Kasol-Rasol, Himachal Pradesh
Kasol is renowned for its hiking trails, which include
treks to Kheerganga, Yanker Pass, Sar Pass, and Pin Parbati Pass. To get a real
sense of culture in this area, go on a visit to the village of Malana. Situated
some kilometers away from Kasol, Malana is a remote hamlet populated by
people living in self-imposed isolation. The people of Malana claim to be Aryan
descendants, as a result of which they discourage contact with outsiders. The
village has many scenic views, however, and is sometimes pointed to as 'Little
Greece.' Kasol is populated by a large number of people from Israel, as can be
seen from the plentiful food available to Israel, and from the street signs
inscribed in Hebrew. Kasol has a flea market that sells a variety of
items, so you can pick up trinkets, souvenirs, pendants, and even semi-precious
stones to take back home for family and friends.
Parvati River :
The relaxing Parvati river flows through the Parvati Valley of Himachal Pradesh and is an
indispensable part of this amazing place. The thundering river originates from
the Man Talai Glacier, which runs north through the Parvati Valley and
ultimately flows into the Beas River near Kulu. While it's not exactly a
destination to stay in, it's certainly a top attraction in Kasol. The sight of the
shimmering river meandering across the daunting snow-covered mountains offers
the spirit an unexplainable calm. Since the flow is too risky to make any kind
of adventure, visitors can simply sit on the rocks of the Parvati River and be
mesmerized at least for some time by the rumbling sounds.
Kheerganga Trek :
Kheer
Ganga (3100 mtrs) exists at the outer side of the Parvati valley and the last
hamlet of the village while trekking to the Pin-Parvati pass. The spectacular
views of the skies of Kheerganga and the large greenery are a much-needed delight for the eyes of the trekker and particularly the tired legs. It is a
sacred place with a hot spring of water, a small shrine of Lord Shiva, and a
bathing tub. It makes a rare mix for any trekker to swim in hot spring water
when everything is shrouded with snow.
Manikaran Gurudwara :
Nestled at a distance of
5 km from Kasol in the Parvati Valley along the banks of the Parvati River,
Manikaran is known as a popular pilgrimage site for both Sikhs and Hindus. Here
the number of temples, Manikaran Gurudwara, and hot springs form the religious pattern of the place and attract visitors.
There are three hot
springs where one can take a swim, one inside the Gurudwara itself and the
other two in the guesthouses. There are separate areas for men and women in the
bathing area. The water in these springs produces sulfur capable of healing
diseases. Once again, the hot springs have moral and philosophical values
attached to each.
Rasol :
The food here is a little
pricey due to the isolation of the village from the outside world, which raises
the cost of buying food in Rasol. But the food is worth spending the price you
like. Also, sharing a meal with the villagers at their homes will bring even
more amazement to your Rasol trip.
Best Time to Visit :
Oct to Jun is the
perfect time to visit Kasol since the weather is still good. While Kasol has
good weather all year round, the best time to go trekking in the vicinity is
from Mar to May. This time, the weather is good with a temperature of 15-22
degrees Celsius. However, if you want to walk through cold nights and cool
evening air, winters, that is. It's Oct to Feb is a perfect time.
How to Reach :
As it is at a high altitude, Kasol is
well linked to the rest of India only by well-connected highways. Daily bus
services run to and from the city of Kasol; busses run by both private and
government operators. There is no direct flight or rail link to Kasol. 35 km
away is Bhuntar Airport near Kulu, the closest airport that links Kasol to the
rest of India or Pathankot Airport. The closest railway station to Kasol is
Joginder Nagar, 150 km away from Kasol, in terms of a narrow gauge.
For the Broad gauge line, Pathankot is the closest railway station.
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