and hot springs
Distance covered: 12 km descent + 10 km drive / Time taken: 4 hours trek + 30 min drive
Details:
We catch the sunrise over the Parvati valley and descend to Barshaini, driving to Manikaran Sahib to see the legendary hot springs and take langar. Back in Kasol by afternoon, the evening is free. Overnight in camp.
Highlight: Morning by the river, onward journey
Distance covered: As per your onward journey / Time taken: Flexible
Details:
After breakfast you depart Kasol with the valley's calm in your bones. Trip complete.
Camps both nights, Breakfast + dinner, Trek guide
Transport to Kasol, Lunch, Personal expenses
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